Gary Does Solar

@deloreancars Yeah, I’d certainly like to understand more about DNOs make their determinations…

@GaryDoesSolar I wasn't allowed a second powerwall because SSE insisted on considering "fault current" of solar (8kW) + powerwall peak (5kW each) despite powerwalls being G100 compliant, and had no answer when I asked "why not just fit a bi-directional 50A breaker on the solar & batt?"

So many people getting solar these days are being limited on their export and also their inverter size. My latest video looks at why and what can be done about that: youtu.be/Bvpl9pvg8zk

@EmyrEva5246531 thanks—now I know it’s a fair wad of cash, but I’ve heard of offers >£20K to go 3-phase… 😳

@GaryDoesSolar Great video, Gary. I was given a 3kW G99 export limit by SPEN, despite me haveing a 3.68kW G98 export for the last 15 years! Just been quoted £4,000 to go three-phase, I'm weighing up options at the moment.

I'm so pleased with my Sigenergy system, which has just been installed😀Find out all about it here: youtu.be/sh4p51vz8oA

@sarah_go_green @TheCleanFuture Yeah, I really like the service. I’ve recorded my experience in this video: youtu.be/d-22OKSRpqY?si…

@TheCleanFuture No but i think Gary from @GaryDoesSolar has.

@sarah_go_green have you tried joining Axle Energy’s virtual power plant with your battery?

@NeedsMustBeFed Next one is on DNO export and generation limits, but one after that will likely be my views on Plug In Solar 👍🏻

@GaryDoesSolar I'm guessing your next video will be on plug-in balcony solar 🤔

@NeedsMustBeFed Yeah, in the UK you can have electricity import and export from different providers 👍🏻

@GaryDoesSolar just had a thought. Given that one has to have a separate MPAN for import and export, is there any reason import and export have to be the same provider?

@energystatsuk I think what you’re doing here is great, Mick 😀🙏

In case you missed it, I've started a YouTube channel. I've been posting Energy Stats content as well as all episodes of my new podcast Energy Unwrapped. It would mean the world if you could share and subscribe to help this grow. Thank you. 👍 @MickWall?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@MickWall?sub_…

Nothing like a bit of real-world solar testing! 😀 youtu.be/Mjw1wCk6-NI?is…

@BenGrahamStocks Crikey! I wish you’d said that earlier, Ben—I soooo wasted my time making all those YouTube videos the last 3 years!! ☹️ GaryDoesSolar.com (Did?)

In hot, sunny regions, solar panels thrive. In the UK, they barely break even. Pushing mass solar here is ignoring geography, and common sense.

My latest video is out now! youtu.be/nxA96wIq7N0

NEW VIDEO: Energy Trading—the next big thing for home solar and battery owners! youtu.be/IvMor9aUfhE

@energystatsuk @OctopusEnergy What a great report! A ton of detail around export rates in general—then, now and tomorrow 👀

Solar export rates cut to 12p. And it may only get worse. My 2025 analysis shows most solar exports happen when the grid least needs them, while evening power is worth far more. Flat export may be under pressure. @OctopusEnergy energy-stats.uk/solar-export-r…

Find out more about what drives me to run my YouTube channel on the Fox Cast: youtube.com/watch?v=AdYBmL…

Are you really on the best smart tariff? Find out in next ti no time with this free utility: youtu.be/d-22OKSRpqY?si…

@energystatsuk Really great chatting with you, Mick!

Is Solar Worth it in the UK? | Energy Unwrapped Podcast | Episode 2 Interview with @GaryDoesSolar We talk through our solar journeys, how his channel started, plans for the future and what to look for when choosing an installer. youtu.be/VG6jsBeIBpA?si…

Octopus Energy has so many smart tariffs that it can be tricky to know which is best for your own particular situation. Fear not though, my latest video gives you the lowdown on all the main ones: youtu.be/lgcWYb8_hjY @OctopusEnergy

My latest video: how to size your solar inverter perfectly: youtu.be/e9xp_bl0jEQ

@TheSolarShed Yes. One was 11.5kW, the other 7.5kW (circa values)

@GaryDoesSolar Full heat loss calculations done during full survey?

As someone who’s looking to get a heat pump (but has received conflicting heat loss calculations from two providers), Mick’s work here is invaluable 🙏