Wire Brigade

Thanks to The-image-works for the graphics. @ecocars1 @MyEnergiLTD

Interesting looking at 2 different off grid installations we have done. 1st has 32kW of PV. 2nd has 5kW PV and a 6kW turbine (PV inverter).

Fitted a @myenergiuk Eddi to a 20kW turbine today.

First month of entire island running off grid. The island was running entirely on a 32kW generator, this month its run entirely from the sun. 1718kWh generated could have been more but once the 100kWh of batteries are full it reduces to demand only. @Victron_Energy @Pylontech1

Third charge at Tesla today. Why pay 85p/kw on the gridserve chargers. £9.99 fir a month of Tesla use and already saved over £20. No brainer. @ecocars1

2nd charge on Tesla points. Great idea @ecocars1 46p/kW instead of the 89p on the M74. And they work!

Trying a Tesla supercharger for first time. Worked first time using Tesla app.

Quick job today. Renusol mounts are really easy to fit. 7kW PV and inverter.

Didn’t think I’d find worse wiring than solar dynamics did on Orkney but I’ve found it. 2.5mm cable used to extend 10mm 3ph cables.

Cables to tidy up but system online and powering an entire island community. 32kW PV, 100kWh of storage. Split ph with 3rd ph and two turbines to be added for the winter. @Victron_Energy @Pylontech1

Over on Papa Stronsay today. Starting commissioning of 32kW off grid island.

Went to work in the Twizy today. Charge on new @RolecEV dual charger we fitted yesterday.

Fitted a new dual @RolecEV charger today. Easy to fit and set to free vend as customer request. Charging up tomorrow when I’m on site.

Made a good start on fully off grid victron system. 55kw PV, 32kW split phase supply and 40kWh of batteries.

On the way back from fitting smart meter on Shapinsay. Only car on the boat.

Don’t think this will do well on an EICR. What’s wrong with it? @ArtElectrics #diywiring

Anyone interested in a working heliomotion GPS solar tracker? 40% more energy. We have tested it for 18 months and it’s just not suitable for the high winds up here in Orkney. Can pallet up and ship at buyers cost. Spare GPS control card included. Panels not included.£1200.

Nice sunset tonight. Solar tracker is still generating @ecocars1 @TheSolarShed

Makes me smile to see everything is on and no grid usage. 😀@myenergiuk @ecocars1 @TheSolarShed

Thought I’d try updating firmware on my @myenergiuk devices at the same time. Due to these all being in the workshop and a fair distance from the house it usually takes ages to update. Unplugged from router and away they go. @ecocars1 @TheSolarShed

First world problems! Too much energy and not wanting to give it away so dumping stored energy into EV, underfloor heating buffer and washer/dryer & oven on. @myenergiuk @TheSolarShed @ecocars1 @ArtElectrics