Solar Generation August 2023 August 2023 was the worst for solar generation in the last 5 years that we have had solar panels. It was also the first month since the April change over from BULB that Octopus Energy have actually sent me an accurate monthly bill! This has enabled me to compare like for like with last year. August 2022 was an exceptional year for generation with … [Read more...] about Solar Generation August 2023
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Solar Generation For 4 Months And Change To Octopus Energy
Solar Generation For 4 Months And Change To Octopus Energy I have had to combine my solar generation report this time into a 4 month period. This is because in April 2023 I was moved from BULB to Octopus Energy as a result of BULB ceasing to trade. This move has caused me endless problems with establishing accurate billing. I did not receive an electric bill for two months … [Read more...] about Solar Generation For 4 Months And Change To Octopus Energy
Solar Generation In March 2023 What A Washout
Solar Generation In March 2023 What A Washout! Despite the longer daylight hours we had a really wet and miserable March here in Devon and it turns out it was one of the wettest since the 1980's. The chart below shows the solar generation for the month worked out at just 344 kWh which was a miserable 277 kWh less than March 2022 and even less than last month!! It really was a … [Read more...] about Solar Generation In March 2023 What A Washout
February 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation
February 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation Another month has flown by, albeit the shortest month of the year. The good news is each weather forecast on the TV shows the daylight hours increasing steadily which means more solar generation and less need to put the house lights on! Last month I referred to my decision to install solar panels back in 2017, you can read the … [Read more...] about February 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation
January 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation
January 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation. Back in 2017 I was wrestling with the question Are Solar Panels A Good Investment In The UK and decided to invest in 20 solar panels and later a Tesla Powerwall II home battery. Since that date I have been monitoring the data I collect on my energy usage each month. We all know we are in the grips of a recession and energy … [Read more...] about January 2023 Energy Use and Solar Generation
Who pays for scaffolding when SolarEdge optimisers fail
Who pays for scaffolding when SolarEdge optimisers fail? Well the short answer is I did - partly. Let me explain. Recently I noticed one of my solar panels was not generating electricity in the same quantity that its adjacent panels were. … [Read more...] about Who pays for scaffolding when SolarEdge optimisers fail