Recent content by gidster99

Hi Solar / Battery experts, this is what I have pulled the trigger on. But before I list everything out, I wanted to take a moment to say "thanks" to all the good people who have contributed here... it really made a difference to someone who is really a complete newbie! Here is the proposed...

That is interesting you mention that... a different company (WarmaUK) has come up with two possible solutions: GivEnergy On the GivEnergy system, we have three 3kW inverters each linked up with 3 x 9.5kW of storage (28.5 in total)...and allowing 9KW of power output at once SolaX X1-3.6T 1ph...

7KW is what I hope to be a maximum draw from the batteries. Over the course of the entire day I expect to use approx 28KwH. I think they are planning on giving me 2 hybrid inverters... but the datasheet seems to suggest the maximum battery only output is 2.6KW Whilst I think I will only very...

I have asked the company as we definitely need to be able to sustain more than 7KW at one time for the battery solution to be viable for us and to allow us to charge the batteries on the low night rate and then to be able to use solar and battery to power everything during the day (and on dark...

From what I was told these are Gen2 batteries / inverters etc. and the combined output would be 10KW. I do not think I would need such a high simultaneous discharge ...but I think I may need more than 5KW (or 3.6KW). I have a friend who has two of the first Gen hybrid inverters and he is limited...

Hi @Rooster6655 , I have had several quotes. The one I am now looking at is suggesting the following, which does seem eye-wateringly expensive (though so do the other quotes I have had). This setup has some nice parts to it: 17 x Longi 500W Solar Panels (21.5% efficiency, 84.8% performance...

I agree: I spent a few hours on the Smart Appointment WhatsApp with OVO Energy today to try and get my SMETS1 not so smart meter upgraded to SEMTS2. But apparently the system says "no" as it seems to think I have 3 phases (I wish!) So they eventually recommended contacting customer services. Who...

All of these points with regard to the tenant are very valid. But for us, she actually gets into her flat by coming through the front door and walking up the stairs to the loft...so finding the right tenant is of paramount concern. Thankfully, we have a perfect person: super respectful...

So with 2 x 5KW inverters does that mean your battery can power up to 10KW of appliances at once?

I am afraid I am definitely not miscalculating my overall energy use as it is consistently around 11,000 / 11,500 KwH per year. We are lucky enough to live in a substantial house. And we also have a self contained flat in the loft which is rented out to tenants ... and we include their...

Correct: no smart meter yet. I have requested one but have been told I can't have it yet which is annoying (I'm trying to get them to change their minds! ) In the meantime I have ordered a Home Energy Monitoring gadget which I'm hoping will let me know my maximum draw etc.

At this point I am not clear what is causing my usage - at least not specifics... This afternoon I started taking regular readings from my electric meter and working out an hourly use in KWs... Today is washing day, so my worst period was with the washing machine on for one load and the tumble...

Hi guys - I am also trying to figure out if it makes sense to go with a solar / battery combination. The biggest challenge I have with regards to electricity (I have plenty of other non-electrical challenges, but we won't go into those here! ;-) is that I use too much of it - around 11,000 KwH...

I was really hoping to be able to go large with Ripple's solar farm. Unfortunately I just don't think it makes financial sense (though I think it does make environmental sense). I think the video that Gary produced really helps understand how little of the cost of electricity you will end up...