ᐅ Photovoltaic Systems: Advantages, Disadvantages, Experiences, and Is It Worthwhile?

Created on: 9 Jul 2014 11:42
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Fortuna86
Hello,

I would like to know your opinions on the topic of photovoltaic systems.
The plan is for a house with 140 sqm (1507 sq ft) with a south-facing roof.
Is financing such a system worthwhile?
What are your personal experiences in this area?
Do you have to feed the electricity into the grid, or is it allowed/possible to use it yourself?
Are there any special incentives or subsidies available?

What disadvantages does installing such a system have (please don’t mention “appearance”)?
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boxandroof
2 Sep 2019 09:30
Lumpi_LE schrieb:

I’m also wondering how you manage that. I had 68% last month without storage, using a heat pump and air conditioning.
I’m at 16% self-consumption without storage with a 10kWp system and the same combination. Are you referring to self-sufficiency?

Many heat pumps are connected to the main electricity meter.
M4rvin2 Sep 2019 09:33
Is it possible to finance a photovoltaic system in a “cost-neutral” way? Unfortunately, we don’t have any money left...

We will also get a separate meter for the heat pump, but to be honest, I haven’t found an affordable tariff for it yet. Or is it more about buying cheaper nighttime electricity?
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boxandroof
2 Sep 2019 09:36
M4rvin schrieb:

Is it possible to finance a photovoltaic system without any net costs? Unfortunately, we don’t have any money left...

A photovoltaic system can also be financially viable with external financing.
Just connect the heat pump to the regular meter. If that’s not possible, build a meter cascade so the heat pump can use the electricity from the roof while you still have two tariffs.
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fragg
2 Sep 2019 09:45
Lumpi_LE schrieb:

I’m also wondering how you manage that. Without a storage tank, with a heat pump and air conditioning, I had 68% self-consumption last month.
Having a storage tank definitely pays off.

Production: 687.86 kWh
Consumed from that: 442.09 kWh, fed into the grid: 245.77 kWh

Consumption: 606.23 kWh
Self-produced: 442.09 kWh, purchased: 164.14 kWh

Yes, the heat pump is, of course, connected to the same meter as the photovoltaic system and the rest of the house…

Self-sufficiency is 73%
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guckuck2
2 Sep 2019 09:46
There is also a metering concept that includes a meter for the heat pump while still using the photovoltaic electricity. But however it is implemented – it would be unwise not to connect the biggest power consumer to the photovoltaic system.

Our current self-consumption is 35% with just under 7kWp, using a heat pump and no battery storage. I am very satisfied with that, especially during summer.
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Lumpi_LE
2 Sep 2019 09:47
Right, I mixed it up, it was due to the number – incredibly high electricity consumption...
With a battery, you should really be hitting close to 100% in the summer; otherwise, it’s completely pointless.

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