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Daily pv production

DeclanD54

So i thought ide start a thread on what people are getting from there pv.

Today has been my best day 08/08/20 made 22kwh
Only up and running since start of July.

I have a 4.4kw system.:P facing south east

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richie123

wexfordman2 wrote: »

Daft comparison, if you buy a car, you buy it knowing that you need it 12 months if the year, the same does not apply to solar pv, you never buy it to replace your dependence on grid power in it's entirety, that would be daft.

The same argument could be said for wind, why install.wind, when you can't rely on it when you need it most.

By the way, my pv production so far for the month of October is 270kwh, nothing to sneeze at by any means.

Apologies for going off thread.
I personally wouldn't buy something that will not work for 3 months of the year.
As for refit it'll be set very low pricewise...and pointless.turbines are similar in cold spells with no wind they're useless ..occuring at times of greater demand.
The next 3 4 months will be very interesting to see how pv works in this country.
That's my opinion doesn't mean I'm right.:)

DrPhilG

CoBo55 wrote: »

I only asked no need to be so rude about it. Nothing unusual for boards I suppose...

How was he rude? You only asked, but you asked in a thread unrelated to your query so garo is suggesting that you ask in a more relevant place.

As a wise man once said, "try hard not to be offensive. Try harder not to be offended".

CoBo55

garo wrote: »

Plenty of discussion in the quotes threads about cost and payback time if you'd care to look.

I only asked no need to be so rude about it. Nothing unusual for boards I suppose...

garo

Plenty of discussion in the quotes threads about cost and payback time if you'd care to look.

CoBo55

garo wrote: »

You can’t change the sun or clouds can you? There are sophisticated programs that will tell you exactly how much you expect to produce every month in Ireland so none of this is a surprise. As far as not being able to consume what you produce in the summer: Once we get a FiT nobody will be complaining about it.
My self-consumption in May when I produced a phenomenal 767kWh was 62%. So I wouldn’t say I am not using what I produce. And now that I have an EV and a Zappi I expect that figure to be closer to 90.

That's all grand but how much have you spent getting setup? Panels, car, Zappi etc? How much has you electricity bills dropped by?

drdidlittle

20th. 3.1
21st. 3.5
22nd. 7.0

DrPhilG

At the risk of getting this thread back on topic, i.e. daily production numbers...

6kWh yesterday. Today looks like a better day before slipping back into crap by Sunday.

garo

You can’t change the sun or clouds can you? There are sophisticated programs that will tell you exactly how much you expect to produce every month in Ireland so none of this is a surprise. As far as not being able to consume what you produce in the summer: Once we get a FiT nobody will be complaining about it.
My self-consumption in May when I produced a phenomenal 767kWh was 62%. So I wouldn’t say I am not using what I produce. And now that I have an EV and a Zappi I expect that figure to be closer to 90.

KCross

physioman wrote: »

Have to agree on the pv aspect. It's not really suitable for ireland.

Why?

Do you live in a bunker?!

physioman

richie123 wrote: »

I'm pro pv and wind turbine.
But no point fooling yourself either
I mean if u we're buying a car and the sales men told you it will barely work for 3 months of the year ...you wouldnt buy it.

Have to agree on the pv aspect. It's not really suitable for ireland. A wind turbine would be more suitable for where I'm located but the cost and planning restrictions dont make it financially viable

wexfordman2

richie123 wrote: »

I'm pro pv and wind turbine.
But no point fooling yourself either
I mean if u we're buying a car and the sales men told you it will barely work for 3 months of the year ...you wouldnt buy it.

Daft comparison, if you buy a car, you buy it knowing that you need it 12 months if the year, the same does not apply to solar pv, you never buy it to replace your dependence on grid power in it's entirety, that would be daft.

The same argument could be said for wind, why install.wind, when you can't rely on it when you need it most.

