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#SolarUpdate 2 weeks into May and here's the data.

347kwh of electricity generated
158kwh of electric exported back to the grid
8.5kwh of electric imported

So after 14 days, we've spent about £11.30 on electric (inc standing charges)

We've earned £23.70 from exporting.

We've also spent about £6.30 on gas (inc standing charges)

So our bill for the first 2 weeks of May is about £17.60 and we've earned about £23.70.

Which means so far this month, we are about £6 in profit.

We still paid the £100 direct debit the other day, so the credit on the account is currently up by £106.

The best day so far this month was 27.71kwh of generation, we've had an average of 24.7kwh of electric per day.

The lowest day was 12kwh and that's the only day so far this month below 22kwh.

The best ever day we've had was may 2023, when we generated 29.7kwh.

Forecast for the next 7 days is more of the same... 192kwh of solar generation is being predicted for the next 7 days.

At this rate, we'll surpass last years 555kwh for May with 9 days left in the month, and current predictions for the month are over 700kwh.

We use around the 390-450kwh mark each month... lower over warmer months as we use sunshine to dry clothes rather than the tumble dryer. So if we hit 700kwh generation, at least 300+ of that will be exported for around £45+

#Solar
#Battery
#GoingGreen

#Apple is introducing AI-driven battery management in iOS 19 to optimize battery life based on user habits.

The system will monitor usage patterns and include a lock screen indicator for recharge time.

This follows previous updates that allowed users to limit charging to preserve battery health.

However, concerns linger about potential issues, with some recalling the "BatteryGate" controversy.

appleinsider.com/articles/25/0

AppleInsider · Apple turns to AI for battery management in iOS 19
More from Malcolm Owen
#iOS19#iOS#Battery

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" General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker says that the new
👉 chemistry is safer, more energy dense, and less costly than the current technology. "

#EV #Battery #Tech #Car #Transportation
#Energy #Climate

theverge.com/news/665223/gm-lm

US-GM-INVESTMENT
The Verge · GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVsBy Andrew J. Hawkins

🇪🇺 #eu is making smartphones & tablets greener! 🌱

From June 2025: longer lifespans, better batteries, easier repairs & a repairability score, parts available for 7 years, new energy labels will show everything you should know to choose a green phone.

More info: energy-efficient-products.ec.e

If you prefer a video - youtu.be/8xf1bmkoJmQ?si=8KzNZU

alojapan.com/1271176/nissan-to Nissan, Toyota battery plant U-turns stall Japan supply chain goals #battery #chain #Goals #Japan #JapanNews #news #Nissan #plant #stall #supply #Toyota #UTurns TOKYO — Nissan Motor’s cancellation of its first electric vehicle battery plant in Japan, on the heels of Toyota Motor’s postponement of a similar project, damages Japan’s efforts to secure a domestic supply of batteries. Nissan had just signed a partnership agreement with local autho…