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by Mart
Tue Dec 03, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Photovoltaic
Topic: Replacing FIT solar panels
Replies: 6
Views: 301

Re: Replacing FIT solar panels

Thanks guys - good to know it can be done. They've had a, solar company out to quote and they said it can't be done! Presumably either don't know how or can't be bothered. The in-roof panels would be great as they've had loads of problems with pigeons nesting under their current panels Hi, just to ...
by Mart
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Media and Culture
Topic: HVDC Interconnectors
Replies: 288
Views: 85291

Re: HVDC Interconnectors

Absolutely Moxi, Wales has a lot of potential, and also sheep that need shade ..... one day per year. :norfolk:
by Mart
Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Media and Culture
Topic: HVDC Interconnectors
Replies: 288
Views: 85291

Re: HVDC Interconnectors

dan_b wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 11:11 am Update - Greenlink (the new 0.5GW connection from Wales to Ireland) - has begun power transmission testing and if all goes well should enter full service in January 2025.
Grrrrr, that's local energy, for local people. How very dare they! :fight:
by Mart
Fri Nov 29, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Media and Culture
Topic: HVDC Interconnectors
Replies: 288
Views: 85291

Re: HVDC Interconnectors

Yep, they always put on a smile on my face too.
by Mart
Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: Cafe
Topic: fence posts, wood or concreat?
Replies: 24
Views: 1540

Re: fence posts, wood or concreat?

We've got concrete fences on one side (posts and panels), as seen in the first few posts on this thread: https://camelot-forum.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3245 Fence is typically 6.5ft high, but steps due to slope of garden, so most posts are 7ft high, and about 9ft total length. They were...
by Mart
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Show us your system
Topic: The Boy That Cried PV Extension
Replies: 114
Views: 13113

Re: The Boy That Cried PV Extension

Just checked back to Nov 2023 and leccy consumption was 463kWh and gas was 781kWh.

So very roughly, looks like leccy is up ~270 units, and gas down ~700. But will also depend on weather, and BEV charging/use. So just a guide.
by Mart
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Show us your system
Topic: The Boy That Cried PV Extension
Replies: 114
Views: 13113

Re: The Boy That Cried PV Extension

c. 1.9% of your total electric being peak is doing really well. You'll always get some because it takes a while for your inverter to react. Therefore devices such as induction hobs, clothes irons, etc. will always result in a smidge. I managed c. 1.7% of my electric being peak, but then I use way m...
by Mart
Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: Show us your system
Topic: The Boy That Cried PV Extension
Replies: 114
Views: 13113

Re: The Boy That Cried PV Extension

Hi Stinsy, bill has now arrived, shockingly low, especially for a heating month.

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Looks like about 0.5kWh of day rate leccy is sneaking through each day. I can live with that. :)
by Mart
Thu Nov 28, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Transport
Topic: All aboard the BEV Train
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: All aboard the BEV Train

Hi Dan, watched that last night. Seems like a relatively simple solution, that can be rolled out as needed. Also, they didn't completely answer the question of batt weight. But I'm thinking if LFP and perhaps around 200Wh/kg for batts, then 500kWh is 'only' 2.5tn. Perhaps 3tn(ish) for pack weight. A...
by Mart
Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Show us your system
Topic: The Boy That Cried PV Extension
Replies: 114
Views: 13113

Re: The Boy That Cried PV Extension

My bill should arrive in a few days. Gas should be similar to yours, with the bulk being standing charge. Quite a change compared to previous Novembers. Jan gas consumption tends to be higher on average than Dec, but not much. So looking forward to not (fingers crossed) using the GCH during the mont...