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New solar panels- some advice please
Hello dear forum members, I'm doing a lot of research and asking for quotes for a 5-6kwp solar panels array coupled with a 5kw battery. One of the best quotes (please advise if it is actually a reasonable price) is: -13x Trina Vertex S+ 415W Dual Glass N-Type (White Backsheet) solar panel; -G2 GivEnergy 5kW Hybrid inverter…
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Best kettle
Our exPM mentioned getting a more efficient kettle to save energy, I am guessing most people already have modern kettles as they don't last for decades and can be a fashion item. But what is the most efficient kettle? I noticed earlier today, my oven was on and and for a few moments it was being powered by my solar panels.…
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Revised Solar quote + more noob advice needed?
6KW SOLAR PV SYSTEM - Option 1 15 x 400 Black Panels 1 x Sofar Inverter 1 x 3.5kw Pylontech Battery (3.5kw) 1 x Cables, conduit, isolators 1 x HIES insurance backed warranty 1 x MCS sign off 1 x Installation 1 x Iboost (Hot water) £400 1 x Bird Mesh £500 1 x Scaffolding TOTAL £9,995 fitted NO VAT ——————————————— 6KW SOLAR…
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PV - What do you wish you had known before?
As someone who is considering solar PV at home, a simple question came into my mind whilst walking this morning. If I could speak to someone who already has solar at home - I wonder what they wish they knew before they had it installed? Would love to hear your thoughts solar PV-havers
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Co-op younity powershare
Wondered if anyone had seen any more detail about this ? https://www.younity.coop/introducing-powershare looks similar to ripple but unsure if potentially better or worse? https://www.companyinsight.co.uk/co-op-energy-calls-on-people-to-join-green-community-power-revolution/
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Advice on electricity use and smart meter
Hi looking for some advice as my electricity costs seem to be going up and up and I’m worried about the upcoming price cap rise. i live in a new well insulated house. A lot of the time it’s just me in the house. I was under the impression that the smart meter costs included the standing charge but looking at eon next they…
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Free or discounted solar PV panels for PIP & DLA (child) claimants?
I’ve seen some adverts for free or discounted solar PV panels recently if you are in receipt of PIP or DLA (non income based benefits). Has anyone on the forum received these for free or at a discounted rate and if so, how long did the process take?
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Smart Energy UK - Solar Installations
Hi Does anyone have any experience of this company? https://uk.smartenergy.co/
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Octopus
When I first started looking at this forum, it seemed that every other post had an Octopus referral link in the bottom. I’ve now signed up so I can get the EV tarriff when the car arrives, and have the opportunity to retrospectively put in a referral code. Of course, I now can’t find any. Would anyone with a current code…
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Rate my quote please (and also equipment to be used)
Morning all. I finally got another quote ………… somebody actually came round to look at my house this time 😊 He gave me 2 quotes, one with and one without battery (so I can export the lot and use the grid as my battery) 14 x trina solar vertex s 400w panels Givernergy hybrid inverter 8.2 kwh givenergy battery With the…
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Rate my Solar Quote time
Hi all. Just had a quote through from a solar install company, and I'm pitching in the dark as to whether this is a good quote or not. As follows. We have an East / West roof, so this is for panels on both the front and the back roofs. Back can carry more than the front (10-5 split) 6kwp system (4kwp on the back, 2kwp on…
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Notify energy provider
I’ve recently had solar panels installed. I still have to old type meter which is now going backwards during the day. question. I don’t have a smart meter, but am I obligated to inform my energy provider that now have solar energy ? I’m not interested in SEG as it’s more beneficial to keep the old meter going backwards…
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My Solar setup, am I using it efficiently ? Luxpower ACS3.6
I have had my solar setup since Feb 21 and I've been happy with it but I get clipping and wanted to know how best to maximise my setup or is it fine as it is. I have 12xJa Solar panels 455w each (5460w total) and they in turn are connected to Enphase IQ7+ microinverters, when I use my enphase solar production monitor I…
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Jackery portable power
Wwondering if anyone with solar panels is using a Jackery portable power bank(or similar) to charge up during *green hand” periods for use once you stop generating? I know they come in different “sizes” and sound quite pricey to purchase but I thought it might be handy should rationing or power outage happens this winter?
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PV installation in 3-5 weeks. Too good to be true?
Hello, I have a quote for a PV system from an installer who says he has the batteries in stock and, after site inspection, expects to install within 3-5 weeks. The quote is £8700 for supply and installation of a 3.8kWh system including: Solax x1 G4 Hybrid 3.7 inverter Solax triple power HV 5.8 Kw battery 10x JA Solar 380 W…
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Overwhelmed by Tariff Options (Solar 3844 kWh/Y and scalable Battery 14.5kWh) due October
I humbly ask for guidance. I can build a passable spreadsheet. I understand the bell curve for generation over the year. We use approx 4400 kWh of electricity a year and I have a PHEV. Just on using the energy we generate, store and use alone, I know we'll save £2500+ with the way the prices are headed. What I can't begin…
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Solar Battery - Yes/No?
I'm back with another solar related question, but first of all wanted to thank @Screwdriva for his help in getting my solar installation quote down significantly. The question: What are the factors (or does anyone have a algorithm/calculator) to help decided if I should add battery storage to solar panels? For context the…
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Rate my quote
I have been doing some research and getting my first few quotes in for a modest sized solar PV and battery setup. How do people feel about this offer 2.6kW PV panels 5kW battery 8kW inverter £10k fully installed with all the DNO stuff, etc. Small consumption <2kWh per year. I do not 100% understand the decision on the…
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Uhome LFP 2400 add-on
Hi! I have 3x Uhome LFP 2400 batteries and I'd like to add another 3, but the price I've been quoted (supply only) is eye-watering! Does anyone know a good supplier? I'm hoping that I can install these myself and save cost... Any ideas? TIA.
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Old Solar Panels - is it worth getting a battery now?
I had my solar fitted in 2014, I have 3.6kW. I've since heard that you can have batteries to store up energy, is this something that a company could fit to my existing solar panels? I don't know where to start or even if its worth the cost (or how much the cost would be). Are there any solar experts on here or can anyone…
