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Best off peak tarrif

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EcoScruples
EcoScruples Posts: 422 Forumite
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Couldn't find one dedicated chat, what's the best off peak tariff for charging a home storage battery? 
Is it still Octopus go?

I am getting an EV wall charger so that should cover that requirement if needed.
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  • Exiled_Tyke
    Exiled_Tyke Posts: 1,350 Forumite
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    EcoScruples said:
    Couldn't find one dedicated chat, what's the best off peak tariff for charging a home storage battery? 
    Is it still Octopus go?

    I am getting an EV wall charger so that should cover that requirement if needed.
    You now need to confirm you actually have an EV to sign up to Go.  They changed the rules about a year ago.
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  • EcoScruples
    EcoScruples Posts: 422 Forumite
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    Well lucky for me I have a company electric van, I mean strictly speaking its not mine but its in my drive and I will be able to charge it from home so.......
    Anyone know what sort of proof they require?
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  • 94JDH
    94JDH Posts: 146 Forumite
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    EcoScruples said:
    Well lucky for me I have a company electric van, I mean strictly speaking its not mine but its in my drive and I will be able to charge it from home so.......
    Anyone know what sort of proof they require?
    Didn't ask me for any, just on process of swapping over.
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    13 x 390W South spit over two flat roof areas at 5 to 20 degrees inclination.
    6 x 390W south wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
    7 x 390W West wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
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  • EcoScruples
    EcoScruples Posts: 422 Forumite
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    Thats good to know, I'll keep my fingers crossed its the same in June.
    Are there any other tariffs? I'm with Ovo now but it looks like theirs is a duel fuel only which seems crazy.
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  • 94JDH
    94JDH Posts: 146 Forumite
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    EcoScruples said:
    Thats good to know, I'll keep my fingers crossed its the same in June.
    Are there any other tariffs? I'm with Ovo now but it looks like theirs is a duel fuel only which seems crazy.
    I was originally on EDF Go electric 98 which was cheap 10 hours a night Mon to Thursday, a and then all weekend ( at around 8p off peak) - unfortunately that rate has sky rocketed.
    The only other option I know of is EDF Go Electric 35 which is off-peak at 4.5p for 5 hours each night, only catch is Gas rate is ridiculous, something like 11.5p per kW.
    PV total 19.8 kW system:
    23 x 420W East/West split over two flat roof areas at 10 degrees inclination.
    13 x 390W South spit over two flat roof areas at 5 to 20 degrees inclination.
    6 x 390W south wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
    7 x 390W West wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
    2 x 5 kW hybrid inverters
    4 x 9.5 kWh batteries (38 kWh total)
  • gefnew
    gefnew Posts: 931 Forumite
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     Maybe worth a browse through this.

    Can you claim EV charging costs from company - Page 1 - EV and Alternative Fuels - PistonHeads UK
  • EcoScruples
    EcoScruples Posts: 422 Forumite
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    Interesting read. Mine is a company van and they are installing the charger and will reimburse me by paying my electric company so I don't see it in my bill so that's nice and easy.

    I'm really just looking to take advantage of an opportunity to charge my home battery in the winter off peak.
    I'll go EV in the next couple years anyway.

    Looks like octopus are the only real company to offer the creme.
    4.3kwp JA panels, Huawei 3.68kw Hybrid inverter, Huawei 10kw Lunar 2000 battery, Myenergi eddi, South facing array with a 15 degree roof pitch, winter shade.
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