Big Jimbo Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Morning all. I've got 3 phase coming into my property. However, only One phase is in use. The other Two come into the head but are not in use. If i wanted this upgraded so i could make use of all 3 phases, ie, electric car charger etc, would it be a costly job ? Do you then end up paying 3 standing charges ? Finally, if i was to have some PV, would it be of any benefit to have the 3 phases ? Thanks in advance as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy_wafer Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Similar here, only a single standing charge, paid 125+VAT to have the DNO put fuses in the carriers, then contacted EDF for a 3ph smart meter, they took about 4 weeks to install. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 EDF confirmed same standing charge, same rates and tariffs when I asked them about our upcoming 3ph install 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumpus Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Yes, potentially helpful for a PV installation. You would be allowed 16amps export on each phase, if you can get that much on your roof, without requiring special permission from the DNO, so more than 10kWp. If you install your PV on a single phase, any exports net off against any imports on the other 2 phases at the time. Same standing charges etc. as single phase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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