Cnixon
Member
Don't know where that image came from. The peak offered now to new customers is 20 to 25p/kwh dependant on region. AFTER Smart meter activated or worse still fitted.
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Octopus Go price increases..
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Cnixon
Member
Neon Reef (Southern Region)
Name: Neptune v3
Type: Fixed (but seasonal direct debit)
Electric Unit Rate: 18.323 p per kWh
Electric Unit Night Rate: 14.124 p per kWh
Electric Standing Charge: 17.23 p per day
Name: Neptune v3
Type: Fixed (but seasonal direct debit)
Electric Unit Rate: 18.323 p per kWh
Electric Unit Night Rate: 14.124 p per kWh
Electric Standing Charge: 17.23 p per day
The last few months certainly have proven the solar/ battery concept for me. I'm on Go almost 19p kWh. But with the batteries, I haven't yet paid more than 16.3p kWh and am averaging about 10p for this month.
The saving on the attached is my Go versus Agile including daily charge
The saving on the attached is my Go versus Agile including daily charge
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Yes, perfectly possible and I did this a while ago as So Energy (or something like that) was cheaper for gas. I just give a meter reading for gas each month while Octopus continues as normal on the smart meter.
Ditto. So Energy for gas. Holding breath for the next round of energy co failures. So Energy can’t be big…
Jason71
Well-Known Member
I need to dig into this a bit more, appreciate prices are rising really fast, but 4x seems like a lot. I think it's actually just my Gas tariff that's ending, but this suggests that by renewing I'm starting a new fixed term for both gas and electricity:
phil4
Member
I've just had a look at mine... I think the Current Annual amount at the top is Gas only (there's no way it's both, as I spend ~£200 per month).
Where as the new quote I think is both, and agree it takes you off Go as displayed there.
SVR anyone?
Stranger Dings
Member
I think the point is that when that deal ends, their price will literally double to ~25p KWh
PITA
Model 3 Performance
Ok... this isn't right...
That's exactly what my system did before I complained and did these changes...
- Update your Zappy Firmware to the latest Version. Then select 'avoid battery drain' in the Zappy Menu.
See below how to set the Zappi V2 to avoid draining the battery. This should have been done at point of installation
You can tell if the Myenergi products can see your battery if you go onto the app you should be able to see your Grid Supply, Solar PV, EDDI, Zappi V2 and Battery. If there is no battery on the app then it is likely the Zappi will be draining the battery, as it will take the energy from any power source as long as it is delivering the charge. You may be missing a CT Clamp on the battery cables.
To set the Zappi V2 to the “Avoid Drain” function, please see below;
- Go to the Zappi Menu.
- Scroll to “Other Settings”.
- Scroll to “Advanced”.
- Select “Grid Supply”.
- Scroll to “Network”.
- Scroll down to “Battery” and select “Avoid Drain”
Use the up and down arrows on the charging point to set the function to “Avoid Drain”.
Press the three dashes button until you get to the main screen (where you started) again.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Now our system can charge our car AND the Powerwalls at the same time.
See download chart below...
As it's coming off dual charging, the step is the car finishing first, as it continues with the Powerwalls for a bit longer.
Tesla can tell you what your charging rate limit is... this is set by your installer, phone them and also ask for a Powerwall Firmware update.
Telephone Tesla Support on :
01628 450630
OR
Email:
[email protected]
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JamesG601
Member
If you send Octopus an email stating which gas tariff you want to go onto, and ask for your electricity tariff to remain on Go, they'll make it happen.
I've just had an invitation to join Intelligent Octopus - 6 hours at 5p/kWh, 23.30 - 05.30, and a specific app to handle the charging (you say when you want the car charged by, app takes care of it).
Surprised at the cheap rate being maintained, with extended hours, although the caveat included pretty much guarantees it won't be a great deal overall:
"A note for Go Faster customers: before you apply for Intelligent Octopus, be aware that the rates may have increased since you started your current Go Faster tariff, so if you change to Intelligent Octopus, you may have a higher rate for the peak periods from now on."
Um, no sh*t Sherlock!
Not applying anyway, as I like the 20.30 - 01.30 timeframe I have now, and will enjoy it even more in the dark winter months when I'm burning the lights, TV, PC, washer, dryer, car, etc.
Surprised at the cheap rate being maintained, with extended hours, although the caveat included pretty much guarantees it won't be a great deal overall:
"A note for Go Faster customers: before you apply for Intelligent Octopus, be aware that the rates may have increased since you started your current Go Faster tariff, so if you change to Intelligent Octopus, you may have a higher rate for the peak periods from now on."
Um, no sh*t Sherlock!
Not applying anyway, as I like the 20.30 - 01.30 timeframe I have now, and will enjoy it even more in the dark winter months when I'm burning the lights, TV, PC, washer, dryer, car, etc.
It’s like a Tesla. Can’t be justified, just enjoy the smug sensation
It’s like a Tesla. Can’t be justified, just enjoy the smug sensation
Driving back from Bath last night past the co-op petrol station at Marksbury, let’s just say it was busy. That kind of smug?
With our current price we will be good over the next 12 months. The question is whether these really are short term issues in the market. We’re protected by the gas price cap over winter as well. Pretty lucky overall unless Octopus go under.
PITA
Model 3 Performance
Our two Powerwalls (and now EV) collect all excess Solar Generation from Spring through to Autumn... with over 15kW Powerwall draw capability you never need to use the Grid at all.
So they really pay back as nothing goes to the Grid. No excess and no demand.
So Winter night time low tariff downloads isn't it's only trick.
Well, but for some very stretched definition of "pay back" given the many thousands of pounds you paid for them. But at basically double the kWh rate from 6 months ago, and if the market takes a while to correct, then maybe the pay back period is "only" a decade instead of 2?Our two Powerwalls (and now EV) collect all excess Solar Generation from Spring through to Autumn... with over 15kW Powerwall draw capability you never need to use the Grid at all.
So they really pay back as nothing goes to the Grid. No excess and no demand.
So Winter night time low tariff downloads isn't it's only trick.