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Interesting session to be involved with @editor and I suspect enough questions remain to do a follow-up.
In interests of clarity.. I mention I'm only paying 8p for Time of Use (ToU) tariff.... this is Octopus Intelligent Go (IOG) which gives a minimum of 6 hours at 7p overnight and a fair daily rate. However they also give extra slots during the daytime hours - also at 7p. Afaik they use this to help balance grid. By maximising daytime slots + batteries (I have 24.6kwh) I can import almost all requirements at cheapest rates except on coldest days when I may need some imports at day rates. I export at 15p using Octopus "Fixed" which is currently set at 15p but terms have been varied and this may change.
So far I'm not importing at 7p and exporting at 15p - with my slow inverter and round trip losses I'm not sure I can make a lot. But will consider further.
I use @WonderWatt to manage my batteries to get filled not only from the overnight slots but also it recognises the daytime slots which easily justifies the cost for me
More importantly use of the overnight 7p to fill batteries will mean that I expect to export a larger proportion of solar production. Something to review at year end.
Note IOG requires compatible E/V and ideally compatible charger. Coupled with batteries offers best savings.
So IOG may not be an option for some people but hopefully the principle encourages others to review ToU options.
Listed Grade 2 building with large modern extension.
LG Therma V 16kw ASHP
Underfloor heating + Rads
8kw pv solar
3 x 8.2kw GivEnergy batteries
1 x GivEnergy Gen1 hybrid 5.0kw inverter
Manual changeover EPS
MG4 EV
I’m hosting an episode next Friday, April 5 at 10:30 AM on "The Impact of Heat Pumps & Renewables on Property Value", and I’d love your help finding the perfect guest.
Do you know any real estate professionals (agents, appraisers, or developers) who could share insights on how renewables affect buyer demand and home valuations?
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I’m putting together the next Homeowners Q&A episode recording for Friday, May 23 at 10:30am titled “What I Wish I Knew Before Installing a Heat Pump.”
I'm looking for one more homeowner that would like to share their experiences.
If you're interested please DM or email me: editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk
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