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We are due to attend a solar and battery storage course next week and we want to get the most out of it
is there any advice anyone can give on...
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I purchased these from Amazon about a year ago. They worked okay then stopped working. There is a few alternatives to buy but are very...
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I have a solar iboost unit on my hot water system. It's about 3 years old. It's been working fine up to now but appears to have died. The...
Hi installing my first solar PV on my own home before starting the courses next year and need some advice on earthing PV.
System 6kw solar PV - 2...
Just thinking of putting a solar iboost on to a Santon premiere systemfit, as it says there should be " NO electronic controllers between the...
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Add batteries to inc. BackUp on new On-Grid Solar, non-hybrid inverter, can it be done?
Hi,
Recently had 3.6kw solar installed, at the time shortage of batteries & roi figured batteries not quite worth it.
thinking otherwise perhaps...
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Good Morning All!
Always appreciate reading the great ideas and conversations in the forums, and now actually have a chance to ask a question...
I have solar which sends excess watts to the mains. I would like a clip on meter that would show what power I am exporting or importing,
Can you pair a give energy inverter with an immersion tank? Or would I have to get a solar edge inverter
Sorry if it's in the wrong spot, feel free to move.
The specific setup: 12v Bilge Pump wired to a 24v solar panel with a resistor (I think).
The...
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I'm trying to complete a one line diagram to appease my electric company (AEP Texas). AEP is telling me:
"
1) Please note that the AC...
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Just an idle thought - has anyone any experience of using the DC output of solar panels to directly feed an immersion heater, to avoid the expense...
I'm about to buy a controller recently, but I don't know what parameters it works with other solar products.😩 I need some advice, thank you!
Here...
Hi guys & girls I come across this forum whilst searching for help on the solar I boost. I have moved into a new build flat that has this system...
Hi, any solar experts know the metering requirements of a grid tied system. Im looking into a system for a family friend, their meter is in the...
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help with finding a good solar company.
I am thinking of having a solar system installed, but am very much a novice, I know that I want solar panels with a battery.
So I am looking for...
TLDR - I have a system that is supposed to have optimisers fitted, but I am not sure they have been fitted.
The detail:
Back in March I had a...
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Hi. I am going to have a solar power system installed and it will include a 13kW battery and a Zappi charger to use with my electric vehicle. The...
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Barn Earthing for Solar, 80 Meters from Cut Out
I’m installing 20KW of Solar on my Barn roof,
The barn is fed from a 3 phase supply originating at the house which is 80 meters away.
I’ll be...
HI Folks.
This is my first post so apologies if it's in the wrong location.
I recently installed a 3kw Solar system with an iboost diverter...
Hi all.
Bit of a weird one. Have solar PV with a iboost +. All was working fine until meter was exchanged for a smart meter.
The system is still...
We recently had a solar panel system put it in. The solar batteries were delayed and put in after, at which point it became clear that the CT...
Advice if you please - We have 8kw of solar feeding into a Powerwall 2/Gateway with a 3 phase system. I wish to divert some of the surplus power...
Few days ago, I bought a solar panel. It's rating was 6v and 450 mA. But when I measured with my multimeter, It shows around 5.25v to 5.85v and...
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This is a DIYer looking for assistance:
We recently had a solar panel system put it in. The solar batteries were delayed and put in after, at...
Hi guys, first post so please go easy on me.
I had a 4Kw solaredge system installed few years ago, all was well until pigeons started nesting...
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quotes for solar in a new build.
I am looking to have a solar system installed with battery storage. I am in a new build semi-detached property in Kent, so therefore electrics are...
Afternoon,
Just looking at expanding my business and getting more into solar. I am part p niceic18th edition which means I can supply new...
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Considering bpec solar course with Napit. Has anyone done this 3 day course? Is it worth doing or should I look at different qualifications...
Yes a friend is trying to get as much low cost energy as possible, he has a water tank with top and bottom elements which runs of Economy7 through...
So...who has experience in this on here?? Not me for sure. Basically roughed in a new build for someone, was told he was haggling with the local...
Given recent energy prices and further increases on the way i've been think about PV install to reduce costs a bit. I've got flat roof on my shed...
I have a 12 panel array … BenQ 330W panels, Solar Edge Micro-controllers and Inverter.
On Solar Edge App, shows 1 panel as not generating any...
One house two immersion tanks either end of the building, house has a good size pv array and battery back up, customer wants iboost on both tanks...
Hi,
Similar'ish question to my other thread but little more info now so a different approach but sorry if duplication.
UK, single phase.
Just had...
V.early days, just had installed solar.
No battery, also supply of some parts difficult at the moment so no App or Online monitoring.
I have a...
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Really just for info. not a problem or anything.
(to be honest also wanting to be sure it is taking from solar as much as possible & can you...
I would like to learn more about solar panel installations, with a view to fitting them.
I cant find any in the Gloucester/Stroud area but have...
Hi guys/gals
Directing this question at you that have transitioned already from sparky to pv insatller. I have my first pv install after getting...
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