ESBN New Regulations on NC6 Form on 6kW 25amp Inverters May 31/2023

Murt2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120498426#Comment_120498426

What inverter are you going for, what's your current one? Two days ago I got 41.5, I've a neighbor with ridiculously tall trees causing shading issues in the late evening....🙄

I still have yet to come across a house PV owner on NC7.

SD_DRACULA

Sunsynk 8.8kw hybrid, had a Solis 6kw hybrid up until about 2 months ago and I did check against last year's generation, for about this time of the year not much difference between the two.

I got some chimney shading in the mornings too so probably losing a bit there.

Murt2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120498502#Comment_120498502

Oh yeah, I've a Solis, not a fan. Wait until mid-May, you'll see a difference! So are you exporting or using the 8kW from the array? If not, the invertor will throttle the DC power. That's likely why you're not even hitting 7.

I just looked up that Sunsynk 8.8kw hybrid inverter there now....That will do the job! Can the grid output be limited to 6kW?

SD_DRACULA

No throttling as I use all of it usually but one of the strings 4kwp is at a very low angle around 10-15 degrees or so while the other is 38 or so, so it makes sense for this time of the year due to sun angles.

randombar

I emailed in the NC6 form myself, how many days before you get a response?

con747

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120503883#Comment_120503883

You are better off getting in touch with ESBN, I think the email is on the FAQ sticky and verifying receipt of it, then get them to email clarification as proof in case it goes missing like some have.

silver_sky

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120482729#Comment_120482729

It's there on 4400B0 at least. ESB Micro and ESB Mini. Mine is currently set to EN50549.

tandcapply

Can someone please clarify, I'm no expert and am at the qoute stage so need an unbiased answer please to weather this inverter is eligable or not:

growatt MIN 6000TL-XH Inverter

silver_sky

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120527948#Comment_120527948

Max output current exceeds 25A so it wouldn't be eligible after the cut-off date.

bullit_dodger

I also think that it will become increasingly difficult (speculation) that suppliers will have 6kw units to install as we approach the date. Why? Well think of it from the suppliers viewpoint. They won't want to have these 6Kw units on hand come the cutoff date as they won't be able to shift them. They may be able to return to their own distributor (maybe), but considering that nobody else in Ireland will want them either, i suspect they will become scare as we approach the day.

carbuncle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120546444#Comment_120546444

Kelihers are selling the growatt 6kw hybrid mentioned above for €1100 ex vat, inc dongle - this is around €200 cheaper than the 5kw. I just bought one, well it’s not arrived yet.

you have to be fast to get your nc6 in though although you can submit before your installation is complete

hexosan

I seen on FB someone was saying that they contacted ESB about the NC6 and they were told that the deadline of the 31st May for 6kw inverters refers to the date they add it to the system not the date it’s submitted. Anyone hear anything similar to this.

Scoobydoobydoo101

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120583799#Comment_120583799

That's going to be some nightmare!

My NC6 got processed on Monday....about a 2 week lead time from when it was sent in!

Dev1234

Just a heads up on this.

My NC6 form was submitted last Monday week, the 8th, and I received an email this morning from Energia stating that the ESBN has informed them that I am eligible for the micro-generation scheme.

10 working days in total but there may be a day or two lag between ESBN processing the NC6, them informing Energia and Energia informing me.

May be useful for those looking to get a 6kW inverter approved before the end of the month.

ColemanY2K

still waiting for my eircode to be created. need it for the nc6 form...looks like i'll miss the deadline :(

bullit_dodger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120622922#Comment_120622922

Have you the system all installed? If so take pictures of it, while of course pictures metadata can be altered, they may not be "difficult" about it.

Personally with zero knowledge here, I would imagine that there would be some leeway of a week or two where they aren't going to chase people, however if your installing 6kw systems in July/August....good luck with that.

Jonathan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120622922#Comment_120622922

Do you have the MPRN?

flipper2009

Our installation with a 6kw inverter was supposed to happen this week. The company now say that they'll install next week. Will it be very tight to get the 6kw inverter registered with ESB Networks? i presume it's the installer who will submit the N26 with the eletrician details etc.? Fingers crossed

silver_sky

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120626579#Comment_120626579

I believe NC6 is supposed to be advance of the install rather than after.

flipper2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120626644#Comment_120626644

Thanks. Should i see it on my ESB Networks account now?

Tefral

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120622922#Comment_120622922

id put in my neighbours one and if it gets called out after you can just give them the correct one when it arrives. Id do anything now to get the cert in the system rather than sitting on it

ColemanY2K

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120623603#Comment_120623603

I do. Going to ask the sparky tomorrow what he thinks.

ColemanY2K

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120626998#Comment_120626998

Not a bad idea. I'll speak to the sparky to get his opinion.

ColemanY2K

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120623526#Comment_120623526

No. The kit hasn't arrived yet but I know the details to put on the form.

con747

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120629509#Comment_120629509

Put the details on the NC6 and play ignorant about the Eircode, just put your address in. Sure you never heard of Eircode's, and with a bit of luck your sorted, once it's submitted it should hopefully be ok. Just get confirmation before the deadline.

bkehoe

Leave the Eircode blank, no problem at all, a recent installation I arranged was at a farm address with no Eircode and no question asked. All they need is the MPRN.

ModelWhy

Sorry if it's a noob question.... But....

If I got a 6kw inverter at 27.3A with NC6 form accepted etc, after June 1st will my inverter output to grid be capped at all to 25A?

So does it matter if I got a 6kw or a 5.5kw one now if it'll be limited either way?

Thanks

bullit_dodger

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120641140#Comment_120641140

No, ESBN have no way in "capping" any inverter (before or after June1st). What they are saying is that you would be in breech of the regulations if you install a 6Kw after Jun1st. What does that mean? Well for one you might be asked to remove it and replace it with a 5kw one, or they may not decide to pay you Feed-in-tariff.

So if you have the opportunity to install a 6Kw one now before Jun 1st and can get the paperwork in.....do it. Get that bad boy in there.

slave1

I sent through NC6 Friday and email today from ESB saying system updated

247music

No inverter installed.. But will be soon.. Do ye think it's worth while sending in the NC6 form tonight as its the 31st?