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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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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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Solax self use and export settings
Need a little help regarding the export side of Self Use mode for Solax Inverter. We have 10 panels on roof ( don’t know any more than that) with a Solax X1- HYB -3.7 Inverter and also a battery. The system have been in and up and running for year and all was well. From Feb 2026 we were getting Outgoing Octopus payments…
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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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Solar panel and battery quote
We are looking at getting solar panels and battery. We can fit 4 panels east and west facing and 3 panels south facing so 11 panels overall. We had a company out who suggested a 9kw battery and advised getting a bigger inverter of 7kw to avoid issues using oven/kettle/tumble dryer ect together. This was their suggestion…
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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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I’m really disappointed with Sofar Solar right now.
I’m really disappointed with Sofar Solar right now. My ME3000SP inverter was bricked by their own latest 3.60 firmware update — a firmware version that has known issues and has caused the same failure for other users. I contacted Sofar for help, but because my warranty expired in 2024, they’ve refused any support at all.…
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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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New Plug-in Battery, no electrician required
Just stumbled across this. Pre-order £699 for a 2kWh battery. sounds interesting, capacity a bit small, but might suit someone - certainly I'd think a shed with solar on top might benefit for outdoor supply to the garden. https://www.nodienergy.com/
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8.5 kW Bifacial PV System: ~7 year ROI: Fact OR fiction?
Updated system size is 8.45kW at a total installed cost of £10.5K. Current ROI is forecast at 6.5 years. Hi there, I've recently been quoted for solar panels from 3 installers referred by Solarguide. My guidance to these companies was maximum solar power yield per panel for their proposals. Quote: The LG panels are dual…
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Solar Panel Quote
Hi, currently in the process of gathering quotes. I have received 2 x quotes so far, one from EON which I have already discounted and 1 from a local installer, no site survey from this one yet (see below). I have emailed this guy back requesting requote for 10 x panels and a 5kw inverter. I have just had another local…
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Alpha Ess M48112-S 5.7kWh - 'Commercial/Industrial' designed for series.
But any reason they won't also work in a domestic situation in parallel? I think the essential Q is, will the COM port communication be compatible with a domestic AC-Coupled inverter/charger such as the Sofar ME3000? https://www.alpha-ess.co.uk/images/datasheet/M48112-S.pdf
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Cost of adding batteries to existing PV system.
I'd always shrugged off doing this as the return time would be too long. But I've recently seen some near-new battery setups being sold on FbMarketplace for prices that are hard to ignore - sometimes as little as £1.5k for excess of 10kWh. The Q is, what would the additional costs be should I jump? Ie, installation, and…
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Recycle Week: Re-use, Recycle and Save Money
Monday 23 September 2019 is the start of RecycleNow's #Recycleweek. We started this discussion a few years ago in tandem with Recycle Now, The Rubbish Diet and myzerowaste to help spread the message about recycling and re-use and show everyone how you can save by being just that little bit more savvy with your spending and…
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How do PV charger/inverters 'control'?
In very basic terms! I remember asking the installer at the time how the system 'knows' to prioritise supplying the house over the Grid, and he explained the inverter constantly monitors the exact grid voltage, and 'ups' the supply from the PV system a tiny amount to override it - the system therefore supplies the house…
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Solar quote confusion
Apologies, have been reading up but still fairly new to all this. Have contacted a couple of online companies and also a couple of local ones who have done site visits and I'm kind of surprised at the difference between what they are all suggesting is suitable. Even down to the placement on the roof some seem to be pushing…
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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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An objective assessment of SigEnergy Sigenstore
Refreshing to see pros and cons laid out in an objective manner here.
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Solar & battery tariffs and how to get best export rates?
Im contemplating a 10 panel solar pv, 15kwh battery and 5kwh hybrid inverter. Ive got my quotes and researched the component parts so am not looking for comments that 'you're better using this make' etc, etc. Ive no intention of getting a heat pump and getting an EV is very unlikely. As Im nearing 70, the faster the…
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Battery only install
For now going for the cheaper option, as solar is out of our price range. Average usage is around 6kWh a day peak time. I know payback is not as good as solar (not that I'm worried about that), but needs must & will make a nice saving a month on bill, charging overnight on IOG, which we are on with 2 EV's & not wanting…
