Solar Panels

[Alex321]

Yes, just going up to 76p a unit I think.

That is bonkers.

How on earth are you getting that much?

Or are you on one of the old FIT tariffs, which are no longer available, but people on them can keep them?

 

[gzoom]

The solar PV (5KW, split) and home battery (12kWh usable), was recommissioned last year after 18 months of been discounted during building works.....The biggest impact on bills is the home battery been able to charge at night on cheap rates. Literally night and day difference to our electricty bill pre and post battery reactivation!!

 

[chris-suffolk]

That is bonkers.

How on earth are you getting that much?

Or are you on one of the old FIT tariffs, which are no longer available, but people on them can keep them?

The latter!

 

[chris-suffolk]

Who are you exporting to at those rates?

As it happens I don't export much, but get paid whether I export or not - win win.

 

[MrGrumpy]

As it happens I don't export much, but get paid whether I export or not - win win.

Not relevant at all then for those just venturing into solar . So is there not an end date for FIT payments ? Or is it for ever and ever ?

 

[chris-suffolk]

Not relevant at all then for those just venturing into solar . So is there not an end date for FIT payments ? Or is it for ever and ever ?

25 year contract. About 1/2 way through right now.

 

[Pinno718]

I used Solar fast. Total cost a shade under £16k. 2 x 5.2kw batteries plus 14 of the uprated 480w panels. Certification came much quicker than anticipated but I am 7 weeks post installation and still no smart meter.
Despite that, the last months bill was £42 and now with the light values going up, that £42 will shrink even more but I would really like to capitalise on this decent weather.

 

[Alex321]

I used Solar fast. Total cost a shade under £16k. 2 x 5.2kw batteries plus 14 of the uprated 480w panels. Certification came much quicker than anticipated but I am 7 weeks post installation and still no smart meter.
Despite that, the last months bill was £42 and now with the light values going up, that £42 will shrink even more but I would really like to capitalise on this decent weather.

Yes, it is frustrating when you are generating loads and can't yet get paid for the excess.

We were in a similar position in March 2022, which was another very sunny March, but we'd only had the system installed in Feb 2022.

 

[Pinno718]

Yes, it is frustrating when you are generating loads and can't yet get paid for the excess.

We were in a similar position in March 2022, which was another very sunny March, but we'd only had the system installed in Feb 2022.

How long did you have to wait?