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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

My 6kw system produced 898kwh in May for a total 2454kwh year to date vs expected 667kwh and 2051kwh ytd My older 2.2kw system produced 243kwh...

2 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

@andris yes, not a case of one size fits all. But crucial to find best option. In my case I exported just 2585kwh last year but already 1491 this ...

4 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

@andris my setup is non-optimal as East facing and low pitch. But still achieved exceptional numbers. Prod similar to May & July last year. 962...

4 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

@andris I'll blame you for the clouds for next 2 weeks!

4 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

@majordennisbloodnok yes, really difficult making like for like comparisons with so many variables. Definitely no "one size fits all!" One thing tha...

5 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

The other aspect of maximising solar production is tying in with best export rates and time of use tariffs. I moved to Octopus Intelligent Go so foc...

5 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures

6kw panels East facing. 6deg pitch Mar2025 528kwh Mar2024 393kwh Mar2023 314kwh Mar2022 456kwh 2kw panels South facing. 45deg pitch Mar2...

5 months ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?

@ashp-bobba what area do you cover?

5 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?

I'm not sure... afaik most contracts will not include parts? Perhaps one simple advantage is to tick the box for warranty purposes.

5 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: As We Head Into Spring and Summer… What’s Your Favourite Energy-Saving Tip?

Likewise I have no special knowledge. My thoughts would be if cooled only when temps are higher then evaporation would likely take care of much of ...

5 months ago
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Your Home
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RE: As We Head Into Spring and Summer… What’s Your Favourite Energy-Saving Tip?

@majordennisbloodnok fair point but if only used when air temps are (say) 20 deg+ I suspect it would not be a significant issue? I think the main r...

5 months ago
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Your Home
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?

Has anyone tried Homeserve?

5 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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