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How does FIT work or not work with a diverter

  • May 5, 2023
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I have a question. We have PV panels since the beginning so highest rate of return. Can we fit a immersion diverter and not jeopardise our fit contract. We buy from British Gas but have been passed to Ovo. We have a smart meter. 
thanks in anticipation. 

Best answer by M.isterW

FIT doesn't put any limitations on how you use the electricity you generate. You can fit a diverter, battery, solar EV charger or any other device that makes use of your electricity.

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BPLightlog
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  • May 5, 2023

Hi @Tatyhead and welcome to this customer forum. It might be worth double checking but I wouldn’t think that a diverter would alter the main installation and Ofgem do allow additions now as well so it should be ok (in my view)

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  • May 6, 2023

FIT doesn't put any limitations on how you use the electricity you generate. You can fit a diverter, battery, solar EV charger or any other device that makes use of your electricity.

1992 4 bed detached house. Solar PV + battery, Zappi EV charger, Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP and i-life2 fan assisted radiators.... No gas 😊
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Jeffus
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  • May 6, 2023

I am no expert. If you install a diverter will that mean your exports will be less, and as you have a smart meter, so your FIT payments will fall a bit as you will export less electricity? 

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