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Zero VAT on energy saving 'ancillary' works
Various energy saving things (solar panels, insulation...) currently attract zero VAT. This extends to ancillary things, such as batteries if installed at the same time as solar PV. Does anyone know, if I was to get integrated solar panels rather than on-roof panels, does the replacement of roof battens/membrane, which are…
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Pensions
I have 2-3 different pensions and my FA is telling me to transfer them all with Fundment so, I can draw on them when i need some money, I realise that this fund could go down as well as up but can anyone tell me if an annual charge of 1.5% is the norm.
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Photovoltaic solar on 1930s semi
Hi, I am a total novice and am looking for some advice on what would be a good solar setup for our house which has limitations which makes it feel a bit suboptimal…would be grateful for any thoughts. 1930s semi approx 6m wide facing east-west with approx 45deg pitched roof, with hip to gable loft conversion Front: east…
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Ballpark prices for solar panels.
I'm asking how long is a piece of string. We have explored how viable solar panels would be on a couple of occasions. Firms have advised, but we never purchased. Now we have had a reasonable five figure addition to our finances, which makes it likely doable. Our roof can take up to 16 panels it is claimed. We have no…
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Octopus price reductions
New prices for Intelligent Octopus from midnight tonight - off peak 7.5p/kWh - peak c.38.5p/kWh Go has also been reduced - off peak 9.5p/kWh - peak c.38.5p/kWh
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Project Solar Again
I know there are a number of threads on this topic but could not find a recent one. My husband called them unbeknown to me and I would have cancelled it if I had known it was Project Solar. The salesman said he would need a couple of hours at least, luckily we told the person who booked the appointment we only had an hour…
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solar panels with our without battery, advice would be greatly appreciated
hi, I am hoping to get some advice as I started contacting solar panel installers last year and only just recently had 2 appointments. We live in the North East of Scotland and they are so busy wait times are long. Two quotes now in and comparable in cost but one company I did not get a good feeling about and decided to…
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Eddi alternative?
Have been quoted £500 for installation of an eddi alongside our intended solar panel installation. Thinking about this, is there such a thing as an immersion switch which can be controlled by an app? Just thinking that it might be a cheaper option to run the hot water heating on a more manual system utilising cheaper gas…
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Advice on whether to go Solar
Hi all, I am in the process of getting quotes for solar panels and it's hard to know whether to go ahead or not. I constantly think I will miss out on new technology, however I am missing out on savings. Some info on usage, I use 4600kW per year (est) and 2 people in a 4 bed house and both WFH. After some quotes, it is…
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Noddy/stupid question about octopus agile
Apologies if this is a stupid question, but from what I can see the “peak” price for agile currently is the same as the all day price on flexible, while the SC is a bit lower. Is it a not a “no brainier” because there is a risk of it going above that as prices fluctuate?
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How are solar panels fixed on
I just viewed a post online, where the solar panel bracket was clamped to a roof tile. I am guessing that they are also bolted to the wooden roof beams. How easy are they to remove, if they fail?
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Ever decreasing circles - which solar setup to go for
Like so many others I'm trying to make a decision on what solar route to go down. Our current annual consumption for electric is about 3100, in a 2 adult home, one working from home 3 days a week, other retired. No electric vehicle, no plans to get one at this point but may be a long way down the track. Struggling to chose…
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Another quote price and equipment verification
Morning all, octopus via open Solar quoted me for the below kit. We don’t have an EV and think this covers our 9kwh per day on av and 4000 kWh or so per year consumption. What do you think of the 12300 price tag and the kit? Is the expected lifetime and warranties good enough? Haven’t had any other quotes and this stage…
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How are you using your appliances with solar?
I have a 3.2kw system, with a 3kw battery In the winter I had my washing machine finish before say 8:30am and then I'd pop them outside to dry. They wouldn't be truly dry, so when I finished work I'd pop them into the tumble dryer As the sun is now out a lot more, I've been waiting for the battery to have enough power,…
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Small wind turbine?
I have solar panels which are great but would like some generation when the Sun is not shining. Is there any such device even if only 10 to 50 w ? Any other generation ideas?
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Solar warranties
Hi all , Can anybody help me out regarding warranties on solar systems when purchasing property with systems already installed. The property has a system installed by project solar to which I have all paperwork/receipts etc and the FIT is all transferred over and has been running smoothly up until now we’re the system has…
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Solar Together experiences?
I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has participated in a local government Solar Together initiative. Feedback with respect to has the process actually delivered on it’s cost-saving promise? Was the estimate less than other comparable quotes? Was the installation carried our promptly? Were there any issues encountered…
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Solar quote validation - Essex
Hi everyone I have been lurking in the forums for awhile trying to absorb all of the information on the multitudes of solar panel quote posts, I would be very grateful if anyone could take a look over the below and say whether they are good / bad Quote 1: 11 x 405 watt Longi panels (LR5-54HIB-405M), GivEnergy
5.2kwh…
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Project Solar
Morning all, Little to my surprise someone in my household organised a meeting with a sales rep from Project Solar and I've read so many negative reviews online. They signed the contract but there is a 14 day cooling off period so I am doing my research. I wanted to get your opinion on the costs with my offer. It is…
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SSE G98 Timescales
Does anyone know how long SSE (Southern) are taking to turn around a G98 at the moment please? Our installer says they have submitted it and we should get an export MPAN in a couple of months. However I've looked at the SSE website and it says differently. They just issue a confirmation when they have put it on their…
