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There's a new Heat pump board over in the Energy section
Hi all As a result of feedback from Forumites and Ambassadors, we've created a new board within the Energy section for all things heat pump related. Find it here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/heat-pumps If you have any comments about this change, please let us know over on the 'Site Feedback' board.
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Green & Ethical MoneySaving sticky
♻️ Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Martin Lewis: Green MoneySaving Welcome & Introduction * So now I have a PV system, how do I make the most of it * Renewables: talking bout My Generation * On-grid domestic battery storage * Battery electric vehicle news thread * Green, ethical, energy issues in the…
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Problems with Smart Export Guarantee after Octopus switch
This discussion was created from comments split from: Radio silence from Octopus - SEG/FIT switch setup.
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Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Please forgive the corny thread title inspired by The Who but this post on the bloated 'how do I make the most of it' thread prompted me to initiate a new one... Well, there was yet another misty and bleak start in North Notts today (Thursday), but my SSW 3.92 kWp system was generating around 3kW for just a few minutes…
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Battery Electric Vehicle News / Enjoying the Transportation Revolution
I thought a more specific thread/title might be useful for posting news on BEV's (and EV's in general), given that we have threads to discuss the minutia about EV ownership, but perhaps a thread just for the news might be useful. Disclaimer from the start, BEV news can easily become Tesla heavy, so posts, especially mine,…
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Solar panels - portrait vs landscape orientation
Hi, I'm looking into designs for solar. The more I read / speak with 'experts' the more confused I become. Gemini has been useful, but also gets confused and has to be challenged! Anyhow… It seems that without shading this doesn't matter. Your choice might be down to which orientation allows you to get the number of panels…
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Green, ethical, energy issues in the news
MSE Insert: We've seen some debate on this thread about the relevance of some posts to the topic. To ensure the thread remains on topic for forumites wanting to discuss the latest news we're asking that all posts contain a link to the news you're discussing. For the purposes of this thread the "news" needs to be within the…
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Solar panels in Scotland - worth it?
I'm looking at a 9-panel / 4.2KWp system with/out about 11kwh of battery, in central Scotland. House is almost exactly South facing an clear of obstructions. The quote details reckons we can produce about 3500kwh/year and our consumption is about 4500kwh. Cost is about £6,250 for panels only, £10,000 with Fox11.5khw…
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EcoFlow Stream "plugin" solar
Back in mid-March I ordered a "plugin" solar PV bundle from EcoFlow: EcoFlow Stream Ultra 1.92kWh battery with four MPPT inputs Four EcoFlow 450-watt solar panels This cost me just over £1100. I thought I'd share my experience here in case anyone else wants to do something similar.
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The Alternative Green Energy Thread
In an attempt to maintain harmony on Martyn1981’s Green, Ethical, Energy issues in the news thread, Mart and I have agreed that I will no longer contribute to that thread but instead start a separate thread which Mart has agreed not to participate on. The intention of the thread is that green energy issues can be discussed…
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EV Discussion thread
As some of you will be aware Martyn1981 has clarified the purpose of the BEV news thread he started - “the intention for this thread was to enjoy the transport revolution and share BEV news. That might even be described as a 'cheerleading thread' I suppose, and I'm not sure why that would be wrong on a Green & Ethical…
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How to get the best SEG tariff
Hi everyone We've just published a new guide on How to get the best Smart Export Guarantee rates and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Clare
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Solar ... In the news
Hi All Thought it was about time we had a thread specifically to discuss relevant press articles relating to solar pv & thermal ..... so here goes ... Z
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Growatt Battery Setting Help
Hi all. Now that the days are starting to get longer, although not long enough yet, I'm looking for some advice in regards to the battery settings on a Growatt. Since the Solar and battery has been installed, I've been charging the battery using a cheap overnight tarrif (Intelligent Octopus) and then discharging the…
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Not sure how to progress or to ask correctly. Quotes for solar and(or not) battery
We used a tool on this site (not forum) to get some quotes in. On line with a phone call. Also tried our supplier. Quotes come in and vary too much and some pricy but after reading a few threads here, realise we need the local installer and a visit for on site survey. Probably forget those quotes out of hand. And when I…
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How long did it take for your solar export tariff to be set up?
More of a nosey question to be honest: How long did it take for your solar export tariff to be set up after your system was installed? Had mine installed April 21st, and only just got an email from octopus that it's set up for export, I've lost over 1000kwh of export 😢 reading the meter today. Anyone had any luck asking…
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Cost of adding batteries to existing PV system.
I'd always shrugged off doing this as the return time would be too long. But I've recently seen some near-new battery setups being sold on FbMarketplace for prices that are hard to ignore - sometimes as little as £1.5k for excess of 10kWh. The Q is, what would the additional costs be should I jump? Ie, installation, and…
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Updating Sofar ME3000SP AC-Coupled inverter FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE.
Just putting this here for anyone Googling for this info. It's straightforward, provided you do things by the letter. I didn't, hence this post… First, if you have one of these inverters, join the Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/2477195449252168 The Firmware:…
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8.5 kW Bifacial PV System: ~7 year ROI: Fact OR fiction?
Updated system size is 8.45kW at a total installed cost of £10.5K. Current ROI is forecast at 6.5 years. Hi there, I've recently been quoted for solar panels from 3 installers referred by Solarguide. My guidance to these companies was maximum solar power yield per panel for their proposals. Quote: The LG panels are dual…
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Connection of a replacement battery to a Solax X-Hybrid inverter
Following on from my earlier thread (below), Solax have sent me a new battery to replace the one that's subject to a recall. I have a Solax X-Hybrid inverter SK-SU3700E. This has two power wires (red and black) and a data cable going to the battery pack. The new pack looks very similar, so I can see where the wires would…
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EV Charging losses and Vampire drain.
This topic was touched on in a recent exchange on the BEV thread but I felt it would be worthwhile having a separate thread as other issues were overshadowing it. When I first got an EV I didn’t have a wall charger and just used a granny plug (230v, 2.3kW I think) and never took much notice of charging cost. I would just…
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Telsa vs Sigenergy
Hi, Pros and cons of Tesla PW3 vs Signergy 2 x 10 batteries with an 8kw inverter please? Average 18kwh per day, 6700kwh per year. Lots of aircon and computers/monitors used for a couple that work from home all day. 19 Aiko 515w panels, but 10 of those are North facing so half as efficient as the 9 on the South roof. Thanks!
