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Those batteries have their own reserve at 4% and have a DoD of 100% anyway so I don't think you need to set your own limit.
Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?
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Those batteries have their own reserve at 4% and have a DoD of 100% anyway so I don't think you need to set your own limit.
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indeed, I was just thinking of longevity, whatever I get outside of getting it fixed under warranty IF anything should happen I wanted to make sure I kinda future proofed myself since its a 10 year investment, only thing I want to be doing during that period is adding battery or panels not ditching a whole battery side and buying extra equipment if I have to switch battery types or whatnot.
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These batteries have unlimited charge/discharge cycles and 10 year warranties, they also actually contain more than the quoted figures, which is why they're 100% DoD.
My 8.2 I think is actually more like a 10, but the 8.2 is the usable space, so they specified them with this in mind already.
Is there any way to check with the DNO if a G99 application has been placed on your behalf by a solar installer? - The installer has told me they have but having been let down by a previous company I would like to know for sure things are moving.
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My view in regards longevity is that most items degrade with usage and time
As long as your ROI is a chunk under 10 years then get your return and start to reserve a little profit after that for replacement.
The inverter (s) will be top of the list by that point in time and the batteries to follow.
Battery technology could make a decent jump forwards at any point and they do lose some capacity over time.
I suspect the old house batteries will much like car batteries have a decent secondhand value for people with less demanding applications, or who can macguyver something themselves.
As long as your ROI is a chunk under 10 years then get your return and start to reserve a little profit after that for replacement.
The inverter (s) will be top of the list by that point in time and the batteries to follow.
Battery technology could make a decent jump forwards at any point and they do lose some capacity over time.
I suspect the old house batteries will much like car batteries have a decent secondhand value for people with less demanding applications, or who can macguyver something themselves.
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You can request a copy from your installer, if he doesn't then start worrying.
Soldato
I thought this sort of setup would be against planning.
If not I could be tempted for my south facing wall as this would work like a passage cover as well!
If not I could be tempted for my south facing wall as this would work like a passage cover as well!
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I thought of doing similar, the back of our house is south facing, I expect it would need planning though.
Soldato
do you need planning for solar panels...i know we didnt
Soldato
Solar panels are covered under permitted development, but there are restrictions, fall outside the restrictions and you need planning.
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Flat roof is a restriction and listed buildings...the above post is from the planning portal.
So according to the above, no planning is required anymore for solar panels.
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This is what I have been going on :
"You need only apply for full planning permission (flats) or householder planning permission (houses) to install a solar panel when any of the following apply: it would protrude more than 20cm from the external surface of the wall or roof slope, when measured perpendicularly."
"You need only apply for full planning permission (flats) or householder planning permission (houses) to install a solar panel when any of the following apply: it would protrude more than 20cm from the external surface of the wall or roof slope, when measured perpendicularly."
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So I supposed there is no reason he could not have requested and been granted planning.
Or he hasn't and just gets away with it.
If I was to extend them as far as I would want to cover my side passage they would be too flat I think, so I may as well limit to 20cm and comply with no planning.
I am quite tempted but would need another inverter for starters. Should have a measure and see how many I could realistically fit (same orientation as above picture)
Or he hasn't and just gets away with it.
If I was to extend them as far as I would want to cover my side passage they would be too flat I think, so I may as well limit to 20cm and comply with no planning.
I am quite tempted but would need another inverter for starters. Should have a measure and see how many I could realistically fit (same orientation as above picture)
Soldato
Oh stumbled across this, interesting :
The first standalone solar PV installation is considered Permitted Development. Beyond that, any additional units will require planning permission. The solar panels must be sited in a way that least impacts the appearance of the area, and at least 5 meters from the edge of your property.
Above if for off house btw.
The first standalone solar PV installation is considered Permitted Development. Beyond that, any additional units will require planning permission. The solar panels must be sited in a way that least impacts the appearance of the area, and at least 5 meters from the edge of your property.
Above if for off house btw.
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Does anyone have recommendaions for installers around Wolverhampton?
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but perpendicularly is vertical, so that would be horizontally technically.... It's not worse than a car port that could be put in without planning.
Soldato
Surely, planning permisison is only an issue if someone complains or you intend to sell?
Soldato
if its the back of the house - then i would go for it with zero worries, whos going to complain and how would the council know unless someone complains...if you ever move, take them down
Soldato
Planning is required if they don't comply with the first quote above, which is basically what I said without going into detail, most cases it's not required.