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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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North Wales solar panel quote
For info I went direct to eon for a quote to solar panels before reading a lot of the posts here so am aware that the brands quoted are not always recommended, but would welcome any input to this quote. I am a little unsure where to start with getting an independent other than just pick a company registered with the Mcs…
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Should I invest in solar? And if so how?
I'm in a quandary. We are a household of two, mostly at home all day. The property is in Cornwall with no obstructions. We only use 2000 units a year electricity (with effort) and 4000 gas. We have no EV and no plans to get one for a few years but had no power for two or three days last year because of the storms. Eonnext…
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Our very own @QrizB gets a mention in the FT
While I don't believe the battery ownership experience needs to be as agonizing as the journalist's experience clearly has been, I do hope that more home battery owners will exercise more diligence when deciding whether a battery, and perhaps more importantly, which battery is the right decision for their households. Link…
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Which storage battery
Hi all, We have recently had a 12kW ashp installed in our 4 bed house (4 of us); prior to this we were reasonably heavy users anyway using anywhere between 5-15kW. Currently we’re between 15 and 25kW and this will obviously increase in winter. I have just started to get quotes for battery storage; we also have solar panels…
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Tesla Powerwall 3 set up.
Hi, I thought I would start a new thread for Tesla Powerwall set up discussion.
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DNO Refused Tesla Powerwall - any advice ?
Hi , We are a power hungry household in the West Midlands - Worcestershire. We have 7.05KW PV Panels generating around 5000KW per year . We exported 3000kwh last year and imported 6,600kwh ( 4,000kwh is consumed by the electric car alone - we would like to get a second electric car and an induction hob in the next 2 years…
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Solar and battery proposal feedback
Hi all, I'd love any thoughts and feedback from the wise folks on this forum on the solar + battery proposals we've had from a local installer. The installer in question has very positive feedback, has recently completed an install for some friends of ours and really impressed me with their professionalism when they came…
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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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Help with battery choice
I have a house with a 3.9 kWp FiT PV system. We are about to start major renovations and as part of that will be installing an ASHP and UFH to replace an LPG boiler and ancient radiators. Now would seem to be the right time to add a battery, and possibly replace the old solar panels and increase the PV generation. I have…
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Major issues with GivEnergy battery and inverter
Greetings! With energy prices soaring to peak levels and solar technologies becoming more affordable, my family and I decided to hop on the bandwagon and invest in a solar energy system. Our equipment was installed with much enthusiasm, and everything appeared to be working seamlessly, until I started paying close…
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Alternative to spray foam?
Hi So I've seen this https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/spray-foam-insulation-leaves-250000-homes-in-mortgage-limbo/ So, I really wouldn't want any spray foam insulation. What's a better form of insulation? One that doesn't have other issues down the line?
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Energy efficient heating advice
Hi - we recently moved into a barn conversion property and are now considering our options for upgrading the heating solution and would really appreciate some advice from the experts on here. Relevant details are: - conversion completed in 1980s - solid stone walls, no additional insulation - open plan downstairs (6.5m x…
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Solar Panel and Battery options for very high energy use family.
Hi, Looking into Solar panels and battery options. We have very high usage over past 12 months we have used 1488kwh a whopping £3,448.95 !!!!! My usage breakdown for feb 2025 to feb 2026 was 7,742kwh day rate and 7059 for night rate. We live in an old property (1850 and extension in 1900 build) so have two roofs with a…
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Solar Panels
Hi not sure if I picked the correct category but I hope someone can advise me. We have solar panels on the house. It was my husbands pet project and I was not involved at all. He died last year and it has taken me a while to sort things out. I discovered he had no paperwork so I had to get that and I have found out they…
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Seeking opinions about solar quote please
I hope this is the right place for this. I hope I can get advice on whether this quote is reasonable cost-wise, but also whether it is the best system for us? We are fairy low electricity users and this system seems to be geared to us producing excess to export to the grid and thereby be paid, so that gives us a bigger…
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Consuming excess solar with smart plugs?
Hi all, I've recently had a 4.8kw solar system installed, I decided against a battery and hot water diverter due to cost and value for money. My inverter is a Solis S6 and has an app to monitor generation but not it seems consumption. I am currently using my smart meter to keep an eye on the exported energy. I'd like to…
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Solar G99 Export Limit "Fixed for 12 Months"
The G99 Connection Confirmation that I have received from my installer states: "The stated Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) will be fixed for 12 months from the date of this letter unless increased by agreement between us, in which case the increased MEC will be fixed for a further 12 months from the date of the increase."…
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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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New Solar and Battery installation
Hi all, I've been a lurker for a while but signed up to the forum today as we are in final throes of purchasing a new house. As part of choice of house, we wanted to install a solar and battery system on the property. We will also be looking at if it is a suitable property for replacing the gas boiler with an air source…
