I have a secure 100 liberty meter and I have submitted the export reading on the solar panels but not the generation reading does anyone know where I get that figure from the liberty meter?
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Thanks but I've only got the one meter
Thanks but I've only got the one meter
Then unless there’s something on the solar system itself, you can’t get a generation reading. Smart Meters like the Liberty don’t record solar generation.Â
It’s unusual for there not to be a generation meter .. can you see the solar inverter?Â
This guide shows how a typical set up works. Note the generation meter and separate utility meter
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A generation meter reading is used for FIT customers who don’t have a smart meter and need to know how much they generate so that half of it gets assumed (often to your advantage) as an amount exported.Â
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Actually, if memory serves FiT requires both Generation and Export readings. You won’t find the Generation reading on most Smart Meters - you need to look for another meter elsewhere in the property for that.
For SEG, it’s Export readings only. :)
I've got a first generation smart Meter, which means that I need to report not only the generation shown by my solar panel meter but also the export kilowatt hours from a manual Reading from my smart Meter!
IMP KWH
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EXP KWH
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It is this second number that you need. I find it helpful to take a picture with my phone as the display doesn't last long.
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You also need the generation meter for FiT. Mine looks like this, it is near the fuse box /consumer unit.Â
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If this is for FIT, there should be a generation meter on the system unless it has been installed wrongly. FIT system get payment for generation as well as export - export can be either deemed or recorded, depending on your metering. With an export register, you would use the measured value
IMP KWH
123456
EXP KWH
123456
It is this second number that you need. I find it helpful to take a picture with my phone as the display doesn't last long.
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You also need the generation meter for FiT. Mine looks like this, it is near the fuse box /consumer unit.Â
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Our generation meter is nowhere near our fuse box or consumer unit. It is next to the Solar PV inverter … which is in the loft. Fortunately we have a SEG account, so it is not needed!
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