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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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Tesla Developments
I have started this thread so that people with an interest in what Tesla are doing, or might do next, can post all about it here without being bothered by talk about other EVs. I won't be posting here myself but I can see that there is a community of interest who love to discuss this stuff at length.
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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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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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New Octopus tariff for solar and battery users - Octopus Flux
Just seen Octopus have released this new tariff. https://octopus.energy/smart/flux/
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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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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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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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How can extra Solar Battery save £
So, I have a PV system with a 4kwh battery. The inverter is set to charge the battery during cheap rate tariff time between 0400 and 0700. The cheap rate is 10p per kwh. The normal rate is 25p per khw So my battery charges to 100% by 0700 Assuming my battery is used for load demand , from 0700 onward, does this mean the…
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Lux ac battery controller
Thought I'd start a new thread for the Lux battery controller as suggested on the battery storage thread. To kick it off, I notice there is an entry on the web portal stats under "history data" for battery temperature (tBat°C) but mine just shows zeros. There's also entries for max and min cell voltage but again, no…
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So now I have a solar PV system how do I make the most of it???
Dear all. I know there are several threads about solar PV but many of them are debating whether or not they are a good idea and if the free ones are worth having. All of which is valid debate. Stuck in the middle of some of these threads I have found the odd tip about how to make the most of the generated electricity but…
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When should I stop my battery drawing power from the grid between 2.00am - 5.00am FLUX
Hi helpful people We are on Octopus flux tariff, we are starting to get some sunny days now and achieving good solar on those days - as much as 39 KwH. I am just wondering whether to turn off the battery drawing power from the grid during 2.00am - 5.00am on the cheaper rate. Today is back to thick cloud and rain though.…
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Solar advice please (quote and options)
Hello Would really appreciate some insight into my options please and what would be best to go for: Option 1: 9 x Jinko 435W panels across SE and SW aspects Solis 5kw hybrid inverter (RHI-5k-48ES-5G) 1 Fogstar 15.5kWh battery scaffolding (3 storey), bird netting etc: £10k Option 2: As above, but an additional 6 panels…
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7.3 kW Bi Facial Rooftop Panels: ~7 year ROI: Fact OR fiction?
Updated system size is 7.3 kW at a total installed cost of £10K. 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. The only company to recommend and…
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British Gas Feed In Tariff Change Of Ownership Form
My husband passed away last year and I'm trying to get the BG FiT payments put into my name. I have been granted letters of administration by the high court to deal with his estate. I just need help with which declaration I should sign on the BG change of ownership form please? Thanks in advance.
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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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Fogstar Home Batteries (Domestic <30kWh ... etc)
Hi Talking to some friends at the weekend & it was mentioned that they had a number of quotes for a home battery system to add to an existing PV setup (~5.5 kW.p) , with the main contender currently being a Fogstar rack mounted ~30kWh unit, which I mentioned was probably far too much storage (probably >double) for their…
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Solar System Install and Quote - Costco
Hi Guys, Seen this in costco: https://www.costco.co.uk/Home-Improvement/Solar-Panels/Fresh-Electrical-774kW-Solar-PV-System-18-Panels-Fully-Installed/p/484490 Do you guys think this is any good for the price, i have contacted this company, to maximise value they suggested getting 20 panels but told me it would come at a…
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Banks Ethics? Sustainable?
Hi I been doing lot reading on banks lately To see how ethical or sustainable they are. Trying to find banks that dont contribute towards fossil fuel, Weapons etc Am baffled all these banks have ethical scores of 50 n low Santander, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds Bank, NatWest, RBS, Barclays, and HSBC - they have or in…
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EON Solar Panels Quote. Is this a good deal?
Eon have offered me (interest free) 12 solar panels (5.22 kWp) at a cost of £7000. They have also offered me 5.1kWp batter for a further £3480 making a total of £10,480. We use approx. 3400kw during the day and 6800kw at night as we do washing, dishwasher etc then. Don’t know anything about Solar so wondered if some kind…
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PV Panel contract
We lease a purpose built building for work. The building was built for us a few years ago and has PV panels. We can see from a meter that the PV panels are generating energy and I had assumed that our electricity bill was being reduced accordingly. Having just renegotiated the electricity contract this doesn’t seem to be…