By the way, my pv production so far for the month of October is 270kwh, nothing to sneeze at by any means.

richie123

CoBo55 wrote: »

Thinking the very same myself. Loads of juice and nothing to use it during the summer. Barely enough to power a sky box from October to March.

I'm pro pv and wind turbine.
But no point fooling yourself either
I mean if u we're buying a car and the sales men told you it will barely work for 3 months of the year ...you wouldnt buy it.

CoBo55

richie123 wrote: »

I'm gonna launch a grenade and I mean no disrespect.
Why do people buy pv systems that produce very little power at the most demanding time of the year.

Thinking the very same myself. Loads of juice and nothing to use it during the summer. Barely enough to power a sky box from October to March.

richie123

I'm gonna launch a grenade and I mean no disrespect.
Why do people buy pv systems that produce very little power at the most demanding time of the year.

DrPhilG

3.5kWh again yesterday. But sun on the forecast from today til Sunday.

DrPhilG

Last 4 days:
17th - 2.3
18th - 11.2
19th - 1.2
20th - 3.0

Predicted total for October was 290kWh. On 174Kwh so far so nearly on track, but given the deteriorating weather I'm pretty sure I'll not hit 100% of the prediction for the month. Shouldn't be too bad overall. If I get 230kWh I'll be happy enough.

First full post-solar electric bill (and last one from SSE before Energia take over again) is due in 2 days.

DrPhilG

This morning was brighter in Donegal, but it went to crap again by half 10.

Surpassed yesterday's miserable 1.2Kwh but I'll be lucky to break 2kWh today I suspect.

Forecast says solid rain for the next 2 days too.

garo

Brightened up here in Dublin now. I have already exceeded yesterday's production.

Mickeroo

Only managed 0.3kwh for all of yesterday. Today should be better but not by much I reckon.

garo

idc wrote: »

1.6 kWh Monday 19th Oct
Location: North Dublin
kWP: 4.65
Split string: 2.17 kWp (SE) 2.48kWp (SW)

1.4kWh for me yesterday. Never went above 550W and stayed below 200W except for that 10 mins. 2.4/2.4 E/W split.

drdidlittle

drdidlittle wrote: »

8.5 kWh Friday
3.7 kWh Saturday
5.6 kWh Sunday

Today is looking like setting new record. 10.45 and I've peaked at 90W so far.
Sunday was a frustrating day. Fog just didn't clear around here. One of those days

Finished up on 1.4kWh

idc

1.6 kWh Monday 19th Oct
Location: North Dublin
kWP: 4.65
Split string: 2.17 kWp (SE) 2.48kWp (SW)

DrPhilG

Finished up on 1.2kWh lol

irishchris

Sitting at 90w all day and looking at forecast not going to improve today :-(

DrPhilG

Yeah today is going to be an absolute shocker.

Peaked at 190w earlier, no idea how. Been sitting around 60w most of the day. 0.2kWh in the bank this far, lol.

DeclanD54

5.5kwh friday
6.8kwh Saturday
9.2kwh sunday. Full sun until midday

slave1

Today will be interesting, so gloomy here, long time since I've had to put on all the lights as just way too dark indoors....

drdidlittle

8.5 kWh Friday
3.7 kWh Saturday
5.6 kWh Sunday

Today is looking like setting new record. 10.45 and I've peaked at 90W so far.
Sunday was a frustrating day. Fog just didn't clear around here. One of those days

idc

5.6 kWh Friday 16th Oct
5.0 kWh Saturday 17th Oct
7.9 kWh Sunday 18th Oct

Location: North Dublin
KWP: 4.65
Split string: 2.17 Kwp (SE) 2.48Kwp (SW)

Winterman1234

DrPhilG wrote: »

Odd few days.

Friday 8.7kWh
Yesterday - 2.3kWh
Today 11.2kWh

2.48kw array, single South East facing, south donegal

Friday 2.9kWh
Yesterday 5.6kWh
Today 5.1kWh