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There's a new Heat pump board over in the Energy section
Hi all As a result of feedback from Forumites and Ambassadors, we've created a new board within the Energy section for all things heat pump related. Find it here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/heat-pumps If you have any comments about this change, please let us know over on the 'Site Feedback' board.
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Green & Ethical MoneySaving sticky
♻️ Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Martin Lewis: Green MoneySaving Welcome & Introduction * So now I have a PV system, how do I make the most of it * Renewables: talking bout My Generation * On-grid domestic battery storage * Battery electric vehicle news thread * Green, ethical, energy issues in the…
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Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Please forgive the corny thread title inspired by The Who but this post on the bloated 'how do I make the most of it' thread prompted me to initiate a new one... Well, there was yet another misty and bleak start in North Notts today (Thursday), but my SSW 3.92 kWp system was generating around 3kW for just a few minutes…
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Beat way to optimise solar panels and battery
Just had solar panels installed through EDF so we have a year's special export tariff with no standing charges for electricity and they pay 24p per KWh for export. We have a 5 Kwh inverter and 2 x 5 Kwh batteries (Sunsync) Just had a training session with the installer, Contact Solar who showed me how to set up the battery…
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Green, ethical, energy issues in the news
MSE Insert: We've seen some debate on this thread about the relevance of some posts to the topic. To ensure the thread remains on topic for forumites wanting to discuss the latest news we're asking that all posts contain a link to the news you're discussing. For the purposes of this thread the "news" needs to be within the…
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Battery Electric Vehicle News / Enjoying the Transportation Revolution
I thought a more specific thread/title might be useful for posting news on BEV's (and EV's in general), given that we have threads to discuss the minutia about EV ownership, but perhaps a thread just for the news might be useful. Disclaimer from the start, BEV news can easily become Tesla heavy, so posts, especially mine,…
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Ripple Energy wind farm?
Has anyone looked at Ripple Energy? I'm thinking about it, but not too seriously. I don't have a lot of time to investigate it and if anyone else has taken a look I'd appreciate their thoughts before I take a more serious look.
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Solar & Battery Quote
Hi, new member but decades user of the website. We have recently moved into a new place and needed to get a new central heating system, as the quotes for new gas boiler, cylinder and new radiators was almost the same as a heat pump system, I decided to go with the heat pump. We have installed a Samsung 12kW HT Monobloc &…
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Storing soft plastics for recycling
I want to start collecting soft plastics to take to the supermarket for recycling. Does anyone have a recommendation for a suitable (new or upcycled) receptacle to collect them in in the kitchen? I've looked at various things for sale online but unconvinced any of them are quite right for the job
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Solar ... In the news
Hi All Thought it was about time we had a thread specifically to discuss relevant press articles relating to solar pv & thermal ..... so here goes ... Z
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Solar PV "Power failure"? Technicians in North East? Help!
I noticed today that my Aurora Power One invertor control panel has been displaying "Missing grid", the power light is flashing and the alarm has been illuminated. There is no display on the meter. Now that darkness has fallen everything is blank. The co based in Newcastle that installed the unit 13 years ago has now moved…
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Adding battery to existing solar PV system - any thoughts/advice please.
I am looking to add a battery to my existing solar system (details of which are in my signature). I have received the quote below from a local supplier for a 10kWh system with the potential to charge/discharge at 5kW. As requested, please find below your quotation for works. Solis 5kw AC Coupled Inverter: * Programmable…
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Which EV charger?
Looking at chargers, and I'm wondering what charger I should buy? I'm upgrading to a Sigenergy solar system. Now the predicament I have is, should I also get a Sigenergy AC charger and have the system work "as a single pane of glass" or should I perhaps get something cheaper that's perhaps compatible with Octopus IOG and…
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EV Discussion thread
As some of you will be aware Martyn1981 has clarified the purpose of the BEV news thread he started - “the intention for this thread was to enjoy the transport revolution and share BEV news. That might even be described as a 'cheerleading thread' I suppose, and I'm not sure why that would be wrong on a Green & Ethical…
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Octopus Energy’s EV charger
https://www.theverge.com/news/769962/octopus-energy-octopus-charge-ev-charger Not sure I’m seeing the benefit in getting one outside of the obvious compatibility with their tariffs out the box?
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The Alternative Green Energy Thread
In an attempt to maintain harmony on Martyn1981’s Green, Ethical, Energy issues in the news thread, Mart and I have agreed that I will no longer contribute to that thread but instead start a separate thread which Mart has agreed not to participate on. The intention of the thread is that green energy issues can be discussed…
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How to get the best SEG tariff
Hi everyone We've just published a new guide on How to get the best Smart Export Guarantee rates and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Clare
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Don't get solar batteries
The maths is simple. If you DON'T have panels, you can sell the electricity you generate to EON for 16.5p/kWh. When you later need the power, you can buy it back for 21p inc VAT (as at Aug 2025, also from EON). So it'll cost you the difference, which is 4.5p/kWh. If you DO have batteries, you'll use your own power and save…
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Solar Panels on Flat Roof (south) or sloped roof (north)?
I had solar panels in my previous house & am keen to get them on new house. I would appreciate some thoughts on which set up would be better for a dormer bungalow with several extensions! 1) 6-10 panels on a south-facing flat roof 2) 7 panels on east-facing sloped roof and 5 panels on north-facing sloped roof 3) another…
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High risk electricity?
First of all there were security concerns about china being able to remotely control Chinese supplied inverters. Now we find that the Americans are potentially a security risk as Tesla is applying for a license to supply electricity: Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges | Energy industry | The…
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Solar options (mind field)
Hi I'm looking for some advice for solar panels Who's the best companies to contact ? Presume 3 quotes . What kind of price will I be looking at ? I did have one quote a while ago but I'm sure prices have changed since then (2022) We used 7000kwh annual. What's the potential savings ? What's the best kit to have? Property…
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Is it ethical to sell the fact you are in the market for something to advertisers?
As above really. If i know that i am planning to buy a new AC unit for example, I can go on google and search "AC units", click on a few and then the ads will start to come. Every time i see an ad or click it, that company is paying Meta or google. With an AC unit, a quick bit of research says a company could pay £20-£25…
