Energy Bills

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Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) 12 Dec 8:48am, 12 Dec 2024 51,583 posts	0 Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Yes and yes, unfortunately Muttley. Almost definitely have to get the brand that is compatible with the solar panels you have. They should be interchangeable, but lots of variables. Then battery and grid connection require different capability, so again, need to take that into account for inverter choice too. Not a simple "swap in, swap out". You would need a qualified electrician to install AND to get certificate to connect to grid anyway, so you will have to get them to tell you what inverter they can offer. As far as I can see anyway. G
Muttley 12 Dec 8:53am, 12 Dec 2024 3,646 posts	0 Muttley Understood. The sparky did his magic yesterday and said to phone in today to confirm or otherwise that it was the inverter tripping the RCD in the morning (I figured it was happening when there was enough daylight to wake it up). All is good so a new inverter is what I want. I know nothing about these things. What I usually say to tradesmen is "what would you advise if this was your mum's house".
Jen Ho Ho Ho B 12 Dec 5:55pm, 12 Dec 2024 3,188 posts	0 Jen Ho Ho Ho B ofgem.gov.uk Looks like they are consulting on standing charges next year....
Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) 12 Dec 6:15pm, 12 Dec 2024 51,588 posts	0 Merry Christmas and Happy NewG(rrr) Ironically that will help us - well off, low electricity users. Hmm, not sure they've quite grasped the problem.
Merrymoo 12 Dec 6:25pm, 12 Dec 2024 20,397 posts	0 Merrymoo Made the most of the free electric
Windsor Wool 12 Dec 7:02pm, 12 Dec 2024 6,596 posts	0 Windsor Wool Wow. What a result!! Congratulations!!
Muttley 12 Dec 7:09pm, 12 Dec 2024 3,649 posts	0 Muttley Blimey. How did you manage to do that?
Merrymoo 12 Dec 7:21pm, 12 Dec 2024 20,399 posts	0 Merrymoo We have some little electric heaters and an electric fire that we just normally use for the "effect". We put them all on for the free time and heat the house up. Plus washing machine and tumble drier, dishwasher etc. Fire normally just for effect
Muttley 12 Dec 7:34pm, 12 Dec 2024 3,650 posts	0 Muttley Hmmm. I've not been invited for these Power Ups. Must look into it.
Muttley 12 Dec 7:36pm, 12 Dec 2024 3,651 posts	0 Muttley Ah, a quick peek on the Octopus website says I'm in the wrong part of the country. Oh well. Enjoy!