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Hi, will this adaptation to your existing system affect your eligibility to continue to receive your FIT payments? We’re in a similar situation but I unsure the current system could be upgraded without ending the current FIT agreement.0
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I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.1 -
ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
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steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
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cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
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steffenebersbacher28 said:cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
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cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Absolutely, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can indeed lead to significant savings on energy bills. It allows homeowners to optimize their solar power usage, lessening dependence on the grid. If you're considering expanding your storage capacity to 10 kWh, assessing the return on investment is crucial. Factors like your daily energy consumption and local electricity rates play a pivotal role. It's advisable to calculate potential savings versus the initial cost.
Exploring local incentives and rebates for augmenting your solar energy storage is a smart move. These incentives can amplify the economic advantages of your upgrade. You can find more information on the benefits of solar panels for charging electric cars in this insightful article
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Absolutely, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can indeed lead to significant savings on energy bills. It allows homeowners to optimize their solar power usage, lessening dependence on the grid. If you're considering expanding your storage capacity to 10 kWh, assessing the return on investment is crucial. Factors like your daily energy consumption and local electricity rates play a pivotal role. It's advisable to calculate potential savings versus the initial cost.
And here's a related question: Have you looked into any local incentives or rebates for solar energy storage upgrades?steffenebersbacher28 said:
cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Absolutely, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can indeed lead to significant savings on energy bills. It allows homeowners to optimize their solar power usage, lessening dependence on the grid. If you're considering expanding your storage capacity to 10 kWh, assessing the return on investment is crucial. Factors like your daily energy consumption and local electricity rates play a pivotal role. It's advisable to calculate potential savings versus the initial cost.
Exploring local incentives and rebates for augmenting your solar energy storage is a smart move. These incentives can amplify the economic advantages of your upgrade. You can find more information on the benefits of solar panels for charging electric cars in this insightful article
upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can lead to significant savings on energy bills by optimizing solar power usage. Assessing the return on investment considering factors like daily energy consumption and local electricity rates is crucial. Have you looked into any local incentives or rebates for augmenting your solar energy storage?
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cedricwilsom1990 said:
Absolutely, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can indeed lead to significant savings on energy bills. It allows homeowners to optimize their solar power usage, lessening dependence on the grid. If you're considering expanding your storage capacity to 10 kWh, assessing the return on investment is crucial. Factors like your daily energy consumption and local electricity rates play a pivotal role. It's advisable to calculate potential savings versus the initial cost.
And here's a related question: Have you looked into any local incentives or rebates for solar energy storage upgrades?steffenebersbacher28 said:
cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:cedricwilsom1990 said:steffenebersbacher28 said:ComicGeek said:I've done something similar with my old FITs system.
You have to leave the old panels, inverter and generation meter all in place to continue with the FIT payments.
The hybrid inverter is then installed completely separately, with a separate circuit on the consumer unit. The battery is charged through the hybrid inverter - the loss in efficiency from the excess PV generation from the old PV system being converted from DC-AC and then back from AC-DC is more than offset by retaining the FIT payments.
Any additional PV system should be connected into the new hybrid inverter to avoid affecting the FITs. This would make sense anyway as the new inverter will be more efficient and will charge the battery much more efficiently in DC as well.
A 5 kW battery will probably only have a 3.75 kWh usable storage capacity - you shouldn't discharge below 20% to protect the battery, and most have a maximum charge of 95%. So you will potentially fill the battery in less than an hour in summer. Personally I don't think that a small battery adds any real value. On a sunny day you're saving about £1/day. Without larger battery storage, what is the point of getting the extra PV? Most of the annual generation is during the summer months when you will be generating more than you can use already from your existing PV. You can't store much in a 5 kW battery, so I would imagine the vast majority of that extra PV is going to be exported - you won't get an export tariff with the FITs still in place, so really no benefit over all. If you had an electric car or air conditioning or swimming pool then might make sense, but you seem to be a very low electricity user.
