Mastodawn

#SolarBattery question: is there an advantage to going with {Anker/Bluetti/Jackery} vs a non major brand?
I'm shopping for a camping generator, mostly for light duty tasks. I haven't decided whether to go up a level so I can power a small induction plate.

bazcurtis Apr 6

I finally got our daily electricity cost graph working in Home Assistant! 📈 Plotly can be a steep learning curve, but a little Claude help made this visualisation happen. The biggest issue I had was calculating the export savings.

If you're tracking your solar savings, read on👇

www.bazmac.me/blog/visualizing-your-solar-savings-tracking-electricity-costs-on-home-assistant-with-plotly

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #homeassistant

bazcurtis Apr 3

Our March 2025 Solar & Battery Performance Report is live! 📊

Real-world data, generation graphs, and insights into how seasonal changes affected output and storage.

Read the full post 👉 www.bazmac.me/blog/solar-grid-battery-overview-march-2026

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #OctopusWatch #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #HeatPump #CosyOctopus

bazcurtis Apr 1

The solar production for March was 342.10 kWh which was surprisingly good. It is our second best March ever as you can see here.

https://www.bazmac.me/blog/solar-generation-year-on-year-comparison

It was going to be a tough compare to last years remarkable, 407.30 kWh

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #CosyOctopus

Solar Panel Degradation: Tracking My System’s Performance Year by Year — Real-World Home Assistant, Solar, and Energy Storage Insights

Curious how much solar panels degrade over time? I share real-world performance data from my own solar system and explore how weather and aging affect energy generation. A practical guide to understanding long-term solar efficiency.

Real-World Home Assistant, Solar, and Energy Storage Insights

SHENGLONG POWER Mar 30

Solar GEL Deep Cycle Batteries
Power your off-grid solar, RV, marine & backup systems with reliable deep-cycle GEL batteries.Sealed, maintenance-free, low self-discharge, long cycle life, and leak-proof for safe, steady energy storage.
Perfect for solar setups that need consistent power day & night.
DM us for details!
https://www.oremapower.com/solar-gel-deep-cycle-battery/
📧:[email protected]
#SolarBattery #DeepCycleBattery #GELBattery #OffGridSolar #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower

bazcurtis Mar 8

Our February 2025 Solar & Battery Performance Report is live! 📊

Real-world data, generation graphs, and insights into how seasonal changes affected output and storage.

Read the full post 👉 www.bazmac.me/blog/solar-grid-battery-overview-february-2026

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #OctopusWatch #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #HeatPump #CosyOctopus

SHENGLONG POWER Feb 24

12.8V LiFePO4 Battery 80AH/100AH/120AH
High safety, long cycle life, stable discharge, low self-discharge.
Perfect for solar systems, RV, marine, camping and backup power.
Reliable energy storage for your off-grid and daily use.
Durable, efficient, and built to last — your ideal LiFePO4 power source.
DM us for details!
https://www.aogepower.com/product/12v-80ah-100ah-120ah-lifepo4-battery/
📧[email protected]
#LiFePO4Battery #12VBattery #SolarBattery #RVPower #MarineBattery #OffGridPower #EnergyStorage #DeepCycleBattery

bazcurtis Feb 6

Our January 2025 Solar & Battery Performance Report is live! 📊

Real-world data, generation graphs, and insights into how seasonal changes affected output and storage.

Read the full post 👉 https://www.bazmac.me/blog/solar-grid-battery-overview-january-2026

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #OctopusWatch #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #HeatPump #CosyOctopus

Household Energy Report – Solar, Battery & Grid Usage | January 2026 — Real-World Home Assistant, Solar, and Energy Storage Insights

A detailed breakdown of January 2026 solar generation, battery usage, exports, and energy costs, ending a record-setting year for UK solar output.

Real-World Home Assistant, Solar, and Energy Storage Insights

bazcurtis Jan 2

Our December 2025 Solar & Battery Performance Report is live! 📊. Spoiler, a record solar generation year.

Real-world data, generation graphs, and insights into how seasonal changes affected output and storage.

Read the full post 👉 www.bazmac.me/blog/december-solar-generation-and-export-numbers-2026

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #OctopusWatch #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #HeatPump #CosyOctopus

bazcurtis Dec 14

Our November 2025 Solar & Battery Performance Report is live! 📊

Real-world data, generation graphs, and insights into how seasonal changes affected output and storage.

Read the full post 👉 www.bazmac.me/blog/november-solar-generation-and-export-numbers-2025

#SolarEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarGeneration #OctopusEnergy #OctopusWatch #SolarBattery #OctopusExport #SolarPV #HeatPump #CosyOctopus