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<blockquote data-quote="TPetti" data-source="post: 527819" data-attributes="member: 35108"><p>Hi,</p><p>We have recently had a e-on smart meter installed, which has thrown up questions, which I feel I should know the answers to, but may have been a bit lazy in understanding the factors involved. Can anyone educate me ?</p><p></p><p>We have a 4kwh solar array installed in 2012 with a current FIT rate of £0.56p. </p><p></p><p>The new meter shows the <strong>net</strong> (Solar / Grid). Firstly, this makes it difficult to see our real time draw from the grid as the Solar input constantly fluctuates depending on the levels of irradiation (especially with intermittent cloud cover). </p><p></p><p>Secondly, The alternative 'home page' display shows the cost (£p) which I can only assume is not a <strong>net </strong>amount ?</p><p></p><p>Thirdly, I had always thought it best to switch on appliances when generating from solar. However, If my FIT is @ £0.56p and my cost from the grid is @ £0.30p, would I not be better off generating the max during the day and drawing from the grid after sunset ?</p><p></p><p>Any input would be appreciated</p><p></p><p>Trevor</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TPetti, post: 527819, member: 35108"] Hi, We have recently had a e-on smart meter installed, which has thrown up questions, which I feel I should know the answers to, but may have been a bit lazy in understanding the factors involved. Can anyone educate me ? We have a 4kwh solar array installed in 2012 with a current FIT rate of £0.56p. The new meter shows the [B]net[/B] (Solar / Grid). Firstly, this makes it difficult to see our real time draw from the grid as the Solar input constantly fluctuates depending on the levels of irradiation (especially with intermittent cloud cover). Secondly, The alternative 'home page' display shows the cost (£p) which I can only assume is not a [B]net [/B]amount ? Thirdly, I had always thought it best to switch on appliances when generating from solar. However, If my FIT is @ £0.56p and my cost from the grid is @ £0.30p, would I not be better off generating the max during the day and drawing from the grid after sunset ? Any input would be appreciated Trevor [/QUOTE]
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