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Octopus Heat Pumps

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  • 1961Nick
    1961Nick Posts: 2,107 Forumite
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    Nick_Dr1 said:
    Did the web form thing a couple of weeks ago, got a price, rang them up to check it (seemed very cheap - now even cheaper due to the extra £2500, but yes, included all extra radiators if necessary), got a survey happening next week. So service so far is great, Lets see what the survey reveals!
    Keep us posted on how you get on. 
    4kWp (black/black) - Sofar Inverter - SSE(141°) - 30° pitch - North Lincs
    Installed June 2013 - PVGIS = 3400
    Sofar ME3000SP Inverter & 5 x Pylontech US2000B Plus & 3 x US2000C Batteries - 19.2kWh
  • NigeWick
    NigeWick Posts: 2,737 Forumite
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  • Screwdriva
    Screwdriva Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    Does anyone have actual real world SCOP numbers for any Octopus heat pump installation?
    -  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! 
  • 1961Nick
    1961Nick Posts: 2,107 Forumite
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    Screwdriva said:
    Does anyone have actual real world SCOP numbers for any Octopus heat pump installation?
    From a source close the project, it's around 3 unless you run them at 70C when it's likely to be significantly lower.
    4kWp (black/black) - Sofar Inverter - SSE(141°) - 30° pitch - North Lincs
    Installed June 2013 - PVGIS = 3400
    Sofar ME3000SP Inverter & 5 x Pylontech US2000B Plus & 3 x US2000C Batteries - 19.2kWh
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  • Netexporter
    Netexporter Posts: 2,279 Forumite
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    Could be water heating. If you have a combi-boiler you'll need a DHW cylinder and associated pipework.
  • QrizB
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    powerful_Rogue said:
    Can't fatham out the Octopus pricing. Lots of people getting quotes between £500-£700 full installed. I just had a quote through for £3600.
    All they ask is location, type of house and current heating method.
    Here's mine (same info asked and given):


    N. Hampshire, he/him. Octopus Intelligent Go elec & Tracker gas / Vodafone BB / iD mobile. Ripple Kirk Hill Coop member.
    2.72kWp PV facing SSW installed Jan 2012. 11 x 247w panels, 3.6kw inverter. 34 MWh generated, long-term average 2.6 Os.
    Ofgem cap table, Ofgem cap explainer. Economy 7 cap explainer. Gas vs E7 vs peak elec heating costs, Best kettle!
  • Netexporter
    Netexporter Posts: 2,279 Forumite
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    I can only dream of getting a quote from Octopus for solar or a heat pump.
  • Screwdriva
    Screwdriva Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    1961Nick said:
    From a source close the project, it's around 3 unless you run them at 70C when it's likely to be significantly lower.
    With a SCOP of 3 or below, it’s going to be difficult for end users to save £ when compared to an efficient gas setup. 
    -  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! 
  • shinytop
    shinytop Posts: 2,187 Forumite
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    edited 30 September 2023 at 11:55AM
    Screwdriva said:
    Does anyone have actual real world SCOP numbers for any Octopus heat pump installation?
    Doubtful.  Real world SCOP needs a whole year of measurement and there aren't many installed that long. At least I don't think there are...
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