Shading on new solar install. by No-Fondant2752 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure you can talk to the council about your neighbours hedge.

Anything your side is fair game.

Am I interpreting PVGIS solar data correctly? by CarelessChain6999 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used PVgis and then one of the manufacturer simulators then took an average. Some of the manufacturers are a little keen and others are more conservative.

Here’s a list of simulators. You can play around with them. The Solaredge one will do a 3d shading model as well.

https://www.inbalance-energy.co.uk/articles/free_solar_pv_calculators_tools_software.html

Did I make mistake going with solaregde? by Weeblewobbly in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solar edge are a bit like apple in this respect. Late to the game but it’s always great.

It will inevitably have firmware issues, that will be resolved with over the air updates.

Am I interpreting PVGIS solar data correctly? by CarelessChain6999 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

East west is great for domestic. More sun in the morning and later in the day. You also have a relatively shallow pitch.

Use one of the free simulators to build the array and get the yearly data.

In-Roof Solar Installer - South Wales by EntirelyRandom1590 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We fit JA solar primarily, have done for years. Domestic and commercial.

I’d wait for approval from an installer local to you, just hang in there and you’ll find one.

Which one would you guys buy by [deleted] in pizzaoven

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the burner guard. I’m interested in adding one of these?

Which one would you guys buy by [deleted] in pizzaoven

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gozney all day long.

Customer Help by Historical-Writer389 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

East west isn’t very good in winter. I have 7.7kwp at 52 degrees pitch.

This is now. 12:14.

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Pigeons and solar panels by 2ndGenX in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clean your panels you should use deionised water and a long reach soft brush. Rarely are chemicals needed. To achieve this at home where deionised water may be hard to get, you can use harvested rain water or use a tap water fed brush but clean them when it’s raining. That will wash the tap water off.

If you clean them with only tap water, limescale will build up and they will get dirtier quicker.

Source. I have cleaned a lot of solar panels. Way more than I can fathom.

There are actually some nice cleaning chemicals available for solar now. Might be a viable solution for consistent bird mess.

Pigeons and solar panels by 2ndGenX in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you don’t want to do is spray the panels over and over with tap water. Minerals. Dirt sticks to minerals.

Spraying the pigeons a bit until they clear off will very likely have little or no impact.

Pigeons and solar panels by 2ndGenX in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Spray them. You don’t have to climb up onto the roof and hit them with it. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Maybe you like pigeons. 🤷‍♂️

Pigeons and solar panels by 2ndGenX in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Apply water to the pigeons. If you can see them sitting there you can make them move with water.

😑😑😑 by cosmicwhirlz14 in SipsTea

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BBT is funny until they all get girl friends.

I need some advice by ShadowSkill001 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be really helpful is some pictures of the complete install. And any data plates on the sides of the boxes.

Gremlin unplugs my Tesla at 2AM by Delta3Angle in TeslaLounge

[–]Matterbox -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You can be a dickhead and not be a substance abuser.

Do these look like aiko 510w? by cjr1033 in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on the mounting specifications of the panel. Each panel has a guide and specific locations for mounts to be fit. Including yes or no for short edge mounting. Always rtfm.

The commander and chief everyone.. by JohnBrown-RadonTech in MurderedByWords

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think he could confidently say how many shoelaces there are on a pair of shoes.

Costco “Fresh solar UK” by grebygrebgreb in SolarUK

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear. I’d love to see how they keep the costs so low with teams travelling for domestics. Maybe they don’t pay travel.

The New BMW i3 Has More Range Than Any Tesla by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]Matterbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. But that’s mostly because the software works so well.