I have a 20 kWh system, and can easily fill that on a sunny day with excess solar from our 4 kWp system. That's with running the washing machine, tumble dryer and slow charging the electric car. With the electric car tariffs I can also charge up the batteries at night time at cheap rates and use that during the day during the winter.I would either not do the extra PV and battery (and just put the money saved in a high interest account), or look at the payback of installing at least 10 kWh of battery storage.Thanks for sharing your experience with your FITs system and hybrid inverter setup. It sounds like you've got a solid grasp on maximizing your solar energy usage and navigating the FIT payments. I'm curious about a couple of things:
Have you noticed any significant differences in your energy bills since implementing the hybrid inverter and additional battery storage? I'm particularly interested in understanding how much you've been able to offset your electricity usage during peak times or cloudy days.
You mentioned the possibility of investing in a larger battery storage capacity. Have you explored the potential return on investment for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more? It seems like you're already seeing benefits with your current setup, but I'm wondering if scaling up your storage might lead to even greater savings in the long run.
Your insights on maximizing solar energy usage are really valuable, and I appreciate your perspective on the potential benefits of additional PV and battery storage.
It's great to see your proactive approach to optimizing your solar setup with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage. Have you noticed a significant reduction in your energy bills since these upgrades? Also, in considering an increase in your storage capacity to 10 kWh or more, have you looked into the potential return on investment for this expansion? Your insights could be very helpful for others considering similar upgrades.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Yes, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage often results in noticeable savings on energy bills. Many homeowners find that they can utilize their solar power more efficiently, reducing their reliance on the grid.
As for increasing your storage capacity to 10 kWh, the return on investment depends on several factors including your daily energy usage and local electricity rates. It’s definitely worth calculating the potential savings against the upfront cost.
Have you explored any local incentives or rebates for expanding your solar energy storage? This could further enhance the economic benefits of your upgrade.
Absolutely, upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can indeed lead to significant savings on energy bills. It allows homeowners to optimize their solar power usage, lessening dependence on the grid. If you're considering expanding your storage capacity to 10 kWh, assessing the return on investment is crucial. Factors like your daily energy consumption and local electricity rates play a pivotal role. It's advisable to calculate potential savings versus the initial cost.
Exploring local incentives and rebates for augmenting your solar energy storage is a smart move. These incentives can amplify the economic advantages of your upgrade. You can find more information on the benefits of solar panels for charging electric cars in this insightful article
upgrading to a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage can lead to significant savings on energy bills by optimizing solar power usage. Assessing the return on investment considering factors like daily energy consumption and local electricity rates is crucial. Have you looked into any local incentives or rebates for augmenting your solar energy storage?
Absolutely, optimizing your solar power system with a hybrid inverter and additional battery storage can indeed result in notable savings on energy bills. It's like fine-tuning your setup to make the most out of the energy you generate. When considering whether the investment is worth it, factors like your daily energy usage and the cost of electricity in your area play a big role. It's essential to crunch the numbers and assess how quickly you'll see a return on your investment.
As for local incentives or rebates, they can make a significant difference in the financial feasibility of such upgrades. Many regions offer incentives to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies like solar panels and storage systems. Have you checked if there are any incentives available in your area that could help offset the cost of upgrading your solar setup?
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You're absolutely right that integrating a hybrid inverter and adding extra battery storage to a solar power system can provide significant savings on energy costs. This approach optimizes the efficiency of the energy produced, ensuring that less power is wasted and more is used or stored for later use. As you pointed out, factors such as daily energy usage and local electricity rates are crucial in determining the payback period of such an investment. It's important to analyze these variables carefully to understand when you'll begin to see financial returns from your investment in solar technology enhancements.
Regarding incentives and rebates, they indeed play a crucial role in making the upgrade more affordable and appealing. Many governments and local authorities offer these financial incentives to promote the use of renewable energy, which can substantially reduce the initial costs of purchasing and installing advanced solar technology components like hybrid inverters and additional batteries.
Have you already estimated your daily energy consumption and how these upgrades could potentially alter your energy costs?
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