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legoman62
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edited 17 August 2023 at 8:07PM in Green & ethical MoneySaving

Checking out battery storage systems and our local PV installer has recommended Alpha.

They seem to be a good price and can be easily upgraded.

Anyone used them or have any knowledge?

Thanks

16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.

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  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,984 Forumite
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    legoman62 said:

    Checking out battery storage systems and our local PV installer has recommended Alpha.

    They see to be a good price and can be easily upgraded.

    Anyone used them or have any knowledge?

    Thanks

    Anyone there.🤣
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • 1961Nick
    1961Nick Posts: 2,107 Forumite
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    They look huge.
    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
  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,984 Forumite
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    1961Nick said:
    They look huge.
    Dimensions (WxHxD)mm

    640 x 250 x 725mm

    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • Magnitio
    Magnitio Posts: 1,210 Forumite
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    legoman62 said:

    Checking out battery storage systems and our local PV installer has recommended Alpha.

    They seem to be a good price and can be easily upgraded.

    Anyone used them or have any knowledge?

    Thanks


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    6.4kWp (16 * 400Wp REC Alpha) facing ESE + 5kW Huawei inverter + 10kWh Huawei battery. Buckinghamshire.
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