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 Batpred
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16/10/2025 11:37 am  

Posted by: @transparent
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My apologies @batpred I overlooked that you'd already I identified your DNO as being UKPN.

So you are more likely to be in an area where 5kW export could be permitted.

Continuing this here as it is related to dno approvals. Anyone needing the background, it is at the fogstar/solis adventure. The eventual grounding of my dreams for HA optimisation may also fit elsewhere.   

When you said I am in an area that allows 5kw single phase, does it mean the DNO have some ability to even it across phases?

As it does not make much sense unless the phase would extend to a very large number of households. I am thinking the # households is restricted by distance on a low density housing setting like mine.

I would be exporting when the agile rate in my region justifies it, not when whoever is on the same phase at local level needs it.

Or is this 5kw capable area going to do something clever to balance power across phases?

 



   
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16/10/2025 12:12 pm  

Is there a lookup facility to see your limit, or is it just on the original approval document, and can you apply for a limit increase, if for example you expand your system import/export, 16kW battery or even additional batteries, expansion in additional solar panels lets say 8 x 500W panels so 3kW to 4kW extra, 12kW+ heat pump, all electric cooker/hob, EV etc?

 

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