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Best esb connection for New build with PV solar panel

03-03-2023 03:26PM

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conbue

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Hi just wondering if anyone has any experience. New build with Pv Solar panels 6.5kw and nt sure which connection 24hr or day/night?

Thanks

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#2 06-03-2023 11:11AM

mike_2009

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Do you have a battery or an EV? Day/Night would be very useful in the winter when the sun is at its lowest when coupled with a battery to time shift the cheaper off peak rate and when heating demand is highest & not much solar generation happening. Does it have an ASHP or other type of heating?
Without a battery 24 hr may be simpler, with a battery day/night definitely. Try the renewables sub board also for ideas / advice.

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#3 06-03-2023 12:22PM

Lumen

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Are you talking about metering or billing? New or existing connection?
From what I've read on the EV & solar FB groups ESB are trying to upgrade all existing day/meters to smart meters, so it seems unlikely they're offering day/night meters for new connections.

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