Moved into new house with pre-payment meter and solar panels?

sevenhills

Krakkkers said:

Do you know when the panels were installed as there could be FIT payments? 
Also how many panels,?

The OP is renting, so no FIT payments 

QrizB

Redfoo1900 said:

... who is the best people to talk to regarding the solar panels as I don’t really understand how it all works?

The main goal with solar panels is to use the electricity yourself, rather than losing it to the grid.

Krakkkers said:

Assuming you don't have a display that tells you exactly what you are producing in kws at the moment then just use high power items when the sun is shining and use electrical items sequentially not at the same time.

So:

• Try to do laundry when the sun shines.
• If you need to use a tumble dryer, try to do that when the sun shines too (but not at the same time as using the washing machine).

The same for your ironing, vacuuming, baking (if electric) etc - when the sun shines you get some free electricity, use it or lose it.

Is there anyway to store the solar energy so you can use it at peak times?

You can with batteries but they're still expensive and I'd be reluctant to spend £2500+ on a piece of equipment for a rented house unless I was absolutely certain I'd be staying there for a decade.

chris_n

Krakkkers said:

If you get a diverter then it will send excess energy to the immersion heater.

Krakkkers said:

If you get a diverter then it will send excess energy to the immersion heater.

Or an oil filled radiator. Doesn't give much December and January but is a significant help Oct, Nov, Feb,March and April.