Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?

[SoliD]

I found it wasn't charging/discharging properly until it was enabled, seemed to pull from the grid sporadically when it didn't need to. Looks like you have a nice balanced for long days of generation!

This mode will dynamically charge and discharge your batteries to minimise your import from the grid

Today has been very sunny, so have been running all the cleaning on my ovens/washing machine etc to use that spare juice!

 

[silversurfer]

2000w or 500w or who knows. Probably not very reliable I guess, whose a better offer then this one: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Portable...61915747&s=telephone&sr=1-54&ts_id=1340852031

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Did people hear of this one. For example it allows the Leaf which is 30kw of batteries to help power a house. If it did work well that'd repay the cost to install in avoiding elec units at 48p and a cheaper overnight recharge seems viable. I can forward this to anyone interested

Cheap battery packs Ive looked at barely even offer 1kw with probably a thousand cost

 

[HungryHippos]

Yeah I saw it, looks good but how much is a compatible car I wonder?

 

[HungryHippos]

I found it wasn't charging/discharging properly until it was enabled, seemed to pull from the grid sporadically when it didn't need to. Looks like you have a nice balanced for long days of generation!

This mode will dynamically charge and discharge your batteries to minimise your import from the grid

Today has been very sunny, so have been running all the cleaning on my ovens/washing machine etc to use that spare juice!

Yeah I ran about earlier and used dish washer, washing machine, oven, doing stuff on the PC etc, good to get some advantage on the free electric.

I've also exported 5kwh of electric for free thanks to no SEG thingy in place!

Funny that they want to wait until you have paperwork to pay you for generation, but the other way around? no you don't get free electric until you've approved some paperwork with a supplier.

 

[SoliD]

Good luck getting it sorted, still waiting on ScottishPower to reply to my request.

 

[HungryHippos]

Givenergy docs really don't seem to want to say what the Eco mode actually does, other than it means it should draw from grid less... but not how or why that is a good/bad thing!?

 

[OldKitMan]

Good luck getting it sorted, still waiting on ScottishPower to reply to my request.

22nd June I applied - not heard a thing.

 

[lucias666]

ok so i am just starting a couple of self builds for my family and in-law, looking at in roof solar panels? anyone had them? Think i can fit about 18 panels and also would like batterys about 10kwh?
Any suggestions for suppliers who sell, i dont need install.
i am thinking the roof will be cost neutral because i wont need to slate the south side of the roof which is a big cost saving and i would like batteries that work in a power cut...

Thanks Luke

 

[sanaxe1]

Do you need planning permission or anything when getting solar panels installed? I'm looking at getting a used system with batteries.

 

[HungryHippos]

Do you need planning permission or anything when getting solar panels installed? I'm looking at getting a used system with batteries.

Mostly it's permitted development but there are some rules around placement and stuff, probably best to google it for specifics.

I know sticking them on a flat roof could be an issue, as could having them hanging half off your roof overhanging etc.

 

[Ron-ski]

Do you need planning permission or anything when getting solar panels installed? I'm looking at getting a used system with batteries.

Generally for permitted development they need to be below 200mm of the highest point of your roof, so on a pitched roof that's easy, flat roof is much more difficult. Best check local restrictions as well.

 

[HungryHippos]

Generally for permitted development they need to be below 200mm of the highest point of your roof, so on a pitched roof that's easy, flat roof is much more difficult. Best check local restrictions as well.

I checked mine recently to make sure, because my panels are basically at roof line due to space constraints at the top, and ultimately it seemed to suggest should not exceed roof height:

Do I Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?

Solar panels are permitted for installation if you meet hazard reduction requirements. Find out how we can help you meet them here.

www.evergreenenergy.co.uk

The 200mm rule is for extending beyond the edge of the roof it seems.

 

[Journey]

Good luck getting it sorted, still waiting on ScottishPower to reply to my request.

Why did you choose Scottish Power for export?

 

[Ron-ski]

I checked mine recently to make sure, because my panels are basically at roof line due to space constraints at the top, and ultimately it seemed to suggest should not exceed roof height:

Do I Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?

Solar panels are permitted for installation if you meet hazard reduction requirements. Find out how we can help you meet them here.

www.evergreenenergy.co.uk

The 200mm rule is for extending beyond the edge of the roof it seems.

I'm pretty certain they've got that wrong, solar panels should never extend out horizontally from the edge roof (they should be set back), it should be 200mm vertically.

Planning Permission: Solar equipment mounted on a house or a block of flats or on a building within the curtilage - Solar panels - Planning Portal

Details of the planning permission and building regulation regimes for Solar Panels in England

www.planningportal.co.uk

Mind you, it seems every time I google it I find a different interpretation of the rules.

Seems I can glad my house in panels though, and that would be just fine.

All the following limits must be met:

• Panels should not be installed above the highest part of the roof (excluding the chimney) and should project no more than 200mm from the roof slope or wall surface.
• The panels must not be installed on a building that is within the grounds of a listed building or on a site designated as a scheduled monument.
• If your property is in a conservation area, or in a World Heritage Site, panels must not be fitted to a wall which fronts a highway.

 

[HungryHippos]

I'm pretty certain they've got that wrong, solar panels should never extend out horizontally from the edge roof (they should be set back), it should be 200mm vertically.

Planning Permission: Solar equipment mounted on a house or a block of flats or on a building within the curtilage - Solar panels - Planning Portal

Details of the planning permission and building regulation regimes for Solar Panels in England

www.planningportal.co.uk

Mind you, it seems every time I google it I find a different interpretation of the rules.

Seems I can glad my house in panels though, and that would be just fine.

I can find nothing about height of 200mm above the roof, even on your link.

I guess a flat roof would be countered by not being above the highest part of the roof.

 

[Ron-ski]

See below, it clearly states "should project no more than 200mm from the roof slope or wall surface", I would take that to mean perpendicular from the roof slope OR wall surface. Previously, elsewhere I've seen it stated at 200mm above the highest point.

 

[Andrew Moore]

Got the scaffold coming in on the 15th/16th, the roof work is happening on the 19th and the 21st sees everything connected up and running on grid.

Rather looking forward to it

 

[HungryHippos]

See below, it clearly states "should project no more than 200mm from the roof slope or wall surface", I would take that to mean perpendicular from the roof slope OR wall surface. Previously, elsewhere I've seen it stated at 200mm above the highest point.

Yes I agree the same, but a standard solar roof mount system will have them laying flat and being less than 200 away from the sloped surface.

I think I'm OK where the top edge of the panels are basically level with my ridge line.

Are we agreeing the same thing here or do you think it's wrong somehow still?

 

[Ron-ski]

@HungryHippos I'm not saying yours are wrong, but that website you linked to had got it wrong. The way you've described your installation they are within permitted development.

 

[HungryHippos]

@HungryHippos I'm not saying yours are wrong, but that website you linked to had got it wrong. The way you've described your installation they are within permitted development.

Yes I would agree, as you say, it's 200mm perpendicular from the mounting surface.