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Proposed feed in tariff cuts
I have seen far too many posts in forums on the internet with vague knowledge on the cuts. As of today, yes the government has announced the proposed cut on the tariff rate for retrofit would be cut from 43.3p to 21p, taking effect on the 12th December. What this means is that you would have untill this date to have an…
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rogerblack has a good point but can it work
I made a post last week joking about lighting up my solar panels at night so they would generate 24/7 rogerblack has a good point will this work? using low energy bulbs powered from the grid at E7 rates say 7p per kwh. if the panels produce leccy you get paid 43.3p per kwh + 1.5p export 44.8p in total so my question is can…
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End in sight for Rent a Roof companies
The detail of the Review of PV FIT is below. http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/news/gb_fits/gb_fits.aspx http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/consultations/fits_comp_rev1/fits_comp_rev1.aspx The relevant quote for Rent a Roof Companies is The new proposed FIT rate for Rent a roof is to be 16.8p/kWh – still too high…
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Solar Panels that work at night !
Could this be where Solar power really starts to be our best way to get over any future energy crisis. Solar panels that work in the dark. Scientists Develop Affordable Solar Panels That Work In The Dark
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empty printer cartridges
Hi I want to recycle my old Epson printer cartridges, any reputable places known of?
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Don't Throw Anything Away Challenge
Hi, I know this is a biggie, having suggested the don't throw food away challenge, and having tried (not always successfully) to live that way for a while, its now got me not wanting to throw anything away. I do recycle, but what do you do with those bits that don't recycle? I'm going to try to only buy recyclable…
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Solar PV Help...
Hello. I'm in the process of getting quotes together for a Solar PV installation. I've got a visit this week but they have said via email they can do 10 x Sanyo 235 watt modules (2.35kWp) system for approx £8,900 (I'm based in Norfolk). When they visit, what do I need to be asking? Looking through the forums there seem to…
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FIT payment removed altogether
Please forgive me if this has been posted before. I understand from another thread that they are about to make a huge ct in FIT payments to new customers in january. Is there any law which prevents the govement removing the inexed linked FIT payment currently 43.3p or reducing it sometime in the future
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Solar Power Help Please
I'm thinking of having solar panels put up on my house in order to generate electricity for personal use and also to sell any extra to the grid. I've read up several articles but am none the wiser as to cost and how it works. I have not got a clue what a reasonable price would be. I'm in Birmingham in a 3 bedroomed average…
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Solar Panels LG250S1C or Sharp NU-R250J5
Hi, Considering the recent news about the reduction in FiTs for solar installations after 8th December, I'm in somewhat of a hurry to complete my application with a supplier. I currently have two potential suppliers willing to install within the next three weeks. Both are a similar price but one is offering the LG250S1c…
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Solar PV & Thermal Stores
Hi all, I have a 1.8kwh solar PV system and a solar thermal system already installed on my south facing roof. I still have space on a west facing roof for a 2kwh solar system that I am thinking of installing and here is my plan - all comments appreciated. If I did install the additional solar PV then I would install an…
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Breaking news -FIT's ending soon than expected?
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Media/Generate-your-own-energy/PDFs/Fact-Sheet-on-the-proposed-changes-to-Solar-PV-Feed-in-Tarrif-rates Not sure if this is kosher or not, but it will decimate the industry if it is......
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DIY Solar Installation
I am about to commission a Worcester Bosch Solar (thermal) Panels along with new boiler costing £4K+ following a renovation project and was wondering whether there is any financial help that I should have explored before buying? The RHI offers around £300 if its installed by a MCS accredited installer but having seen there…
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Supermarket BOGOFs
If I find a BOGOF at my local supermarket that I think represents genuine value, I am now deliberately purchasing it so that I can give the other one away to family, friends and neighbours ... Does anybody else do this?
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Comparison of Magnetic Power Generator to Other Energy Generation Devices
As compared to windmill: To build a windmill one requires the following: a large area, huge investment, maintenance and favorable weather in order to produce energy. The central idea is power generation by wind depends on weather conditions. Any variations on weather, such as: low wind pressure or bad weather makes the…
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How can I attach a pic of my solar install?
Trying to attach some pics of my solar install to my thread, but as I am fairly new to the forum it won't let me, is there anyway around this? John
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Solar PV Quote
Just had the following quote from my local solar panel company. Which I thought would share with you. 11 Bisol 250 panels + Sunnyboy 2500 HIF - £10.7k fully installed. 12 Sanyo HIT 250WP Sunnyboy 2500 HIF - £12.8K fully installed. I think this too expensive. Would appreciate any thoughts please.
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HF or TL, SMA inverters?
Hi Apologies if this has been asked before. A question regarding which is best/more suitable. The Sunnyboy HF transformer range or the TL transformerless range? Having a 3.12 kwp system, inverter in integral garage. We are a bit worried about noise/humming of things with transformers in. We have been quoted for a SMA…
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Ethical banks in UK
Hi there, Is there an ethical bank in the UK that offers your standard sort of banking services? I know Triodos offer some banking services, but I think they just do longer term savings. Is there a bank that offers a standard current account (debit card, instant access to your money ... the standard sort of thing). Cheers,…
