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Power It, Store It, Grow It. MyGreenTech supports individuals, families, communities and otherwise to develop understanding, to source tech, to build and manage, and sustain all three. MyGreenTech seeks to share the balance between the demands of individuals and families as consumers as well as human beings open to developmental progress in realistic and meaningful way(s).

The greatest philosophers and theoreticians understand that life and relations on earth start from basic materialism. Whatever political or ideological concepts one finds most persuasive and one finds greatest personal affinity to, there is an inherent historical materialism.

Below one can find the core menu for PowerIt, StoreIt and GrowIt. The front page of MyGreenTech.net provides a map to all pages within the website. This home page will evolve, but currently the focus is on these three core pages. Within these main domains the different Key Debate areas and surrounding discussion will grow and as they grow to a critical mass, individual pages will be created to provide appropriate space and scope for the individual area of focus. All pages that exist on the three main Theme Pages, are shown below on this MyGreenTech.net Homepage.

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The challenge of any Self-Supporting Solutions Finding pages is to understand who it serves. In essence these pages are a Do It Youself Guide to understanding basic sufficiency in generating renwable energy resources, while, sustaining what its Powering, through suitable Storage in a safe and accessible way. In turn, this is about reacting to unstable contemporary conditions, whether pandemics, disrupted National Grid power, or wider destabilised world effecting all. These pages provide a minimum resilience support across three key elements of indepenent off-grid existence.

An individual or family has a whole variety of needs when it comes to powering what they consume and what they need. The two things are ultimately different and its a subjective debate as to what this would cover. There a variety of ways we consume energy, what drives those differences, this is outlined in the Archetypes page.

