Well if everything goes to plan it is being decommissioned next month, and passed/sold on to its new owner and I'll only have myself to blame when something goes wrong with my new kit.
Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?
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Well if everything goes to plan it is being decommissioned next month, and passed/sold on to its new owner and I'll only have myself to blame when something goes wrong with my new kit.
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Anyone been through a G99 Application to UK Power Networks recently, Can you tell me how long it took for them to respond?
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3 months is what they quote and 3 months also seems to be what they do.
That sounds like a nice system. I’ve heard good reports of Solax but nobody local to me deals with them. Are you using a national company?
I have, I sent in the application on 31 May, approval received on 21 July.
Ours took about 3 months as well, all installed now just waiting for batteries to go in tomorrow
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That's about what the installer suggested but was hoping they were being pessimistic 
Had a quote of £12k for:
5.6kw panels (14*405 Longi black)
Solis 5G 5kw inverter
Schletter mounting
3.6kw Fox charge controller
3 x 2.6 KWH HV2600 Fox battery
(Fully inclusive price)
Does this seem reasonable? Had a slightly cheaper quote (11.2k) for similar spec but using JA panels and Givenergy batteries.
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5.6kw panels (14*405 Longi black)
Solis 5G 5kw inverter
Schletter mounting
3.6kw Fox charge controller
3 x 2.6 KWH HV2600 Fox battery
(Fully inclusive price)
Does this seem reasonable? Had a slightly cheaper quote (11.2k) for similar spec but using JA panels and Givenergy batteries.
Located near St Andrews
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No they are regional to the East and dont mention going up as far as "upnorth" on their area list
Well I've really gone and done it now, just ordered 16 Grade A Eve 280ah cells (from the UK not from China), also ordered a BMS, battery tester and resistance/impedance tester (these are from China).
16 x 280ah at 48v = 13.44kWh battery
When I get time I will start a proper thread.
16 x 280ah at 48v = 13.44kWh battery
When I get time I will start a proper thread.
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We like proper stuff @Ron-ski !
Nice one, and as your voltage will be over 52v for 85% of the time, you have 14.56kWh, don't think I've seen mine below 26v even at 30%(8Spack)
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Guys,
I've moved in now. My 13m workshop has a South facing roof. Where do I start to understand the steps to put panels on the cement fibre roof and hook it all up?
Anyway fancy being paid in beers to advise
I've moved in now. My 13m workshop has a South facing roof. Where do I start to understand the steps to put panels on the cement fibre roof and hook it all up?
Anyway fancy being paid in beers to advise
@dLockers Start here, with a few beers https://www.youtube.com/c/OffGridGarageAustralia/videos
Just started a build thread https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...y-diy-build-with-whole-house-backup.18957434/
Yes a reasonable price. Do you have enough battery storage to cover your daily needs?
If not and if the Solis is Hybrid I’d be tempted to ask for 3x PylonTech 3.5kwh batteries instead. Should Be a similar price and they are rock solid batteries.
Email the iboost website directly they have/had some stock not shown.
Don’t get one if you’re going on Agile Export.