Recent content by MattyS

As you say, my export isn't working yet so I felt charging the car is a better use than "wasting" the exported generation for no benefit at all. Luckily, it seems the way my CT clamps have been placed means that the EVO (my battery/inverter) doesn't see the Zappi, it just exports the surplus...

One of the outstanding issues for me is that the DNO have been advised that a 5kW inverter version has been installed. As far as I know , the DNO records have not been amended. It was limited by the installer to 5kW. I believe that it allows for a DoD of 5%. so its around 9.5kWh actual...

Thank you! Its been a bit of a stressful time but Its all done now. Phew.

Well, My solar and battery are all installed and running. After a bit of a saga because of a very minor but crucial oversight by the installers that has taken almost a week to rectify, I have 7.36kWh array , 3.68 each on my ESE and WNW facing roofs. Also because of this oversight I have a 10kW...

I'm noticing that my mileage reported by HA is around 8 miles too much. Very bizarre.

I've been lead to believe by a few websites and Gary Does Solar channel on YT that inverters work better the closer to full load they get. I suppose that means I've either misunderstood (probable!) or have been misled.

Some interesting quotes there. Have you got quotes from other companies too? With only 8 panels you'd be under using a 5kW inverter meaning it'll be less efficient. Is 8 panels the maximum you can fit on your roof? What's your year's usage ? Which battery would cover a full day usage? In...

That is really nice! Is it a specific card?

I've been trying to reduce my Facebook usage but my kids football team ONLY update parents via Facebook and it's infuriating.

I've been thinking about that. I've just set up a home assistant instance to track and control my imminent installation. I'd be able to run my house on solar, charge my battery AND export all at once 🤣. However I'm sitting here a bit annoyed that I don't have panels 😭

I'd just like to add, do your research on the companies you pick. How long have they been active? Check their reviews, check companies house too. Also ask them how long they guarantee their work for. Make sure they have insurance. Also, my installation is happening this week!!! Cannot wait.

I know this is a super old thread but I've had the exact same experience with my my22 mg4 trophy. So frustrating. I am still waiting for octopus to get back to me.

unfortunately it looks like the one I'm using has stopped being supported. So I either need to find another one or learn python

I just tried my idea of setting my car to a target SoC below what the car had, plugged in, locked the car, started preconditioning and the zappi got confused and started showing "charge delayed" after trying a few times. Next time I will set preconditioning going but with a higher soc, but not...

I'm just getting started with HA and I'm using the SAIC integration mentioned above. My car is showing its capacity is 74.5kWh which is wrong because I have a 6kWh Trophy. Is this because the battery hasn't been balanced for a while (2 weeks) or is there a way I can troubleshoot. Also total...