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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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Growatt Solar batterys?
Does anybody rate Growatt solar batteries? I'm looking into getting a solar pv system with batterys, have been quoted by one company which are offering 2x6.5kw batteries as part of the package. Bit hesitant as I understand their inverters aren't great and their customer service is non existent?
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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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The Iran Impact: Panel and Battery Inverter Prices rising from 5/26 onwards
Just received confirmation from two of the installers I use. Component prices are rising across brands, which will impact new Solar quotes from May onwards. As an example, Tesla distribution had 700 PW3s in stock in early April. Last Friday, < 100. Said another way, the UK will likely sell out of Tesla PW3s by month's end.…
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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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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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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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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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Aurora Inverter Decode
My solar panel system is controlled by an Aurora Power One inverter fitted approx 6 years ago. Can anyone help me decipher the various messages that flash up on the screen display. The serial no is of only passing interest, I am more interested in knowing how much power the unit is producing at any one time and whether I…
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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…
