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FITs from 1 April 2021 confirmed by OFGEM
Ofgem have now published the document confirming the revised tariff rates for the Feed-in Tariff scheme. Relevant tariffs have been adjusted by December's annual RPI of 1.2 percent, effective from 1 April 2021. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications-and-updates/feed-tariff-fit-tariff-table-1-april-2021
Is Solar PV still worth it?
I am seriously considering Solar PV but I am not sure if it is still worth it? Having received a quote for 12 panels (5KW output) with a sofar 6.0 inverter & 10KWH battery at £9,000. I use roughly 10,000 KWH of electricity a year (fully electric house) It would make a big dint into that but £9,000 is 8 years worth of…
Solar PV Inverter lifespan
I am almost too scared to start this thread as it feels like I am tempting fate...Back in time when I had my system installed (2011) one of the points that was often quoted was that during the lifetime of the FIT we would be looking at replacing our inverters after about 10 years, we are now at that time. Have long term…
Am I reading this right?
I bought a house with solar panels and have just been given the info on them. I cant get my head around this? Is it really saying I will.only save £40 a year!
Project Solar Quote Advice
Hey Guys I was scrolling through facebook when I came across an ad from Project Solar. I just had a rep come around this evening and gave me a quote for £12.9k. Weve got a detached house and the rep said we could get the maximum number of panels allowed on there (generating 5.6kwp?). She estimated we would generate £65…
Water consumption
I have an interest in the environment-don't want to waste water. I read the following:"you will lengthen the life of your garbage disposal by running it a few times a week even if you don't have food to put down." What are your thoughts? I'm not sure this is the right forum to ask this. If not, which website/link would you…
Green home grant on shared ownership - not allowed!
Me and my wife own 40% of the house. The housing association owns 60% and didn't give us permission to have a solar thermal panel installed through Green Home Grant on the ground of "Under the terms of your lease you cannot make any alteration to the external of the property."I am disgusted as this is a FREE upgrade to the…
Goverment Green Homes Scheme
hi, Newbie here so not sure if I have put this post in the correct category. I applied for a primar and secondary installation after seeing the scheme on MSE TV programme back in September and am wondering if anyone has received their vouchers yet. I used contractors off the govt website but have been told this week that…
Compostable plastic bags and cling film.
I absolutely hate any plastic food coverings that aren’t recyclable and reuse small plastic food bags (for sandwiches and freezer etc) over and over, of course washing out between uses. My wife was browsing through the Lakeland catalogue and pointed out they now sell compostable cling film and bin bags (although the latter…
FIT Payments via Direct Debit/Bank Transfer?
Hi all. The previous owner of my house had his FIT payments coming from British Gas, and at the time I opted to stay with them. They've been fine, except the fact it's a bit of pain having to cash a cheque each time to claim the money. Can anybody recommend a provider that pays via direct debit/bank transfer? Also, is…
Lab grown food - is it Green? and is it Ethical?
Rather than muscle in on the ‘Green and Ethical Food’ thread, this subject deserves a separate thread as it is bound to become a hot topic in the years to come. There have been many articles about ‘Man made Food’ and the highly respected environmentalist George Monboit – much loved(by some) in this forum! - wrote an…
Inverter Choice for a 7.2KW PV with 5KW Peak discharge requirement.
Hi About to consider a 7.2KW PV system, with a requirement for 5KW peak discharge + Battery Could you recommend options for inverter choices with their battery compatibility? Regards
Registered Green Home Grant Companies
Hello Does anyone know if there is a list of companies registered under the Green Homes Grant Scheme. I’m looking for replacement doors. It’s been really time consuming so any help much appreciated l. thank you
Mixing solar thermal with solar PV
Hi, Apologies if what follows has been answered elsewhere on the forum or makes me sound like a self-confessed solar novice (which I am!). We have been interested in installing solar panels for a while and have finally got round to giving it some serious consideration through the grants available for solar thermal through…
Solar PV and Battery from Deege Solar
Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and after some help if you more knowledgeable folks can help :smile: I'm thinking about getting Solar PV and a Battery for the house and recently I've seen a price from DeegeSolar for 16 PV Panels and a 8Kw GivEnergy battery and inverter for £8,600 Fitted (although that seems to have gone…
£/KWh Recommendation for battery > 8KW with > = 90% DOD
Hi In the process of choosing a battery to store electricity at a cheaper rate and use during the day ( avoiding peak 4 pm - 7 pm). After reading several posts/forums still undecided. Ideally would like to have storage up to 16KW, with a peak output of 5KW, 10 Year Warranty. I would like to have recommendations on the…

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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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