Darren Gibbard

Bit of a geek really. Centering around Linux, Networks and the world of Opensourceness, but also alot of focus into mobile devices, multimedia platforms etc

[Darren Gibbard @dalgibbard]

@Tolkien_32Years @OctopusEnergy That sounds more like a system configuration issue...
I set our hybrid inverter to charge via home assistant based off the Octopus integration Free Electricity status.

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@JonnyThom157564 @JustinPetersMin @elonmusk This idea puts most people off because of the lack of actual ownership.
You'd be upset if you had a brand new 100% cap battery get replaced with someone's heavily used 3yr stock too 😅
Plus would need all brands to be using the same batteries; onsite storage, facilities etc.

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@CATBIGUNS @ZachStoryX @elonmusk Yup, we had one for a bit, rear row foot room is too limited- wouldn't be as bad if the middle row could be left further forward, but it tends to shout at you.

Compare it to things like Chrysler Grand Voyager or Toyota Alphard and you'll see the difference in practicality.

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@MikeSnape89 @OctopusEnergy @g__j Agreed; un-paywalled version here: https://t.co/xBgbm5B4aM

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@OctopusEnergy @angharadcarrick Whilst I agree with what Greg is pushing for, I'm not convinced of using supermarkets as a consumer-friendly analogy. In the current economic climate, a lot of consumers feel distain for all supermarkets, and might be enough to make them feel uncomfortable about the example tbh

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@RealKekistanian @glugalug @elonmusk It's hard to build cars and rockets from home, so I guess his metrics would be somewhat bias :)

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@DaveRichards200 @OctopusEnergy Typically panels are 25 years and batteries are 10 years; but it's not like they suddenly stop working, some reduction in output/capacity, but still working.
Plus within that time, there's likely to be technological enhancements that might make replacement cost effective anyway

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[Darren Gibbard @dalgibbard]

@Bobbadbig @RobertOsfield And heat pump too I guess :) sounds good though. I guess EV control is likely mandatory/essential in these setups though. I wonder if it is actually legally mandated though?

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@Evil_Scot @RobertOsfield I guess it depends on the age of the property etc, but ours is 100A at least; three phase upgrades are technically possible too, but that's in the £5-10k range for a 200A max iirc :/

[Darren Gibbard @dalgibbard]

@O_E_W @RobertOsfield Yup same, but the inlet fuse is still typically limited to 100A before the consumer unit, and higher would require a three phase upgrade afaik.
I think load settings on EV chargers mitigate the issue anyway by the sounds of it :)

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@cerdafied_nick @SawyerMerritt @Tesla Correction, given:
80MWh battery = 80,000kWh
Cybertruck battery = 123kWh (probably less usable though, but worst case)
80000 / 123 = 650.4 times

Even with the range extender which is +50kWh, that's still 462 times

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@TrufflesTheDev @LifeArtStudios @PirateSoftware I think this lacked context a bit: https://t.co/2sDrmBzTyc
Paraphrased, he says the two reasons to make an engine are: you want to learn how to make one, or, no engine on the market currently does something you need - I would add 'contribute' is easier than 'from scratch'.

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@isimmons33 @nixcraft I ran out of special drive juice and just used apple juice, and it worked just the same. Pretty sure the special drive juice company is extorting us with their prices.

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@BoxBoxAndStop @jillboard Don't forget Get in! and, 'ave It!

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@_SonOfTheDesert @g__j @ofgem @Ofcom Came here to say this too, it creates local/regional monopolies, and it's hugely unfair for the consumer...

We should also extend this to enforce the "router freedom" rules; again especially for VM's XGS-PON connections with Hub5x and no modem mode after more than a year...

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@looking5452 @andrew_the_berg @SecurityTrybe And who knows what windows is hiding in its kernel code behind closed doors in comparison...

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@isidentical Crysis

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@g__j @WhichUK Do we have any timelines for displaying costs in-app for Intelligent Octopus tariffs?