...and a random observation about domestic batteries, load shifting, time of use tariffs, and social justice:
My understanding is that energy suppliers pay very much more for energy at peak rate than in the night - this means that if customers are charging batteries at night at a lower cost, then discharging at peak time at a higher export rate, then they save the supplier money, which (this is the dodgy bit) reduces everyone's bills...
...and a random observation about domestic batteries, load shifting, time of use tariffs, and social justice:
My understanding is that energy suppliers pay very much more for energy at peak rate than in the night - this means that if customers are charging batteries at night at a lower cost, then discharging at peak time at a higher export rate, then they save the supplier money, which (this is the dodgy bit) reduces everyone's bills...
Or just increases their profits and shareholder dividends?
If you think about it, maybe "heated debates" could be the thing of the future ? The energy generated could then be piped into the National Grid and allow cheaper electricity prices for all. So as well as Green Energy we could have People Power ? Just needs a techie expert to work out how to do it
sort of an eco development of Flanders and Swann's political version of Boyle's Law - "The greater the external pressure, the greater the volume of hot air"
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As I tried to say - storage heaters provided cheap heat - and they were installed in (some) council properties when CH was not a viable option. Obviously others also benefited - I don't dispute that. Now we have solar - but AFAIK, there is no nationwide scheme to move the council housing stock to solar - let alone the rented sector. So at the moment, typically the people who can install solar are the more wealthy (I take on board Hosta's free solar - and I have no clue as to his financial status, his assets etc - but I don't think that free solar is common place) - to include battery adds £000s to the price.
What I still see is just another way in which the gap widens - maybe it has always been thus and always will be.
As I also tried to say, unlike storage heat, solar offers energy. Running electric items becomes cheaper (over time - after initial outlay is recouped) - fridges, freezers, computers all become cheaper. To then have the additional benefit of being able to store energy at cheaper rates than would normally be available is just another benefit that those without upfront funds will never be able to benefit from.
I know that the whole point of smart and solar is also to manage loads - so it is beneficial for all to move away from peaks and smooth usage - so offering cheap rates overnight benefits all those who can switch their usage patterns - and the energy producers. The wind blows at night as well as during the day.
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No access to mains gas, oil heating and low household income are amongst the criteria
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