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  1. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Ok, for the coming winter do I just need to call Octopus and tell them I have solar so they can enable export on my account? I'm currently on the octopus standard.
  2. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    So is the standard 15p export tariff my best option?
  3. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Yep no EV. Trouble with this Flex type products is educating the family to stop using power heavy things in peak time.
  4. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    10.5kwh solar + 10kwh battery all solaredge. daily usage is about 22kwh I think to keep things simple I will just try the standard 15p export tariff. Do I just need to call Octopus once our array is up and running?
  5. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Finally should be getting my solar+battery installed this week after the dno taking over 3 months to approve my g99. We are currently on Octpus standard variable - which tariff should I ask to move onto once my solar is up and running?
  6. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    The 5kwh GivEnergy, anyone have any info on how much it can charge the battery and export at the same time if I cap it to 3.68kWh?
  7. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    We would like to make you aware that your application will likely attract Connection Offer Expenses (COE). Whilst GTC do not charge up front for connection offers, we have had to apply for additional load from a DNO who does and we will pass these costs on to you regardless of whether you choose...
  8. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    No idea what the fee is, they say I will get billed automatically.
  9. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Hit a problem, my DNO won't pass this as we live on a private estate and there will be extra charges involved as they have to 'upgrade infrastructure'. I might need to do a G98 system, anyone advise on my options please? Can I have a 5Kwh GivEnery inverter for G98 and only export 3.68? I can't...
  10. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Just checked what I will be getting and they are Jinko Tiger Neo 54c 420W N-Type All Black Mono. Quick check online says it's 0.30% per C loss.
  11. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    My installer seems to think its not an issue as there is adequate airflow with gaps.
  12. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    How much of a problem is higher temps?
  13. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Btw I went for the Solar Skirt thingy for pigeon protection. Is that good or are there any downsides apart from the cost? I read somewhere about raising temps due to reduced airflow
  14. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Thanks, will do. Very helpful
  15. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Do you have solaredge optimisers on yours?
  16. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    just read up on Flux - wow thanks for that. Anyone know if the SolarEdge system can be set to charge the battery overnight on cheap rate so the inverter can export as much as possible during the day?
  17. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Thanks, would the SolarEdge kit still be better if the GivEnergy inverter was bigger? I get the feeling SolarEdge is more premium than GivEnergy and the standard warranties are double with SolarEdge.
  18. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    Yep its a lot, but is SolarEdge+optimisers better than a GivEnergy system - I mean its about 3k more. I am thinking its not worth it.
  19. Harbz

    Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

    The 5 extra panels get additional shading throughout the day by trees depending on the Suns angle as they are on a lower roof than the others.
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