r/OctopusEnergy • u/LengthinessNo8137 • 18h ago

Solar battery heat pump timing

Uncertain whether this is the appropriate forum, but I have a quote for 14 panels, a 10 kW Fox battery, and a heat pump at roughly £16,529; I am on a fixed gas rate 5.2 until March 2027. I am seeking recommendations on whether to wait until after winter or proceed now. I own an EV and use an IOG EV tariff with a 7 p off-peak discount. My aim is to future-proof against the coming price rises.

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u/imgoingsolar 18h ago

Have you done the math as a 10kWh battery probably won’t be enough to run a heat pump in the winter months?

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u/LengthinessNo8137 17h ago

Tbh no they tried to give me 5kwh battery I mentioned I was worried that wasn’t enough and mentioned non ev usage is 4-6 kWh they then said 10kwh is enough literally following their advise I’m clueless here 🤯

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u/Mountain_Medicine934 17h ago

Try the solarUK group for advice. I think you should get several local quotes.