Chris Rowe
@chrisrowe22.bsky.social
Husband,Father,Grandfather, living in contented retirement in rural Dorset.
EV’s, Heat pumps,Solar,Batteries.
EV’s, Heat pumps,Solar,Batteries.
Dad is now 89 and on his 4th EV.
My sister & Husband both drive EV, and have solar & battery and are considering ASHP.
My daughter and her partner both drive EV and have solar & Battery.
Wife’s sister now has EV, and Solar & intend adding battery next year.
My sister & Husband both drive EV, and have solar & battery and are considering ASHP.
My daughter and her partner both drive EV and have solar & Battery.
Wife’s sister now has EV, and Solar & intend adding battery next year.
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Dad is now 89 and on his 4th EV.
My sister & Husband both drive EV, and have solar & battery and are considering ASHP.
My daughter and her partner both drive EV and have solar & Battery.
Wife’s sister now has EV, and Solar & intend adding battery next year.
My sister & Husband both drive EV, and have solar & battery and are considering ASHP.
My daughter and her partner both drive EV and have solar & Battery.
Wife’s sister now has EV, and Solar & intend adding battery next year.
I’ve been quite successful with my extended family. I got EV in 2020, solar & battery in 2021, ASHP in 2024. Dad got EV just after me in 2020 at the age of 85. Then added solar & battery, then moved house and immediately added solar &battery to new build.
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I’ve been quite successful with my extended family. I got EV in 2020, solar & battery in 2021, ASHP in 2024. Dad got EV just after me in 2020 at the age of 85. Then added solar & battery, then moved house and immediately added solar &battery to new build.
What’s the view from the window like?
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
What’s the view from the window like?
Several of the weather Apps are showing heavy rain for next Sunday. Do you think that will happen?
October 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Several of the weather Apps are showing heavy rain for next Sunday. Do you think that will happen?
Wessex Water have never imposed a hosepipe ban. (So far!)
October 13, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Wessex Water have never imposed a hosepipe ban. (So far!)
The one year that you would have been virtually guaranteed good weather and you’ve not gone camping!
August 17, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The one year that you would have been virtually guaranteed good weather and you’ve not gone camping!
Tesco need their profits, they’re paying my pension!😂
August 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Tesco need their profits, they’re paying my pension!😂
I thought these were banned a couple of years ago, but Tesco & Lidl still have them as well.
August 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I thought these were banned a couple of years ago, but Tesco & Lidl still have them as well.
I have 17.7. Our heating is by ASHP so It’s still not enough on cold winter days!
July 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I have 17.7. Our heating is by ASHP so It’s still not enough on cold winter days!
487kWh here, but my export account didn’t go live until the 12th!
July 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
487kWh here, but my export account didn’t go live until the 12th!
That’s a bit steep for AC!
June 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
That’s a bit steep for AC!
I actually resurrected my Twitter account because I missed your ramblings!
May 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I actually resurrected my Twitter account because I missed your ramblings!
I can only comment on my experience as a GE customer since 2021, which is all positive. Only a couple of minor issues which were dealt with competently by their advisors.
April 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I can only comment on my experience as a GE customer since 2021, which is all positive. Only a couple of minor issues which were dealt with competently by their advisors.
GivEnergy All in One has 13.5kWh of storage, 6kW inverter, all in one box. It’s around £7k, not sure if that includes the Gateway or not.
April 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
GivEnergy All in One has 13.5kWh of storage, 6kW inverter, all in one box. It’s around £7k, not sure if that includes the Gateway or not.
A lovely 25mm here in Okeford Fitzpaine, 7 miles north of Blandford! The grass is already turning green again.
April 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
A lovely 25mm here in Okeford Fitzpaine, 7 miles north of Blandford! The grass is already turning green again.
Miserable, grey and cool here in North Dorset. Only just managed to hit 12°c. Yesterday was a gloriously sunny 17°!
March 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Miserable, grey and cool here in North Dorset. Only just managed to hit 12°c. Yesterday was a gloriously sunny 17°!
Overcast most of today. A bit brighter in the afternoon, but mostly disappointing.
March 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Overcast most of today. A bit brighter in the afternoon, but mostly disappointing.
Same. Sept 1st 2020. I have no interest in ever driving ICE again.
March 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Same. Sept 1st 2020. I have no interest in ever driving ICE again.
Not sure if they cover Italy though.
March 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Not sure if they cover Italy though.
Ooh, they are aren’t they! I use ATMB. As far as I remember, the first year was free, after that you only pay subs for the months you use it, plus toll obvs. You can set up a UK credit card for payment.
March 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Ooh, they are aren’t they! I use ATMB. As far as I remember, the first year was free, after that you only pay subs for the months you use it, plus toll obvs. You can set up a UK credit card for payment.
I had this issue with my bank that wouldn’t pay Direct Debits to foreign banks.
Try EMovis. They have a UK office, specifically for us Brits.
Try EMovis. They have a UK office, specifically for us Brits.
March 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I had this issue with my bank that wouldn’t pay Direct Debits to foreign banks.
Try EMovis. They have a UK office, specifically for us Brits.
Try EMovis. They have a UK office, specifically for us Brits.
I noticed that Kingston Lacey NT are installing chargers as well.
March 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I noticed that Kingston Lacey NT are installing chargers as well.