My Hanchu ESS Solar & Battery Setup: 1-Month Update

Описание: In this video, I give a full update on my Hanchu ESS solar and battery setup after several weeks of hands-on experience. I’m currently running a Hanchu 3.68kW hybrid inverter paired with 2 x 9.4kWh batteries, and I’ve been using it alongside the Octopus Intelligent tariff to charge cheaply overnight and discharge during the day.

While the system has potential and is already reducing my grid usage, I’ve run into a few unexpected issues that anyone considering Hanchu (or solar + battery systems in general) should know about.

🔍 Here are the 3 main problems I’ve come across so far:
1️⃣ SEG Tariff Confusion – My export figures don’t match what I’m being credited for under the Smart Export Guarantee.
2️⃣ Export Meter vs App Data – The physical export meter is showing different readings compared to what the Hanchu app reports. This makes tracking performance — and payments — tricky.
3️⃣ EV Charger Conflict – When I’m discharging from the batteries, my car charger (connected to the same system) refuses to work. A major pain if you rely on overnight top-ups or solar charging.

⚡ On the plus side, I’ll also talk about how the system’s performing overall, what’s working well, and how I’m managing loads throughout the day to maximise self-consumption.

Whether you’re thinking about installing a Hanchu system, already have one, or are just interested in how home batteries work with solar in the UK — this video will give you a solid, honest update.

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