This explainer looks into the differences in the way we consume energy, what drives those differences and outlines why understanding them is essential for designing fair policies. In 2023, a quarter of the UK’s total energy consumption was spent in our homes. Most of this was used for heating and hot water (80%), followed by appliances (15%) and then lighting and cooking (6%). In total, British homes spent £57.6bn on energy in 2023. Last year, UK households collectively paid £30.8bn for electricity and £24.9bn for gas – even though they used far more of the latter. Over that period, they used approximately 93,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, but 237,000 GWh of natural gas, as well as 45,000 GWh of other fuels, such as oil, wood, etc. Read the text-based description of this image What affects how much energy different households use? Changes to energy bills are often explained in terms of a “typical” household. While this can be useful when trying to give a quick, easily understood snapshot of a situation, we know that, in reality, there’s no such thing. Energy costs are not evenly divided among the UK’s 28 million households and how much energy they use and how much they pay varies significantly. This depends on two elements – the type of home and the profile of the people who live in it. The energy use of a home can be affected by: the size of the property the level of insulation the type of heating. The household profile itself will also affect how much energy is used, such as: the number of people their health and age their lifestyle. Differences in energy consumption mean that changes in gas and electricity prices can affect households very differently depending on their specific needs and circumstances. Understanding those differences will be crucial to ensuring that the transition to clean heat will be fair for everyone, especially the least advantaged. How does the type of heating system affect energy consumption? Since most energy is used for heating, a household’s heating requirements and the fuel and heating technology they use will largely determine how much they spend on energy. The vast majority (84%) of British homes are currently heated by natural gas and use electricity mainly for lighting and other appliances, with a smaller proportion heated by electricity (8%) or oil, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), wood or coal (6%). A small fraction are connected to communal heating (2%). Homes heated by natural gas will usually have a gas bill that is similar to their electricity bill even though they consume many more units of gas than electricity. This is because electricity prices are much higher relative to gas prices. Electrically heated homes are much more exposed to the high costs of electricity because they typically rely on direct electrical heating (such as panel heaters) which is very inefficient. As a result, these households face a greater rate and, increased severity of, fuel poverty compared to those with gas heating. However, there is a small subset of electrically heated homes that do have lower total energy bills – those with heat pumps (less than 2% of all homes). Why else do some homes use more energy than others? It will be no surprise that bigger homes typically need more heat. The size of a property is the biggest factor affecting energy bills because heating costs add up quickly. A large, five-bedroom detached house might need 2.5 times more energy for heating than a two-bedroom flat, assuming similar levels of insulation and similar heating patterns. In a gas-heated household, electricity consumption is a little less affected by size because the number of appliances varies less. Adding electricity to gas, a total bill can still be around twice the size of a larger home. The age of a property plays a big role too, as newer homes tend to have better insulation and so use less energy. Why do some households need more energy than others? Even two households living in an identical home won’t necessarily have the same energy bill. People who spend most of their time at home require more energy for heating when compared with those who are employed. This includes pensioners, families with young children, those working full-time from home, or people with disabilities and their carers. The number of people in a household is another big factor. While some households can be large, some homes can be under-occupied, for example, single pensioners in larger owned houses. Though they may have a proportionately small electricity consumption, they cannot reduce their gas (or other fuel) spending to the level of someone living alone in a smaller property. Finally, different lifestyles also affect energy use. Sometimes this is due to personal choice, people have different comfort preferences and set their thermostats to different temperatures. But for some, this is due to necessity, such as households with health needs who may need a lot of electricity because they are running energy-intensive medical equipment. This chart illustrates the bills of four different hypothetical households, two using both gas and electricity and two relying on electricity only: Read the text-based description of this image Other than the amount of energy used, what affects the size of an energy bill? Type of tariff. Energy tariffs are the rate consumers pay for their gas or electricity. There are different types of tariffs consumers can choose from based on what suits their energy use. Some tariffs offer a fixed rate for every kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity, while others offer a variable rate which can change depending on market prices, time or type of use. For example, households that can be flexible with their routines – cooking, washing or charging their electric vehicle outside of the peak times – can save by using off-peak tariffs that charge a reduced rate for using electricity at times of low demand, such as EV charging tariffs. However, not every household can be flexible in their energy use and therefore have less ability to reduce costs. Type of meter. Energy companies give different rates depending on how a customer pays for energy. Most people (70%) pay a set amount each month with direct debit. Others pay each month depending on how much they’ve used (standard credit) or pay in advance with a prepayment meter. Households on standard credit usually face higher rates. Prepayment meter customers used to be at a disadvantage too but government regulation now ensures they pay less. How can we map the different types of households? Despite all the variation we have discussed so far, it can be useful to be able to group households based on common characteristics. This can help us understand how different energy policies or social support might affect different types of households. The UK’s energy regulator Ofgem has developed 24 consumer archetypes that represent the range of household types living in British homes. The population is sorted into these archetypes based on a mix of factors that affect energy use, including important information about households’ circumstances. For example, the archetypes are split by income. This matters because the same energy bill (eg £2,000) means something very different to low earners of £20,000 compared to someone with an income of £50,000. The chart below shows how many units of electricity each archetype uses. Archetypes with zero gas use are off the gas grid. Hover over bars to see more information about each archetype. Read the text-based description of this image Helping households in fuel poverty This understanding is especially important for supporting fuel-poor households, defined as those who spend a large portion of their income on energy. Existing schemes (Warm Homes Discount, Cold Weather Payments and Winter Fuel Payments) try to target support by testing for high energy expenditure and low income. These schemes give a flat rebate to people who qualify. This means, however, that they provide a much smaller relative benefit to larger households (compared with smaller ones) or to people living in homes with very low energy efficiency (compared with those living in better-insulated properties). An alternative approach would be to tier support based on energy needs or to provide a reduced rate for eligible households. How will households’ energy consumption change in the future? The way households use energy is expected to change drastically over the next 15 years as the country goes through the green transition. Millions of households will need to transition from gas or oil boilers to low-carbon electric-powered heating such as heat pumps. More widespread use of electric cars (EVs) will also contribute to higher electricity consumption. As a result, the difference in energy bills between homes with gas boilers and homes with low-carbon heating could become significant. Depending on how prices evolve, households using electrical heating could see higher bills in the short term but save money in the long term. Even though wholesale prices are hard to predict and outside of their direct control, the government and Ofgem can significantly influence the prices households pay through measures such as setting network cost caps, reallocating policy levies, and targeting energy bill support. By considering energy consumption profiles, policymakers can make sure that the electricity transition ahead of us is planned, fair and doesn’t leave people behind.

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Key Guide kWH and kW

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Build a viable stand alone system with the following key elements:

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  • Suitable Tech
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Suitable Tech:

  • Deep Cycle 12v/24v/48v Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
  • Inverters Charge Controllers, Battery monitors
  • PV Solar Mono and Bi Facial
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Step By Step Safety Guide

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Medium Consumption Family

 

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Low Consumption Family

 

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Distributed Battery and Energy Storage Systems (BESS) (DER)  (IN STORE-IT)

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  • Demand kWH Scenario 1 High Consumption, Med, low etc
  • Suitable Tech
  • Installation
  • Products/ Affiliates

Suitable Tech:

  • Deep Cycle 12v/24v/48v Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
  • Inverters Charge Controllers, Battery monitors
  • PV Solar Mono and Bi Facial
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  • Installation
  • Products/ Affiliates
  • Find vids and utilise basic principles and training
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  • Fuses and wire capacity
  • How to determine Amp voltage load Which wires for what purpose

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Mobile All-One Container Kit / Solar Tracker 

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BTU Air Conditioning

In the context of air conditioners, BTU (British Thermal Unit) refers to the cooling capacity of the unit
. It measures how much heat the air conditioner can remove from a space in one hour. A higher BTU rating indicates a greater cooling capacity, meaning the air conditioner can cool a larger area or do so more quickly.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
BTU as a measure of heat removal:
BTU quantifies the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. In air conditioners, this is translated to how much heat the unit can remove from a room in an hour.
BTU and room size:
Generally, larger rooms require air conditioners with higher BTU ratings to effectively cool the space. For example, a small bedroom might need a 6,000 BTU unit, while a large living room could require 12,000 BTU or more.
Choosing the right BTU:
It's important to select an air conditioner with the appropriate BTU rating for your room size. Too low of a BTU and the unit will struggle to cool the space effectively, while too high of a BTU can lead to the unit turning off and on frequently, potentially causing humidity issues. BTU and energy efficiency:
While a higher BTU generally means more cooling power, it doesn't necessarily mean better energy efficiency. A unit with a BTU rating that's too high for the room can lead to wasted energy and higher electricity bills.

