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@old_scientist Yes, that's my plan. If I can export like 2 kWh from the batteries each hour in the 4-7 window, next day I can top up from solar before...
@old_scientist We roughly export about 42% of our total exports over the year during the 4 pm to 7pm. This is just from the solar array even without t...
Thanks @old_scientist That's good to know, as it wasn't obvious from their emails. I didn't bother joining in the savings sessions as we don't touch t...
By the way, just saw on Mick Wall's Energy Stats UK YouTube channel about a new export tariff from Octopus called Prime. While it's not on their websi...
@papahuhu Agree, his first and foremost duty is to ensure a good return to his stakeholders. But, I wish Octopus were a listed entity so that I can in...
Maybe something like 8 hours of off-peak slots, 5 hours from 12:30 am and another 3 hours from 1 pm to 4 pm. This could be priced at 12p, average of G...
@batpred Absolutely, the savings do build up over time. Also, not having to worry about energy prices is a huge bonus. Case in point being the recent ...
Great journey @allyfish. Totally relate to your experience as we embarked on a similar journey at home ourselves. Though I find the return on invest...
@etchedpixels Absolutely, the 4 pm to 7 pm penalty could make a difference, especially if the house is all electric and use electricity for cooking. U...
I would love the opportunity. But, as told by my loved ones, with my libertarian capitalistic values asking for low tax, I might not last a month in t...
@transparent Not sure whether any.new offshore wind turbines (Dogger Bank?) are going operational in the July quarter which could drag prices down. Or...
The spark gap seems to have narrowed this time from 4.3 to 3.6. While electricity prices are going up by nearly 5%, gas prices are going up by 27%. I ...
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