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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…
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Solar Panels Quote advice (again sorry!!)
Hi All Sorry to bother you again but I'd like some advice about panels. I've a fairly heavy user as I have a hot tub (turned off for alot of winter) and a plug in hybrid car. Also our hob is electric and very thirsty if used for a few hours cooking. First quote - Project Solar (I know) 14 panels, 5.6KW system plus a 6KW…
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Those with solar - Appliances
I was wondering how people went about this I go for the most efficient appliance I can get, within reason ie: I've got a D rated dishwasher (on the new scale), because I use it once a week or so. I have an E rated American fridge freezer because literally nothing better existed. Even now, the newer ones are made by Samsung…
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Vegan Living & Ethical Buying
Hi, I'm not sure if there is a thread which covers this already but I am a vegan who tries to consume as ethically as possible and wondered if there is anyone else out there trying to do the same thing in as much of a money saving way as possible!?? I have recently had an increase in income and have therefore decided that…
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Smart export payments for solar PV to replace deemed export
I have received an email from Good Energy advising that I will in due course be automatically moved over to smart export. It looks like everyone receiving deemed export under the FiT scheme will be affected. Among the FAQsCan I opt out of the smart export payments and remain on deemed? No. Ofgem requires that Feed-in…
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Recycling CD's / DVD's
I have read that DVD's and CD's contain rare metals and gold - and take over 1million years to biodegrade Yet - no local councils accept them for recycling They are recycleable but are not collected Why would this be ? I have a large number of DATA DVD's /CD's to dispose of and they will probably end up in landfill
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Solar pv is this right?
I have 6x 410w panel, going into a Solis 2.5kw inverter String 1 has 2 panels east facing String 2 has 4 panels west facing My question is why since the installation in October have I never seen the panels produce more in the afternoon when 4 planels get the sun light?
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Any advice regarding ESE Group Solar installations? are they good?
Hi guys, Quick question: Got quote under 14k for 20 x 405 w panels (10 facing east, 10 facing west), 5 kw lux power hybrid inverter and Givenergy batteries (9kwh) Is ESE reputable. (at extent) or should I run away? Also I have Got Otovo quote for same size PV, but 2 x 3.6 kw growatt inverters (one east one west) and 4…
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Tip RE: running appliances on solar
The "Zuhr prayer time" is a prayer done when the sun is at it's highest. Whilst this in itself isn't what we necessarily need for solar. It often is roughly the time when the panels really start producing energy If you've got batteries, I reckon you could get away with using the Zuhr prayer time, and run an appliance maybe…
