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  1. Dillsue
    I checked with a local mate who's on Agile outgoing and in the area covered by Axles map and his rate peaks an hour earlier than Axles event. Seems odd to me. I guess it could be a test to see the export response they get with lesser influence from those exporting in time with export TOU peak prices?
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    Just had a look at the local Octopus agile outgoing rates and their evening peak seems to be an hour earlier than Axles event. Anyone know why the Axle event and Octopuses outgoing peak don't align??
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    Just rolled in to an email from Axle saying our first event is on tomorrow 7-8 pm. Just upped the max SOC to 100% so hopefully there'll be enough juice for them to take the max they can
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    Assuming the HP came with a new build 2 years ago then it will likely have a controller or app that will display COP or SCOP. Have a look at the user manual and find the COP/SCOP. Once you've found that value look up the HPs data sheet and compare your value to the values in the data sheet. If you've got a value near the top of the range(higher value is better) then you're doing OK and you'll have to teach yourself alot to improve things for what may only ever be a small gain/saving. If youre lower down the range then the gains/savings may be greater and worth your while reading up on HP efficiency so you can assess your system and make changes. Finding out your COP/SCOP is the first step.
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    Have a read of the FIT guidance for generators so you get your set up correct. Adding an AC coupled battery between the generation meter and your consumer unit/incoming supply is likely acceptable. The guidance will also tell you if the change has to be notified to your FIt payer, which lots of things do have to be notified. If your FIL already has a 4kw system he'll need to get consent from his DNO to add any more potential export such as a battery. Don't be put off by the red tape as its all straight forward once you understand the constraints.......no one want to loose early FIT payments:)
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    What the installer feels is appropriate should be based on what you told them you want......did you get what you wanted originally and your lifestyle has changed that you need/want to change things 2 years down the road??
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    Thanks for the code and enjoy the ££:) Can't beleive they let you withdraw the credit as soon as it's there.
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    We're almost there......good things come to those who wait Anyone had any problems with Axle restoring original inverter settings after them taking control to force discharge?
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    £10 grand?? 16kwh fogstar battery £1850 on ebay Solis 5kw hybrid inverter incl meter, battery cables and WiFi dongle £700 Install £500-1000. Maybe less with cables already in place??
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    Our inverter has a backup feature and I'd like to keep a minimum SOC to cover a few hours backup use from the battery, but not alot if Axle want it:)
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    Is the Octopus payment via agile outgoing??
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    So do they pay for solar export on top of battery discharge if its running through the smart meter?? Their FAQs say they need access to your inverter for metering even if you are manually triggering battery export?
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    Your battery inverter will likely need a meter on the incoming house supply and you may need one to monitor solar generation if you want to charge your batteries off PV. A typical meter connects to the inverter over RS485 comms which will almost certainly work over your cat6 cable. Our meter is connected to the inverter over a 25m run of cat5. Power cabling has been discussed earlier but get your spark to confirm reuse of the SWA.
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    Sounds like a goer:) Can you limit or fix how much they take from the battery?
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    I took it that @andeh was looking to put the battery in the garage and inverter in the house hence the query over comms between the 2. Probably doable but would need some hefty cables between the 2
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