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Welcome to the new Microgen Database Google Group.

This group replaces the Microgen Database Forums.

In April 2018 the Microgen Database Forums on the Microgen Database website were converted to read-only archives:

https://microgen-staging.sheffield.ac.uk/forum/

The archived Forums would have required a major software upgrade to maintain security which we could not justify given the level of use.

This group has the same categories as the original Microgen Database Forums.

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Dave Tester, … Chris Bugg85

10/4/22

Dimplex Free-E Solar PV Immersion Diverter

Hi folks, I thought I should chip in with my solution: Rather than replacing the fan, I just

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Dimplex Free-E Solar PV Immersion Diverter

Hi folks, I thought I should chip in with my solution: Rather than replacing the fan, I just

10/4/22

Matthew Wilson, … Mark Brogan8

4/20/22

Dimplex Free e

Hi Kevin, Thanks for getting back to me, It was showing “store full” all the time and we had very

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Dimplex Free e

Hi Kevin, Thanks for getting back to me, It was showing “store full” all the time and we had very

4/20/22

Michael Hughes, … John Rush7

3/17/22

Economic benefit from batteries

It comes down to how much can you consume on site. For 4kw arrays definitely head down the heating

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Economic benefit from batteries

It comes down to how much can you consume on site. For 4kw arrays definitely head down the heating

3/17/22

Web Sites, … Gary Coombs8

3/11/22

Connecting existing FIT solar panels to a battery

I meant that because it has not yet been through the FIT meter, ie it has come from panels to battery

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Connecting existing FIT solar panels to a battery

I meant that because it has not yet been through the FIT meter, ie it has come from panels to battery

3/11/22

Escape Man, Janet Davies2

3/10/22

Why we probably CANNOT have domestic batteries..

Now the days are getting longer I save most of my excess solar energy in my battery on wheels via my

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Why we probably CANNOT have domestic batteries..

Now the days are getting longer I save most of my excess solar energy in my battery on wheels via my

3/10/22

Paul Savory, MrPhproxy2

3/10/22

I'm so mad

I have to ask then.. If you were receiving FIT payments (ie getting any money at all) then the panels

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I'm so mad

I have to ask then.. If you were receiving FIT payments (ie getting any money at all) then the panels

3/10/22

John Haynes, … nigelcooper20

3/7/22

FiT export rates

Thanks Edwyn, researching the subject next! -------- Original message -------- From: Edwyn Corteen

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FiT export rates

Thanks Edwyn, researching the subject next! -------- Original message -------- From: Edwyn Corteen

3/7/22

Trandafir Marius Leonard, Kevin Morrison2

1/5/22

I want to install solar panels and store energy in my house in Sheffield.

Hiya, if your on facebook there is a good group which has a lot of installers and helpful people on

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I want to install solar panels and store energy in my house in Sheffield.

Hiya, if your on facebook there is a good group which has a lot of installers and helpful people on

1/5/22

Microgen Database, … Andy D'Agorne21

7/5/21

MicrogenDB website is closing down on Wednesday 2nd June 2021.

Very sad to see the demise of this valuable citizen science project providing data from across the

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MicrogenDB website is closing down on Wednesday 2nd June 2021.

Very sad to see the demise of this valuable citizen science project providing data from across the

7/5/21

James Preston, … Gary Coombs6

6/22/21

Newbie query

I know that heating my water when the boiler would otherwise be off costs about the same with gas as

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Newbie query

I know that heating my water when the boiler would otherwise be off costs about the same with gas as

6/22/21

John RUSH

5/27/21

Re: [Microgen Database] Digest for microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 3 updates in 1 topic

It is a shame really. I have migrated to using pvoutput.org as an alternative. The site is basically

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Re: [Microgen Database] Digest for microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 3 updates in 1 topic

It is a shame really. I have migrated to using pvoutput.org as an alternative. The site is basically

5/27/21

Pete Cop, … Geoffrey Evans13

5/11/21

1st 6 months v. 2nd 6 months

Readings from my Solaredge system. Big difference between Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec. On Monday, May 10,

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1st 6 months v. 2nd 6 months

Readings from my Solaredge system. Big difference between Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec. On Monday, May 10,

5/11/21

Alan 6104, John Rush3

5/1/21

March 2021 data

You can click on the analyse system button and the should bring the data up to date. On Friday, 30

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March 2021 data

You can click on the analyse system button and the should bring the data up to date. On Friday, 30

5/1/21

James Cadman, … Melvin37

3/18/21

Payback!

Sorry for the earlier typo! On 18/03/2021 19:28, Melvin wrote: Re, FIT rates: I think that I'm

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Payback!

Sorry for the earlier typo! On 18/03/2021 19:28, Melvin wrote: Re, FIT rates: I think that I'm

3/18/21

ahamilton152

2/14/21

MCS and FIT registration worries

Thank you for the quick replies. I used an MCS installed and approved kit and ticked all the boxes.

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MCS and FIT registration worries

Thank you for the quick replies. I used an MCS installed and approved kit and ticked all the boxes.

