Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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3.2kWp south facing solar array, MCS
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Growatt SPH 6000 TL BL-UP 6kW hybrid inverter
16.5kWh storage
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Legend, thank you.
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Possibility today, in fact I would go as far as say very likely if Octopus bid their usual 16p / kWh.
Tomorrow looks even better too. :twisted:
18.7kW PV > 110MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 32MWh generated
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Octopus bid 17p / kWh and were rejected :facepalm: , some bids of 16p / kWh were accepted. :evil:
18.7kW PV > 110MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 32MWh generated
7 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
90kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 520 m3
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Opportunities to rinse are few and far between lately.
3.2kWp south facing solar array, MCS
Growatt SPH 3600 TL BL-UP 3.6kW hybrid inverter
Growatt SPH 6000 TL BL-UP 6kW hybrid inverter
16.5kWh storage
2020 VW e-Golf, 35.8kWh
2022 Jaguar I-PACE, 90kWh
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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SimonSays wrote: Thu Mar 13, 2025 1:19 pm Opportunities to rinse are few and far between lately.
When they do happen you REALLY don't want to miss them!
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Possibility today
3.2kWp south facing solar array, MCS
Growatt SPH 3600 TL BL-UP 3.6kW hybrid inverter
Growatt SPH 6000 TL BL-UP 6kW hybrid inverter
16.5kWh storage
2020 VW e-Golf, 35.8kWh
2022 Jaguar I-PACE, 90kWh
MyEnergi Zappi & Eddi
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Probably the last chance for Octopus with their bidding tactic this season except for very exceptional conditions.
18.7kW PV > 110MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 32MWh generated
7 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
90kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 520 m3
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Re: Octopus saving sessions coming 1st Nov

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Octopus were rejected at 16.3p / kWh, a few bids sub 13.5p / kWh were accepted.

I think that will be it for this season, I know this is now a year round service but with ever increasing amounts of solar generation I doubt Octopus will get its 16p / kWh again till next winter, except in very exceptional conditions. There is a small possibility tomorrow but Octopus don't even seem to bid at the weekend.

I think I've made about between £30 and £40 this season, compared with 10 times more for the past 2 years. I admit its now a lot of faff which has on multiple occasions, lost me what I've made with peak rate import accidents. :facepalm:
18.7kW PV > 110MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 32MWh generated
7 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
90kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 520 m3
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