Exploring the economics of finding, ordering, installing and operating a Solar PV system for home use.
Synopsis
Discussions involving the finding, ordering, installing and operating a home Solar PV system started back in December 2020. With 4 quotes in hand, Chris embarked on a new project:
- Chris went for a local supplier who recommended a Tesla Powerwall 13.5Kwh battery with 19 panels.
- The order for around £17k was placed in February 2021 with a 25% deposit.
- The installation of the panels took place until August 2021 with the Powerwall following in September.
Chris will discuss the delays he faced, due to COVID-19 and DNO approval. The frustrations around battery supply chain issues and the need to change energy supplier to get the best tariffs.
And the good news, as of March 2022, Chris has been able to generate all of his electricity demand from solar as well as exporting power at 4.2p/kwh to the grid.
Chris will also discuss two android apps Tesla and SolarEdge which monitor system performance online.
About the speaker
Chris Todd-Davies Treasurer and STEM Ambassador
Chris was born a long time ago in NZ and moved to Queensland where he attended high school and University. He came to UK in the 70’s and has lived in Reading since 2009. Now semi-retired, Chris was previously a Senior Project Manager with a German IT multinational. The IT change projects he has been involved in included transition and transformation of IT infrastructure and systems following acquisitions or outsourcing; it resulted in a decade of work throughout the UK, US and Europe.
Chris's activities now focus around STEM events for school children across Berks, Hampshire, Bucks and Surrey such as TeenTech, Bucks Skill Show and SatroFEST.
Since September 2013, Chris has been the BCS Berkshire treasurer and a regular attendee at ‘SocialTech’ meets and Reading Geek Night.
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