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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.
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…
Considering adding another battery - inverter options
Hi all, At the moment I've got 4.8 kW of solar, a Growatt SPH5000 hybrid inverter and 15 kWh Seplos battery. I'm on Octopus Go so almost all our imports are at the off peak rate (average cost of electricity imports are under 10p/kWh). I'd really like to add another Seplos battery kit to have more storage and set us up for…
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…
Solar panel and battery quandry
Good Afternoon. Today I was to have my Octopus Solar panels and Battery installed. Unfortunately, when the roofer (and all the materials turned up), he declared that the repair to the felt under the roof tiles, was not satisfactory. He also said that otherwise the roof was in good condition. I had discussed with some…
Solar iboost system - being charged for 'free' hot water
This discussion was created from comments split from: Spare Solar - SOLiC 200 or Solar iboost - Thoughts?.
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…
Fitting Battery to Solar
I have 11.04 kWh of solar panels with a 10kWh Growatt MOD 10KTL3-XH (BP) inverter, fitted in November last year. Its on a a 3 phase domestic system and export agreed under G98. I am considering fitting a battery, mainly to reduce the impact of peak rate in winter. As I understand it, the inverter is battery ready, so its…
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…
Extended Inverter Warranties
Our PV system was recently commissioned and is working well. We paid an extra £250 to extend the inverter warranty from 10 years to 15 years. We have received an extended warranty certificate from the manufacturer (Growatt) saying that the warranty ends in June 2039. That's just over 14 years from installation. Growatt…
Export tariffs - FIT, SEG, Octopus Outgoing Agile
I was a Green Network Energy (GNE) customer and have just emerged from the transfer to EDF as Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR). I still need to get my GNE closing bill but my EDF account is fully functional, which has let me sign up for smart meters (don't all shout at once). One of the questions EDF asked was whether I…
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…
Are solar panels worth it
Hi we’re thinking about solar panels. In the process of getting a quote from octopus and an Independant guy. pensioners, live in a bungalow. I’m disabled so home all day. Main problem is conservatory - 7mx 3m glass roof. A lovely space but very cold in winter - thought about warm roof but worried about light impact on…
Can someone please explain my G99 result
I’m very confused as to why the two PW3’s different regarding reference numbers; export kW and import kW. Also what does 8.00 generation capacity actually mean please? I’ve emailed the installer but want to be able to ask further questions if necessary. Huge thanks!
PV & Battery install next week BUT which tariff please for my set up?
I’ll be having 12,5 kwp and 2x PW3 (se facing etc.) I’m having a charger fitted but no electric car as yet. Ppl on my other thread have said my location should generate 12000 kWh a year. Usage is VERY high esp in summer as we have newly installed pool. Pre pool it was 14000 kWh and I’m estimating it’ll be more like 19000…
Moving solar export (and elec import) to EoN from Octopus
I'm now at the end of my fixed deal with Octopus, and I'm a bit concerned that Octopus will drop their export rate from the current 15p, so looking at moving to EoN - it's 1 year fixed at 16.5p if I change my electricity supply to them as well. Does anyone have advice how to do this with minimum impact financially? I…
Please help us choose which solar & battery set up to go with
We've had four solar installers come and quote for us over the past two weeks and we'd love to get your help in choosing which to go with as they all have their merits. All installers come with at least three recommendations each from local people who have had solar installed in the past 5 years and who rated them as…
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
Guidance for solar system please
I’ve just read @Screwdriva thread re largest set up for £28k and think I may be massively over quoted for my potential set up. Would you please advise? Currently use around 14000 kWh per year. Proposal for 22x Aiko 550 panels with PW3 costing £26k installation (including scaffolding etc). I’m based in south east England…
Solar + Battery quote with EV
TLDR Hi there, I am new to the country and moved in to our new house last year. Still learning the new culture and etiquette on posting/discussing on forum so apologise if I am doing something unusual. We have a 3 storey house, south facing 35-45 degree slope tile roof. We have been exploring the possibility on having…
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…
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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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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