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Solar questions

GPK10 · 2022-08-25 13:23:59

Hi all I am afraid another post with questions about solar. I am considering solar panels and would like views on my thoughts so far. I haven't got any quotes yet and realise that installation could be many months away as a result Our house is in Hertfordshire, roof faces ESE / WNW. I charge an EV, mostly in the early…

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Screwdriva Posts: 1,649 Forumite

28 August 2022 at 11:50AM

Have you run an actual model to compare your savings/ income from export with and without a battery based on your PGVIS numbers, Agile outgoing tariffs and home consumption? If not, I would humbly recommend you do before making any system spec decisions.

Loads of well meaning opinions on forums but only you can determine what is best for your home.

- 10 x 400w LG Bifacial + 6 x 550W SHARP BiFacial + 2 x 570W SHARP Bifacial + 5kW SolarEdge Inverter + SolarEdge Optimizers. SE London.

- Triple aspect. (33% ENE.33% SSE. 34% WSW)

- Viessmann 200-W on Advanced Weather Comp. (The most efficient gas boiler sold)

Feel free to DM me for help with any form of energy saving! Happy to help!
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