Don't worry its still here, and even thicker cloud over Wale's.
Solar panel production figures
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Hard pressed to get much cloud over there when I look at the generation figures.. 
I'll be lucky if I make half of what I did yesterday, currently at 13.2 kWh
Soldato
Must be used to the gravy old bean. Would trade you my 3.1 for your 13.2..
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Looks like we will miss target by a couple of kwhs…..but im about 180kwhs up on last year to this year for the first quarter.
Target 396
Currently 392.5
Target 396
Currently 392.5
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edit - it's days like today that makes we want to add panels to the front of the house and/or upgrade our inverter.
edit edit - Readings from the SolarEdge Inverter are more favourable than the GivEnergy BMS.
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Now I've just finished renewing a flat roof extension ( although North Facing) I've seen a strip that remains in sunlight all day from probably early April to end of September -another 5 panel potential!
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Now I've just finished renewing a flat roof extension ( although North Facing) I've seen a strip that remains in sunlight all day from probably early April to end of September -another 5 panel potential!
Do it, do it, do it.
I reckon I can get another 5 panels on the front, which would get sun from 2pm to sun down. Enough to run the immersion and keep the battery topped up through the cooking hour. Got space on the inverter for a second string, and they don't need to be balanced so would be easy to add.
Just the time to get a quote, then wait for the install date, scaffolding, blah blah. I'd happily entertain doing it myself, but the wife would not let me up a ladder/get on the roof lest I Rod Hull myself.
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I did my own extra 4 panel string to max out inverter, but i built it on a ground mount in the back garden. Will soon be on a purpose built shed.Do it, do it, do it.
I reckon I can get another 5 panels on the front, which would get sun from 2pm to sun down. Enough to run the immersion and keep the battery topped up through the cooking hour. Got space on the inverter for a second string, and they don't need to be balanced so would be easy to add.
Just the time to get a quote, then wait for the install date, scaffolding, blah blah. I'd happily entertain doing it myself, but the wife would not let me up a ladder/get on the roof lest I Rod Hull myself.
Not a bad month so far, 630 total generation, don't really monitor so much like I did with the current IO and outgoing rates. Hopefully start pushing up above 35 more regularly. 31.5 generated so far today and looks to be cloudless sky for the rest of the day.
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Having a great battle with the gaff today. Their system (apologies if you're here and I've not tagged you) starts generating strong almost instantly in the day. Nice. 
yes do it!
Ordered! - I've already added 16 panels to the original installationDo it, do it, do it.
I reckon I can get another 5 panels on the front, which would get sun from 2pm to sun down. Enough to run the immersion and keep the battery topped up through the cooking hour. Got space on the inverter for a second string, and they don't need to be balanced so would be easy to add.
Just the time to get a quote, then wait for the install date, scaffolding, blah blah. I'd happily entertain doing it myself, but the wife would not let me up a ladder/get on the roof lest I Rod Hull myself.
The Gaff doesn't count, it doesn't report generation properly, only time it's not 'generating' is when the batteries are charged overnight.Having a great battle with the gaff today. Their system (apologies if you're here and I've not tagged you) starts generating strong almost instantly in the day. Nice.
Basically any power discharged from the battery is reported as generation, thus it's totally inaccurate.
You've been lucky with the weather today, there's a clear corridor going up country, with clouds either side of it.
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Just hit 40.1 and still going at about 5.2kW.
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Ahh cool, that explains the graphs.
I've jinx'd myself and caused a dip in generation. Hopefully I can have a strong late afternoon.
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