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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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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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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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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 ... 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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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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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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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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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…
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Rainwater harvesting & pumping
I was out and about for work the other day and saw on an allotment someone was using an IBC (one of those big cube shaped plastic containers in a metal cage) to collect rainwater from their shed roof. What with the heat, dry weather and cost of water I was thinking of something like this at home. I've never installed a…
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On-grid domestic battery storage
Hello! Right, as discussed elsewhere, battery storage for self generation (typically PV) is interesting (to some), and gathering momentum in the UK. So here's a thread to discuss it, and watch it develop. I've called it on-grid, as off-grid is so much more specialised. And domestic as commercial scale storage, or grid…
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Solar & Aluminum ion batteries
Have just been reading about aluminum ion batteries and how much cheaper they will be, any thoughts on how long until the are in production for home solar? They could change the discussion about costs and ROI quite a bit.
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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…
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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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Solar quote advice
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the MSE forums. I would like some advice regarding a solar and battery quote I recently received for an 11 panel Eurener system (bifacial 450w panels fitted to south facing pitched roof) combined with a FoxESS hybrid 5kW H1 inverter and 10.36kWh EP11 battery. I have been quoted £10,695 fully…
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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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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…
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Solar & battery - are they worth it
Spoiler alert - the answer is yes I've read a few threads where there is some debate about the ROI of solar. My view is that whilst a clear ROI might be good, there are a lot of variables (cost & size of system, efficiency of the property, tariff used, dual/single fuel, etc) that can make it look good or less good. Also…
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Buying House with Solar Panels
Hi all - I am purchasing a property that has solar panels. If they are on a Feed-In Tariff (FIT) now, do I get that as the purchaser or does it reset and I am forced onto a SEG? Thank you in advance.
