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Archives for September 2021

Change of Ownership of FIT on new property
Hi, I have taken the keys to my new house and inherited the solar panels in the sale, in terms of the FIT and being paid for that unfortunately he never filled out the EDF form to change that over to myself - how would I go about moving this over to myself? I cant find any details on how to do this
Bulb vs. Octopus import tariffs
I was surprised to see such a substantial difference in “green” tariffs! I’ll let the screen grabs do the talking but the post code and annual usage are the same. Safe to say, I won’t be switching to Octopus till things calm down.
Solar panels maybe with battery
Hi all, I'm about to move house this week and one of the first things I'm looking to do is get some solar panels fitted. From what I can gather I should have about 20m2 (squared) on a South southwest facing roof. So roughly 10 panels I'd be hoping for. I currently only use around 2500kwh per year. I live in East Sussex.…
Water saving shower heads
Am after a shower head that has decent pressure and feels like still having a good shower, but also saves water (and gas!) any recommendations from people on here for good ones appreciated!
SEG when your supplier fails
(I'm not sure which board to post this on so putting it here as it's about solar PV generation and the Smart Export Guarantee) We are with Avro and waiting to be told who our new supplier will be. I also had signed up for SEG with Avro. We went with them as we'd only just had the panels installed in the summer and needed…
G99 process
Does any one have experience with how long the approval for G99 takes with UK Power networks and what sort of cost is involved, if any? This would be for 6.6KW solar panel and possibly 4.8KW battery install
FiT if provider goes bust?
My FiT provider is Bulb. They are due a reading at the end of this month and every previous quarter they have sent a friendly "Hello from Bulb" email about half way through the month to remind me to submit a reading. But not this time, so far. This, coupled with reports of Bulb being in financial difficulty, has left me…
Octopus Outgoing Agile
Why aren't more people on this export tariff especially considering current wholesale prices? I've written a script to work out potential profit from using the half hourly outgoing rates against my assumed export, and it's already at 78p and we are only half way through the day, on a 4p/kwh SEG that would only be 20p so…
Cheapest home storage battery options?
Every time I talk to a solar installer they all keep asking if I've considered battery storage, this easily adds £1000 to the quote but as I'm going down a different route of buying my own equipment and paying an electrician to install it, does it make more sense? Should I buy a hybrid inverter even if I can't afford the…
Solar panel quote East Anglia
Finally getting the ball rolling on installing panels. My roof is a bit odd https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6286173/roof-orientation-and-panels I have had one company out and they have suggested 7 x 340W panels, split at 3 and 4 panels, along with inverter. They have quoted me £ 4300. This to me sounds…
Solar Panel Ownership
Hi Help needed! I bought my property in 2018 with solar panels, I wrongly assumed that ownership would transfer to me once the sale completed. 3 years on the vendor is now stating they still own the panels and I should provide them with meter readings. It was never mentioned by my solicitors when I was going through the…
Help for a newbie
Advice or user experience please? I am looking at buying 15 solar panels for my roof with inverter and battery storage. I am being told the lux hybrid inverter is one of the best; is this true? Any user experience? Are Uhome batteries ok? Any user experience? Quoted price is circa £9k fitted for the 15 panels, 7.2kw…
House purchase that has Solar Panels (and a backwards running Electric meter)
I complete the purchase of a house in 2 weeks that has solar panels that are part of the sale.. I spoke to the vendor today he said that sometimes the meter runs backwards and that he has been submitted fake readings as the energy company won't accept readings lower than the month before... Not to me this feels like…
New PV system (dormer windows)
Hi all, I recently moved house and whilst my roof faces more or less directly south, I wanted to ask about anyone's experience with dormer windows, how much is lost because of the shade that they cast over the roof....my last house had 16 panels which were 1.65m x 1m and I'm thinking at best I could get would be maybe 12…
Green Homes Grant Scheme Help Please - Installer will not be able to complete work
Does anyone have ideas, please? I had a letter from my external wall insulation installer today saying that they would not be able to complete the work by the Scheme's deadline of 31 October. They say that they have done work on a first come first serve basis. However, I have been involved with the installer since…
Solar Panel installation basics
Hi, I'm in the very early stages of researching fitting solar panels, so really looking for some pointers. Apologies if wrong forum thread I have a large south facing roof, situated in south of scotland, no trees obscuring roof. As both myself and family are almost always in during day and also work from home, is it really…
Buying tulip bulbs
Can anyone recommend a good supplier of tulip bulbs please
Solar panel bird proofing required
We currently have a problem with pigeons roosting on our roof and getting under the solar panels so I'm looking into the best way of preventing them getting under. I've had a couple of quotes to fit wire mesh around the edges ranging from £500 to £800 which at first sounded a bit steep. Do these quotes sound ok and is wire…
Smarter Homes unsolicited phone call
I've just had a call on our landline from a "Mr Watson" at "Smarter Homes" (I only have his word on both those points) trying to convince me to have my solar panels inspected for safety and efficiency. I've no prior relationship with Smarter Homes (despite Mr Watson claiming otherwise) so I can only assume this was leading…
Solar PV Quotes Northants
I've looked at a few desktop quotes for my install over 3 roofs, one south, one east one west facing. All using SolarEdge with optimizers: Comp1 £11500 for 16 Sunpower 400w panels 6.4kWp (1.796£/W) £14500 for 22 Sunpower 400w panels 8.8kWp (1.647£/W) Comp2 £8800 for 12 Q Cells 385W- 4.62kWp (1.731£/W) £11388 for 12…

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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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