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Aspiring Sustainable Individual Micro Inverters

 

Micro Inverters

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user Microinverters for Solar Panels: Pros, Cons & Comparison Solar Installation Plug In Solar This is the electricity bill saving for a medium use home, with a 10 panel and 5kWh battery system on a standard tariff with our fixed outgoing rate (£50), compared to no solar installation on a standard tariff (£879). This is a saving of £829 or 94% of their total electricity bill. See our solar savings blog for full details and calculations. Standard Electricity Bill, G1 = A1*D1/100 + E1*365/100 Solar Electricity Bill, G2 = (A2-B2*C2)*D2/100 - (B2-B2*C2)*F2/100 + E2*365/100 Electricity Bill Saving (£), H = G1 - G2 Electricity Bill Saving (%), I = G1/H2 Payback Period = J/H Where A - J are: A1/A2 - 2,700kWh Ofgem medium household usage B2 - 4,045kWh annual energy generation from 10 panels C2 - 49% self consumption from MCS ‘in half the day’ look up tables N.B self consumption cannot be greater than total elec usage D1/D2 - 27.03p/kWh average Flexible Octopus electricity import rate (April 2025) E1/E2 - 52.43 p/kWh average Flexible Octopus electricity standing charge (April 2025) F2 - 15p/kWh average Fixed Outgoing Octopus electricity export rate (April 2025) J - Octopus Solar Installation costs (April 2025) Join thousands of Octopus customers who paid nothing for their electricity bills last year thanks to their solar, battery & smart tariffs 4,829 customers on the Octoplus Flux and Intelligent Octopus Flux tariffs offset the total cost of their electricity usage by selling their solar energy back to the grid. From 01.06.24 to 31.05.25. A solar system can increase the value of your home Analysis by the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge suggests a 16% value uplift for new-build homes with enough solar and battery storage to eliminate energy bills. A further study of over five million existing properties indicates a 2-3% value increase for existing homes with solar panels or heat pumps (versus like-for-like gas-heated homes). According to the Sustainable Markets Initiative: Cleantech Homes report, 2024. The UK's most awarded energy supplier We've won more awards for customer service than anyone else.

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Medium Consumption Family

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MICRO INVERTERS:
Microinverters are used in solar panel systems to convert direct current (DC) electricity from each individual solar panel into alternating current (AC) electricity, which is the type used by most homes and appliances. They offer several advantages, including increased energy production, improved safety, and greater flexibility in system design compared to traditional string inverters. Here's a more detailed explanation::

1. Increased Energy Production:
Panel-level optimization:
Unlike string inverters, which handle a group of panels, microinverters are connected to each individual panel. This means that if one panel is shaded or underperforming, it doesn't negatively impact the output of other panels in the system, as would happen with a string inverter.
Higher yield:
By maximizing the output of each panel, microinverters can lead to a higher overall energy production, especially in systems with shading or panels facing different directions.
2. Enhanced Safety:
Reduced DC voltage:
Microinverters convert the DC electricity to AC electricity at the panel level, eliminating the high-voltage DC electricity on the roof and within the building. This significantly reduces the risk of electrical fires and makes the system safer to work on.
Rapid shutdown:
Many microinverter systems have built-in rapid shutdown features, allowing for quick and safe de-energization of the system in case of emergencies.
3. Greater Design Flexibility:
Multiple orientations and angles:
Microinverters allow for panels to be installed at different angles and orientations, which can be beneficial for roofs with complex shapes or shading issues.
Scalability:
Microinverter systems are easily scalable. You can add more panels and microinverters later without needing to replace the entire system or inverter.
4. Improved Monitoring and Maintenance:
Panel-level monitoring:
Many microinverter systems offer detailed monitoring of each panel's performance, allowing for easy identification and troubleshooting of any issues.
Simplified replacement:
If a microinverter fails, it only affects the output of the single panel it's connected to, making replacement relatively simple.
5. Longer Lifespan and Warranty:
Extended durability:
Microinverters are typically built to last longer than string inverters, often with 25-year warranties.
Reduced long-term costs:
While microinverters may have a higher initial cost, their longer lifespan and potential for increased energy production can lead to lower long-term costs.
Microinverters: Everything You Need to Know in 2025 - EcoWatch
In summary, microinverters offer a more advanced and efficient approach to solar panel electricity conversion, with benefits in energy production, safety, flexibility, and long-term performance.

 

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