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New Build solar panels on lower rate FIT - help
Hello. Not a big poster but a big reader of MSE. Myself and my Girlfriend bought a wonderful new home from Taylor Wimpey with little fuss. However when looking to apply for the Feed In Tariff on our south facing solar panels, we have been put on the lower rate because TW managed to do our EPC certificate after installing…
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Cost of bird guard on solar pv?
Hello - I am debating getting bird guards put onto our solar pv when it is installed. Prevention being easier than cure and all that. Does anyone have any idea on cost when this is done retrospectively? I am hoping it should be cheaper if I get it done at the time of the installation. Thanks :)
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Use UFH to store heat?
Now that I'm thinking about how to get best use out of solar panels, the obvious win to me is a flooring system akin to a storage heater. One that uses the electricity produced during the day to "charge" the floor ready to emit heat in the evening. Does such a thing exist? I know there is solar thermal, but we're putting…
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Solar Discussion - Should we start using PVGIS-5 ?
Hi I've just read through a brief review of the features and accuracy which the latest version of PVGIS offers and it looks to be pretty interesting .... The Vriconian site suggests that ... Solar PV Generation Estimation: PVGIS-5 (Beta Release) If that degree of accuracy is repeatable, should we be looking to review our…
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£40 Natural Collection voucher at Triodos Bank
Not sure where to post this. Open a savings account with Triodos Bank, deposit £100 and then during the month after account opening you get a £40 voucher to spend at Natural Collection. Valid for new Triodos Bank customers only. Natural Collection operated by Spark Etail offer various brands of eco-friendly household and…
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When a Recycle symbol does not mean Recyclable!
I suspect many of you will be aware of this, but I caught a snippet of a TV programme the other day where they explained that one of the apparent recycle symbols (a circle composed of two arrows looping into one another - a bit like yin-yang) does not necessarily mean the product is recyclable! Apparently companies can…
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Any one tried soap nuts?
Looking for ways to reduce impact on environment and save money, and come across soap nuts in a couple of articles. Has anyone used them? Feedback gratefully appreciated.
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"Looking for a PV and EV solution"
I've an ageing deisel powered Ford Focus(ten years 75k miles) which has been brilliant but am thinking to replace it. Looking ahead Electric(second hand) seems a possible choice especially as we have two vehicles, so can use the other for long distances. We are retired with a mix of local journeys for school run etc and…
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Solar panel discolouration.
I'm after some advice on a solar panel I have just bought from ebay. It has various degrees of discolouration and I'm wondering if this is likely to cause a problem. I don't want to return the panel for no reason. The panel is identical to another that I bought from the same seller several months ago. That panel had no…
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Failing to understand my PV diverter
Hi - hoping someone can help me understand what I've got wrong with my Solar PV + diverter. I've lurked for a long time, and saught advise from some very helpful members a good few months ago - but now I'm stumped. I have had Solar PV for several years, and at the end of last year my gas boiler was at "end of life" so I…
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ESE Solar Panel Free Health Check
Received a letter today marked "Important" from a company called ESE. "Our records indicate you haven't received your free health check and service on your system and your warranty may be due to expire. Please contact our team to validate your warranty and book your health check" The company is nothing to do with the…
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Solar in New Build House
Last year I moved into a brand new build house which came with Solar Panels. I'm now having great trouble trying to get British Gas to register them for FIT payments as they want an invoice in my name from the company that installed them, which I can't provide as they builders paid for them. The solar company have provided…
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Nissan moving into the solar market
Hey all, I have been active on this board for a few days and thought you would like this news about Nissan. I've been looking at their batterys for a bit bit interested in what they can do with the solar.…
