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I don't think the system reverted for the original generators connected to the National Grid. Difficulties emerged once hundreds of smaller renewabl...
Stand by for a legal challenge to the Energy Price Bill as it affects existing long-term contracts between Generators and Suppliers. 😮 The last tw...
If it helps, the current 'best deal' for an Active Balancer for LiFePO4 16S battery is here on Banggood. Unlike AliExpress, their price includes shipp...
Volatility in the market cuts both ways. It can make the job of an electricity buyer very much more difficult. The pressure is greatest in the UK whol...
Unfortunately @jeff, long before Xlinks is active, it will be Hinkley C which will have dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of SW and S Wales re...
There's a relevant discussion about BMS (Battery Management System) units over on the topic PV Sizing and Approvals. That links takes you to a comment...
Ah... so we now appear to be very much in agreement about BMS units @simonstengineer 😊 That concept of combining a 'standard' BMS with an additiona...
Interesting comments once more @simonstengineer If we were discussing only BMS units used in power-tool battery packs, smart-phones and laptops, the...
Thanks @derek-m I haven't researched all the rules that covered FIT payments over the years since 2010. But I have been asked for comment/advice by s...
Erm... I think that's the 'wrong' level of Government. An MP would only be involved if the point you're making required a change of legislation (in th...
@simonstengineer I could spend a whole evening in the pub discussing these points with you, and I'm sure we'd each benefit! The enforcement of MCS r...
That point is well made. I'm presently building a(nother) computer with DC input... in this case auto-ranging between 16-60v 😎 I'm also a member ...
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