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Would you do it again?
Hi there I have been lurking in the background for a number of weeks and finally got brave and have decided to post. Recently moved house to the South Lakes, in a sun trap quite close to the sea and plan to be here a good while. Have been reading the posts and doing the calculations and I am considering having solar panels…
Government funding of Solar panels... new only?
Hi all, I see there is a lot of discussion on this forum on the Government scheme to get people to install solar panels. My question is pretty simple - I have a solar PV system bought from MyPlanet (yes I know that wasn't a great idea but it seemed so at the time). Does anyone know if the support the Gov't scheme offers…
Solar Diverting switch
comparison. Now you can get dual output, WiFi sender, phone apps, logging, colour LCD readouts … all nice but all really just fluffy stuff. What I wanted was to divert as much surplus power as possible to my standard HW system .. no need to change immersion or thermostats. Every £1 you spend on this switch will directly…
Solar Panels - Energy Saving
From a link on this site I register to see if I was entitled to 'free' installation of panels. I received a phone call from a company and was advise the they had looked at a satalite of my house and I would, but there would be a £100 charge. Some one came around today and explained that due to my location I could have 16…
Feed in Tariff Buy Back
Just had a cold call from a company called Imesco (www.imesco.com) offering to give me a quote to buy out my feed in tariff. Presumably a discounted capital sum based on what the panels would be earning over the remainder of their lives. On the "no such thing as a free lunch" principle I'm naturally assuming that whatever…
Feed in tariff payments
Due to a faulty inverter, the readings on our generation meter stopped moving forward. Our inverter was finally replaced after a long time. As such, we did not receive any Feed in tariff payments during this time as we were not able to submit readings. 1) was energy still being exported to our power company during the time…
LST Radiators
Are these worth it for the home. Was thinking of installing these to be able to turn the heat down on the boiler and thus save money. My Radiators need replacing anyway as now over 20 years old.
Savings account or PV?
A discussion that has been around these boards a lot is that of whether it's better to put money in the bank and get interest or into solar panels. Very often the discussion has started with some saying something like, 'well 8% a year from PV is better than 2% a year in the bank' followed by someone else pointing out that…
Solar now seems much less efficient
With the recent sunny days I thought the solar system would work rather better, but found that especially the rear panels are now giving out less that 1kW when last year they gave out a lot more, enough to heat the hot water anyway. I tried to contact the supplier TP solar but they seem to have gone out of business. I then…
Solar Power for Community Hut
Can anyone tell me what the best solar energy system would be for a community hut which is off grid? The size of the hut is 30ft x 15ft. I understand we will need the following components. Is this correct? * Solar Charge Controller * Battery Bank * DC Disconnect (additional) * Off-Grid Inverter * Backup Generator…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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