2/14/21

John Rush, … Graham Burton21

1/21/21

Statistics update

Hi Jamie, thanks for that, appreciate the prompt response. Cheers Graham On Thu, 21 Jan 2021, 14:12

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Statistics update

Hi Jamie, thanks for that, appreciate the prompt response. Cheers Graham On Thu, 21 Jan 2021, 14:12

1/21/21

Terry Farrell, Jamie Taylor2

12/2/20

Change wrong readings

Hi Terry, Thanks for continuing to donate data. Once the readings have passed the automated

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Change wrong readings

Hi Terry, Thanks for continuing to donate data. Once the readings have passed the automated

12/2/20

Ken Wakefield, John Haynes4

11/11/20

Inverter reliability/replacement

Very reasonable. Hope it goes smoothly. Sent from my iPhone On 11 Nov 2020, at 22:25, Ken Wakefield

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Inverter reliability/replacement

Very reasonable. Hope it goes smoothly. Sent from my iPhone On 11 Nov 2020, at 22:25, Ken Wakefield

11/11/20

Woodside, Jamie Taylor2

10/5/20

Upload/change erroneous data

I've cc'd in the microgen...@sheffield.ac.uk inbox - this will go through to Ethan who

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Upload/change erroneous data

I've cc'd in the microgen...@sheffield.ac.uk inbox - this will go through to Ethan who

10/5/20

John Twidell, Jamie Taylor4

10/2/20

Re: [Microgen Database] Digest for microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi John, I've forwarded this query on to Ethan (microgen...@sheffield.ac.uk), he'll

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Re: [Microgen Database] Digest for microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 1 update in 1 topic

Hi John, I've forwarded this query on to Ethan (microgen...@sheffield.ac.uk), he'll

10/2/20

Andy Fletcher

9/30/20

Hanging both East and West strings on the same inverter input

I recently came across this paper where they looked at putting two identical strings one East facing

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Hanging both East and West strings on the same inverter input

I recently came across this paper where they looked at putting two identical strings one East facing

9/30/20

John Rose, … Ian Bocking4

8/17/20

'crystal-coated solar cells'

BBC had an item in May. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51799503 Kind Regards, Ian Bocking On 17/

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'crystal-coated solar cells'

BBC had an item in May. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51799503 Kind Regards, Ian Bocking On 17/

8/17/20

Mike P, … P.R. Savory6

8/12/20

Solar panels enhancement unit

I fell for this and a guy came to see me. My whole system was up to maggots and not producing. Plus

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Solar panels enhancement unit

I fell for this and a guy came to see me. My whole system was up to maggots and not producing. Plus

8/12/20

Anwar Mahmood

7/15/20

Subsidies slash EV lease costs in Germany, France

Thought this might be of interest. Subsidies slash EV lease costs in Germany, France https://europe.

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Subsidies slash EV lease costs in Germany, France

Thought this might be of interest. Subsidies slash EV lease costs in Germany, France https://europe.

7/15/20

Trevor Lewis, … John Haynes13

7/1/20

Too Sunny for Scottish Power !

Good morning all No problem with highest ever payment from FiT dept of NPower. Submitted reading last

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Too Sunny for Scottish Power !

Good morning all No problem with highest ever payment from FiT dept of NPower. Submitted reading last

7/1/20

paul me, Gary Coombs2

6/30/20

Re: [Microgen Database] Abridged summary of microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 6 updates in 1 topic

I have been using the immerSUN since 2013 (Mk1) and then the Mk2 since 2015 and would have

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Re: [Microgen Database] Abridged summary of microgen-database-group@sheffield.ac.uk - 6 updates in 1 topic

I have been using the immerSUN since 2013 (Mk1) and then the Mk2 since 2015 and would have

6/30/20

Terry Farrell, … Anwar Mahmood14

6/9/20

A cracking good April 2020

Talk about range anxiety!!! From: microgen-da...@sheffield.ac.uk <microgen-database-group

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A cracking good April 2020

Talk about range anxiety!!! From: microgen-da...@sheffield.ac.uk <microgen-database-group

6/9/20

Malcolm Morton, … Andy Fletcher21

6/9/20

Increasing difference between Inverter & FIT meters

On 09/06/2020 22:32, John Haynes wrote: > Hi Mike > > Doubtful if calibrated. Just accurate

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Increasing difference between Inverter & FIT meters

On 09/06/2020 22:32, John Haynes wrote: > Hi Mike > > Doubtful if calibrated. Just accurate

6/9/20

Ken Wakefield, … Nigel Titley9

6/5/20

An even better May 2020

Well, I'm back in business and the electrician confirmed that the wires were indeed inadequately

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An even better May 2020

Well, I'm back in business and the electrician confirmed that the wires were indeed inadequately

6/5/20

Trevor Lewis

6/2/20

Comparison of PV performance with local insolation

Hello, I've had my 3.5 kWp system since 2011, and have kept daily data. I have only recently come

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Comparison of PV performance with local insolation

Hello, I've had my 3.5 kWp system since 2011, and have kept daily data. I have only recently come

6/2/20