The Alternative Energy Thread - Generators, Solar, UPS, Wind

[umans]

Seems like it is due to import(O +P) is more than export. (910+372= 1282 > 1175).
I also got my bill today, no conversion yet as I was surplus in August as well.

[centos]

I am discussing the billing cycle. LESCO has gone down from 3 months to 1 month billing cycle. It means access exported units from 1st month won't off-set access imported units in 2nd or 3rd month. You will have to pay for that on double the price.

[saqibhassan95]

I am discussing the billing cycle. LESCO has gone down from 3 months

it's still 3 months, nothing has changed

ccess exported units from 1st month won't off-set access imported units in 2nd or 3rd month

it was same back then

[sardarg]

checked various links shared in this topic sirs @saqibhassan95 @centos @mgalaxy3 @akbargr8 it is very clear that Net metering benefit will either vanish or may become insignificant before the next summer knock, specially for the users with peak / off peak slabs.

[saqibhassan95]

it is very clear that Net metering benefit will either vanish or may become insignificant before the next summer knock, specially for the users with peak / off peak slabs.

that's inevitable
nothing surprising

[AkbarGr8]

I think benefit will reduce but not vanish - at least in the short term. I personally am not jumping to conclusions before a formal announcement/ will plan alternative strategy once clear.

Hybrid / offgrid solutions require a much bigger investment and will require an analysis / comparison with ongrid only once a new napp rate is announced.

[umans]

No, there is no change in that, my bill is still according to 3 months as before and other members reporting the same. I already mentioned above why this happened in your case

[umans]

I'll second you on that. So far issue is only buy back rate, as far as unit to unit exchange is there, NetMetering will remain beneficial.
Personally I'm gradually reducing my dependency on grid, I have increased storage capacity to 11KWH.

[centos]

Are you on LESCO? please share your bill.

[tuaha7]

Increase your knowledge about solar:

[umans]

Yes, LESCO

[mirza.ghalib]

Agreed, unless the government has the gall to slap extra tax on solar-generated units consumed on-site or something

[fury316]

AOA,
I need your expert opinion
I have homage htu-2005(1600 watts, non solar) installed with 2 batteries of 155
can I add solar plates if yes how many plates do I have to add (how many watts)
I have heard from a random guy that charge controller will not work with this ups
is it true.

[AbbasJin]

Guys my system has been shutting down during intense rains the last few times it rained hard. Usually it'd come back online in a few hours but the last time it happened the alarm light is flashing and we've to put it system on wapda fallback it's a solar max pv9000 dual Onyx inverter. Any idea what is off?

Below is error log screenshot. His error keeps showing as active for few mins and then is marked as Inactive and then few mins later is shows as active again and alarm light is back on red.

To me it seems like connection issue between the different panels upstairs. They're supposed to be waterproof but I think something is off there.

I called my installer in hopes he'll help. He's from another city but he threw the ball to inverter company asking me to talk to some guy there.

[capsat]

in plain english it mentions connectivity short circuit between the panels.
after sunset day put on insulated gloves and rubber sole shoes to visually inspect the Y connectors under the panels with bright flash light. you may find one or few with moisture dripping traces creating spark trigger disconnection.

specially those which are some how close to the ventilation spaces of panels over structure,, shall be re-done and pasted with motor-grade grease to repel moisture.

Please only do that after sunset at zero generation, for safety.

[umans]

As suggest by @capsat look for lose MC4 connector and DC wiring. Chech Insolation of wire is intact and MC4 connectors are tightly pluged in, some times they seems conneced appearatly but they are loose, make sure that locks are properly interlocked. Either do it at night or disconnect PV from inverter. Be extra careful dealing with DC side as anything abouve 200V is lethal.

[AkbarGr8]

Net metering rates not being changed per Govt of PK.

Source :

https://twitter.com/geonews_urdu/status/1701242346183258148?t=9T1XrA6Q1mkDGUuXjslCXQ&s=19

https://www.dawn.com/news/1775322

[fury316]

anyone

[sufyan.j]

sigh of relief for Green Meter owners

[sardarg]

Net metering rates not being changed per Govt of PK.

sir ji this is eye wash like, swing left punch from right., it is left swing, hold on for right punch.