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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…
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…
How "safe" are our inverters
Here's a headline from the Telegraph today: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/05/15/chinese-kill-switches-found-in-us-solar-farms/ - from the article "The components found in the US included cellular radios capable of switching off the equipment remotely, raising serious concerns about grid security," So, are there…
Considering more solar and a battery
I'm looking for some help/advice to help clarify my thinking - we are considering a battery and adding more solar. What we already have 3.645kWp south facing solar array on a non-hybrid 3.0kW inverter Air Source Heat Pump for heating / hot water Current Usage The current system was installed last June (so not yet a full…
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…
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,…
Quote check: 8.1 kWp Trina + 10 kWh Fox battery for £11.5 k – 20 p SEG… sound about right?
Considering solar with battery. I've approached OVO as I like their overnight EV charging and 20 p SEG if I order the panels and battery through them. Can I get your thoughts on this please? Quick background * Location: Gloucestershire (two-storey house). * Roof: Main south-facing pitch ≈ 27 °, 9 ° E of due S; clay tiles,…
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
Solar panel assessment scam?
I've just been trying to cancel a "free" (I know, I know, but I was distracted) solar panel assessment appointment tomorrow but can't find any trace of the company and the phone number they gave me doesn't work. Has anyone heard of Pei/Pay/Pey? Solar? I've got this as a phone number (0333201885866), but realise now it has…
Solar: Export Octopus 15p Rest 1p /kwhr ? Does the grid want this energy ?
Hello Like to go solar : seems most energy suppliers just offering minimum 1p /Kwhr to export. Looks like grid doesnt want it by day ? Is it now just a case of use it or lose it ? Octopus seems to be alone in offering 15p/ kwhr So guess I should switch to them How does octopus finance work on this if no others ? Does…
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…
Solar Panel & Battery System Quote (check!)
Hi all, bit of a lurker but I figured I'd sign up to use your expertise to help with a solar decision! I have been in a new build home for 2 months and I'm considering solar. The house is a 4 bed detached, with only me and the partner for now. I only have 1 month's bill which was about £70 for electric through Octopus…
An objective assessment of SigEnergy Sigenstore
Refreshing to see pros and cons laid out in an objective manner here.
Leased solar panels - maximising benefit
My daughter purchased a house with leased solar panels in 2022. The original company had gone bust in 2014, but the leases were sold on to an investment company, and appear on the title register. The investment company were unresponsive during the purchase (either to us or the vendors). Nevertheless, I understand she is…
Solar panels headache - please help!
Good morning. We are thinking of having some solar panels installed, partly to become greener and partly to save some money in the foreseeable future. We are in a 4-bedroom semi-detached townhouse (so three storeys), we use gas for central heating, we do not want heat pumps and are unlikely to own an EV. We are going to…
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…
SolarEdge reliability?
Hi all, just pulling the trigger on a 10000kw system with Eurener panels, SE8000 inverter and SE optimisers across east, south and west facing roofs. However I’ve just come across a few articles questioning SE optimiser and inverter reliability and performance in some configurations. Paying extra for performance and…
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…
Solar panel quote comparison
Good morning, first post as we are thinking of having solar panels installed. We are in a 4 bedroom bungalow with oil fired boiler for hot water and radiators, no gas in our village, we do not want heat pumps or an EV. We have sourced 3 quotes via a solar comparison site. I would grateful if possible to get some opinion on…
Grant available, Dimplex Quantums, or Air Source, (both with solar)? ...which would you go for??
Hi, as per the title, we may be eligible for a grant to improve our heating. We are all electric and have storage heaters, some of which are quite old. It looks like we may be offered the option of all either all new Quantums, or possibly Air source heat pump. Both options will include solar panels. At some point in the…
Solar Panel Testing for Guarantee purposes.
Hi, I had a Solax system (5 panels) installed at my property nearly 3 yrs ago. I dont currently live at this address but had it installed under an offer available at the time but for the past 6 mths there has been no display in the Solax inverter and the red light is on. The installer only gives 2 yr warranty so I was…

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