Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

[Yuff]

94JDH

Hi,

I have twin 5kW Gen3 Givenergy hybrid inverters, a 9.5kWh battery on each - this actually allows me to pump out a max of around 7.2kwh to the grid. Also looking at adding a further battery to each at some point, especially with the new 0% VAT incentive from February next year.
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That seems a great set up, my installer says I can’t do that.
Maybe because you have 2 inverters. I will have to take a look at that as your set up sounds ideal for exporting a lot plus my heat pumps use a lot of kWh.
Have you got solar as well?

[94JDH]

Do we think there's going to be another last minute savings session tonight? Anyone know?

Axle Energy have confirmed 5-6pm so likely for others

[94JDH]

94JDH

Hi,

I have twin 5kW Gen3 Givenergy hybrid inverters, a 9.5kWh battery on each - this actually allows me to pump out a max of around 7.2kwh to the grid. Also looking at adding a further battery to each at some point, especially with the new 0% VAT incentive from February next year.

That seems a great set up, my installer says I can’t do that.
Maybe because you have 2 inverters. I will have to take a look at that as your set up sounds ideal for exporting a lot plus my heat pumps use a lot of kWh.
Have you got solar as well?
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Yes, increased it recently to just under 15kWp, but not all positions are ideal.

[nowty]

Do we think there's going to be another last minute savings session tonight? Anyone know?

Axle Energy have confirmed 5-6pm so likely for others

100% another surprise "test" session happening again between 17:00 and 18:00 tonight.

AND THERE MAY BE ONE TOMORROW (15th) TOO, maybe an early one ?

Looks like ALL my energy needs for Dec will be met by Saving Sessions this year.


From: Power System Manager - National Grid Electricity Control Centre
NATIONAL GRID NOTIFICATION - DEMAND FLEXIBILITY SERVICE.
DFS Tests have been initiated for Thursday 14/12/2023 between 17:00 and 18:00. Times in GMT
The maximum demand reduction volume during this period is expected to be 500 MW.
This will be System Tagged.
For full details see the ESO Data Portal at https://data.nationalgrideso.com/data-groups/dfs.
Notification Issued at 09:00 hours on 14/12/2023.
Issued by Ian Bennett National Grid Electricity National Control Centre.


We will know at 14:30 whether there will be another one running tomorrow.

From: Power System Manager - National Grid Electricity Control Centre
NATIONAL GRID NOTIFICATION - DEMAND FLEXIBILITY SERVICE.
DFS Tests are scheduled for Friday 15/12/2023
This is an indication that DFS Service Requirements might be published 14/12/2023 at 14:30 for Providers being tested.
Tests will be System Tagged.
For full details see the ESO Data Portal at https://www.nationalgrideso.com/data-po ... ty-service.
Notification Issued at 10:10 hours on 14/12/2023.
Issued by Ian Bennett National Grid Electricity National Control Centre.

[Yuff]

I swapped charging cars, batteries and DHW to 5-7pm last night, plus heating was on anyway. Looks like it was a good move

[Stinsy]

Another one tomorrow?

[nowty]

Another one tomorrow?

We will know at 14:30.

[Ronski]

Hi,

I have twin 5kW Gen3 Givenergy hybrid inverters, a 9.5kWh battery on each - this actually allows me to pump out a max of around 7.2kwh to the grid. Also looking at adding a further battery to each at some point, especially with the new 0% VAT incentive from February next year.

Do you normally import during saving session hours, so your baseline is positive? My baseline was slightly negative due to export on the 28 November, I've now stopped exporting after 16:30.

My system can export pretty much at 8kW but you seem to be getting higher rewards, I got £15.50 for the last session. Unfortunately missed out on one of the £4 kWh sessions due to meter issues which were thankfully resolved after a week of no electric readings.

[94JDH]

Do we think there's going to be another last minute savings session tonight? Anyone know?

Axle Energy have confirmed 5-6pm so likely for others

100% another surprise "test" session happening again between 17:00 and 18:00 tonight.

AND THERE MAY BE ONE TOMORROW (15th) TOO, maybe an early one ?

Looks like ALL my energy needs for Dec will be met by Saving Sessions this year.


From: Power System Manager - National Grid Electricity Control Centre
NATIONAL GRID NOTIFICATION - DEMAND FLEXIBILITY SERVICE.
DFS Tests have been initiated for Thursday 14/12/2023 between 17:00 and 18:00. Times in GMT
The maximum demand reduction volume during this period is expected to be 500 MW.
This will be System Tagged.
For full details see the ESO Data Portal at https://data.nationalgrideso.com/data-groups/dfs.
Notification Issued at 09:00 hours on 14/12/2023.
Issued by Ian Bennett National Grid Electricity National Control Centre.


We will know at 14:30 whether there will be another one running tomorrow.

From: Power System Manager - National Grid Electricity Control Centre
NATIONAL GRID NOTIFICATION - DEMAND FLEXIBILITY SERVICE.
DFS Tests are scheduled for Friday 15/12/2023
This is an indication that DFS Service Requirements might be published 14/12/2023 at 14:30 for Providers being tested.
Tests will be System Tagged.
For full details see the ESO Data Portal at https://www.nationalgrideso.com/data-po ... ty-service.
Notification Issued at 10:10 hours on 14/12/2023.
Issued by Ian Bennett National Grid Electricity National Control Centre.

Tomorrow as an additional run would be a great bonus!

[Tinbum]

Today as well!