Solar System:
- 305W all-black Mono PV Panels (12).
- SolarEdge PV inverter.
- SolarEdge Optimisers.
- SolaX AC-connected 1-phase battery inverter
- SolaX 4.5 kWh Triple Power battery.
- Ofgem approved electrical generation meter.
- System Power 3.66kWp
- Internet Connection – Direct to hub/router
Supporting Apps:
Solar Edge Monitoring
Eon Home
Installer:
Eon Solar
System Installation date:
February 2020
Install Time:
2 days
Roof facing directly south. Small shadow areas at varying times of the day.
Having this system is without doubt one of the best decisions I have made.
The installation was very quick and once the connection to the grid and the internet is complete the system is immediately up and running.
The system does not require full sunshine to generate power and as long as the weather is bright it will still generate. On days where the cloud is very thick and grey the system does not generate.
The maximum power generation we have seen from the system in one day is 26kWh. Our maximum power requirement is around 9.0kWh (not including charging the EV).
Even on bright days with cloud cover the system will easily generate more than we need.
Any power generated above our requirement is exported back to the grid. We use Eon’s Smart Export Guarantee Scheme enabling us to be paid for any power exported back to the grid (currently 16.5p/kWh).
The system is not power cut proof as it does require power from the grid to power the inverters and associated equipment.
The system has saved us a significant sum of money since installation, especially since the price of fuel has skyrocketed.
I have included some pictures of our smart meter screen and the apps for information.
Smart meter reading for 17/07/23
Our daily standing charge is currently 51.4p
Weather cloudy with sunny intervals
Solar Edge Monitoring App – Typical screen
Eon Home App – Typical screen
I will post a thread on an Air Source Heat pump shortly.