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Solar PV shading issue opinions please
I know shading is an issue bringing the complete string down unless using something like solar edge. This is a photo taken when the panels were delivering 256W, the previous couple of hours producing over 2kW.Would this shading from the soil stack be enough to bring the whole array down?This NOT my system as described in…
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…
MSE Poll: What do you buy second-hand?
Poll started 10 March 2020 It's cheap and environmentally friendly, yet some people think only new will do. Tell us - what items would you be happy to buy second-hand, if they were decent quality and cheaper? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you…
A year with home Batteries (and more solar and an EV)
I thought id make a new thread to share my experiences in the hope of giving a real world example of home batteries. Ive had 4kw of sse panels for over 5 years. I always had a hankering for batteries, and using a search engine i stumbled upon this forum and the discussion about home batteries. Eventually after reading for…
Changing smartmeter to get Feed in Tariff - Shell refusing to help
I've just had 10 solar panels and a battery fitted through my local county council's Group Buying Scheme initiative. I'm currently with Shell Energy (locked into dual fuel contract till January 2021) but was recommended by the panel supplier to register with Octopus Energy to get the feed in tariff. However Octopus tell me…
SolarRiver 4000 - Network connection issue
Hi all, I realised my solar data has not been posting to the web since November! Oooops. Its a River 4000TL-D - it normally posts to the Samil Portal and I use to login to the web interface or the app on my phone to check things. I'm not sure what has changed. When I check my home network I can see that the GainSpan device…
FIT rates
Anyone know what the increase in FIT rates will be next month?
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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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