dragonfly-uk
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We own a holiday lodge in the UK, and I'm currently planning a solar system, with the intention of reducing both electric and gas usage. We are on a private electricity supply so we can't use any Feed In Tariff or similar. The cabin is equipped with a 20a mains supply and piped LPG for heating and cooking. We already have a Smart EV car charger so this has to be factored into the plans.
I haven't done final measures but I think I can get a 4kw system, on the front roof, that gets the most sun, and faces correctly, so I'm thinking of installing a system in 3 steps.
Step 1.
Solar Panels and Grid Tie Inverter System.
Step 2.
Lift the Utility Cupboard floor, so that the front load washing machines are approx 18in higher, allowing for a water tank/heater with coil etc. underneath. So that the water going into the LPG water boiler is pre-heated in the electric heater, and the central heating liquid, runs through the coil, providing heating for the house.
Step 3.
Battery Pack for overnight\cloudy day usage.
The 3 steps will probably be completed over the course of 3 to 6 months, as time and money allow. My intention for the completed system, is that the system prioritises usage\vehicle charging, then uses surplus power to charge the battery pack, and then once the battery pack is charged, heats the water.
Firstly does this sound like a good plan?
I haven't done final measures but I think I can get a 4kw system, on the front roof, that gets the most sun, and faces correctly, so I'm thinking of installing a system in 3 steps.
Step 1.
Solar Panels and Grid Tie Inverter System.
Step 2.
Lift the Utility Cupboard floor, so that the front load washing machines are approx 18in higher, allowing for a water tank/heater with coil etc. underneath. So that the water going into the LPG water boiler is pre-heated in the electric heater, and the central heating liquid, runs through the coil, providing heating for the house.
Step 3.
Battery Pack for overnight\cloudy day usage.
The 3 steps will probably be completed over the course of 3 to 6 months, as time and money allow. My intention for the completed system, is that the system prioritises usage\vehicle charging, then uses surplus power to charge the battery pack, and then once the battery pack is charged, heats the water.
Firstly does this sound like a good plan?