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Archives for May 2017

EPC and Solar panels
Has anyone had a before and after EPC rating to see what effect a 4kwp solar array has?.
Has Samil Power gone bust ?
Anyone know anything about Samil, can't contact them !
Wall mounted solar panels?
Already have 4kw system on my south facing roof and was thinking that wall mounted solar panels would be good for winter generation given the low sun angle. Is this possible?. Anyone done this?.
single room heat recovery ventilation?/ air-air?
Does anyone here have experience of through-the-wall heat recovery ventilation? And can anyone who has air-air ASHP tell me what impact, if any, it has had on humidity? I have three reasons for asking. Firstly, we are still getting condensation upstairs after someone has a shower, even in May, despite all my efforts to…
Optimisers
Hi All I have a small shading problem on three panels on one string due to a chimney.A search of the internet to see if there was a system that would cater for just the three panels in question resulted in the find of the tigo energy optimiser ts4r, which can be fitted to induvidual panels that are affected by shading and…
Solar Equity Release Scheme
Hi, My dad has solar panels on his roof and has had a leaflet offering a lump sum for his feed in tariff. I assume that if he agrees he no longer gets the money created from the feed, this now company do? What do I need to know before advising him? Is this a good deal or not? I'm sure that I need to ask him some questions…
Does anyone know if Energyhive is dead?
My Wattson anywhere / energyhive suddently stopped working on Saturday evening, having been working fine until then. I've done the usual power cycle thing to no avail. My display works fine, but the energy hive hub isn't reporting to the internet server and I get the "error 0.00 kw" display when I log into the dashboard.…
Tesla Powerwall 2
Hi everyone, Has anyone run the numbers now the pricing is out for the Powerwall 2 as to whether it makes sense in the UK?
Selling a house with Solar PV
Hi All, We are about to put our house on the market, it's fitted with 4kw panels we own, which were installed in Sept/Oct 2011 so we are on the higher rate FIT tariff. They cost 12k to install, and we haven't broken even yet, but we need to move so we are just going to have to cut our losses. My initial thoughts are that…
Smart Meter - yes/no ??
I am being continually pestered by my energy provider to have a Smart Meter installed. I have 4KW Solar Panels for the last 3 years and happy to stay as I am. Am I sticking my head in the sand or should I agree to getting Smart Meters installed ? Any down side with regard to feed in tariffs, will I potentially lose out ?
Goverment Funded Solar Panels
Good Afternoon I am hoping someone can help, i have the government funded solar panels on my roof and now i am looking to have a loft conversion. Is it possible for me to have 1 or 2 panels removed from solar system or will be sued by the company. Thanks in advance
Is it worth me spending 5k on Solar Panels?
I have searched through the forums before posting but I'm sure this is a common question. Sorry if it duplicates. This year I used 2300kWh of electricity at a cost of nearly £400 (I'm rounding figures up to make maths easier) I've had a quote and an initial survey for solar and for just over 5k to install the panels etc.…
Replacing concrete interlocking tiles with solar roof
I've long considered installing solar panels on my roof, with a goal of doing so by the year 2020. But rather than limiting the rated output to 4KwP which seems to be the popular rated size, I'm considering longer term electricity demands for my house with a need to accommodate an electric car in the future. So my…
SmartPV for Solar Panels
I have existing panels (since 2011) and had a knock on the door from someone saying I could generate an additional 25% by installing a SmartPV onto my inverter. Is this just another way for solar installers to make money from another source or is this legitimate. No idea of cost (they said it would repay in 6 months) and…
Solar Panel Not registered
Hi, New on here and I'm looking for help, direction, and some sanity. My property has been sold subject to contract, however I have an issue with the solar panels. The Solar panel are not registered to the lease. Signed paperwork is one company (who no longer exist), Another company done the insallation in south west…
solar option for extractor fan in shed?
Hello I was wondering if anyone could advise me. I have an 8ft x 8ft shed which houses my guinea pigs, I'd like to add an extractor fan which would run 24/7 but don't want to run mains electricity to the shed. Is there a solar solution that i could use? also, something that could power lighting (used about an hour a day)…

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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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