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ricardopelc
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April 17, 2025

Grid meter

  • April 17, 2025
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So much for the government eco grant scheme like most of the eligible homes are in rural areas like ours in Wales cannot get a upgraded meter for excess solar energy, OVO will not install one in our home as there is not a decent wifi signal, really, well can we at least have a meter installed and give you the readings on any exported energy. Alternatively have a analogue meter installed.
British Gas seems quite happy to go down this route, so why don’t OVO follow suit.

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ricardopelcAuthor
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April 30, 2025

Yes, after weighing up all scenarios, a battery has to be the only viable option.

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ricardopelcAuthor
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April 30, 2025

It’s unlikely that one customer going off-grid will do much to the wider grid or any supplier to be honest. But I do have to advise that if you permanently disconnect your grid supply, it will be expensive to get connected again later - only do so if you’re absolutely sure you can sustain yourself without it.

I have no intention of going off grid! As I had mentioned previously if the energy companies will not install a export meter then an alternative will have to be found like a back up battery so I can make full use of all the solar energy generated.
Any suggestions on make of battery, probably something in the region of 20kw storage.

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juliamc
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April 30, 2025

I have a GivEnergy All-In-One which is 13.5 kW, also a GivEnergy Gateway (which I think is included as part of the package) so if there is a power cut the house switches to battery in a matter of microseconds, assuming there is some charge in it of course.

I was quite expensive but I think it will pay for itself eventually. 

    BPLightlog
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    BPLightlogSuper User
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    April 30, 2025

    There are a number of options available for battery storage but you need to check the compatibility with your inverter.

    I use Pylontech which are modular and so the total capacity can be increased but the GivEnergy solution especially with the gateway is a good option 

    Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
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      ricardopelcAuthor
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      April 30, 2025

      We just have single phase Solax 3.6 kW not hybrid inverter so will have to change that for a start as it does not charge batteries. Yes I have been looking at GiveEnergy products, nicely priced as well.

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