Last seen: Sep 9, 2025
I'm using a mix of solar and grid charging for these batteries @misterb There are presently no batteries here capable of export to the grid, althoug...
Yes indeed @misterb My own present storage capacity is 56kWh and growing.My export capability, for which the SEG payment can be applied, is limited ...
Yes, thanks for that pedantry alert. I was indeed referring to 50MW export rather than 50MWh storage capacity.I had erroneously assumed that the bat...
There are a number of commercial battery storage sites in GB, and others currently passing through the planning process. Many of these are marginally ...
I think we need to see this from the viewpoint of DNOs and NGET. They most definitely are basing their strategies on peak/max demand.Their licences ...
As I have access to real data for local substation transformers, I've been able to keep an eye on this. Here's a table with a few randomly selected ...
It is important to check the maximum power available from your storage battery. A typical ASHP might require 30A or more to start up, but less than ...
No. That's a copy of the paper which the authors delivered at the meeting of Institute of Acoustics. I'm trying to cautious and not make assumptions...
OK... I have an update for everyone in this Topic. I've just had a direct response from one of the authors of the report on noise emissions from HPs...
@toodles - I think I should've clarified the reason for my intervention here. MCS has been permitted to encroach into the field of Planning regulati...
The authors of the acoustic report are suggesting that the ASHP units they tested are too loud for an installer to meet statutory requirements, Unti...
mea culpa. I have some homework to catch up on.
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