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Help with reading meter for export
Hi all, hoping someone can help as I can't find out much via Google. We had panels installed last Dec, switched to Octopus as British gas wouldn't put in a smart meter, then signed up to octopus export end of Feb, they've finally sorted it but need a manual meter read for the first reading. But our meter isn't on their…
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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 recyclingThey are recycleable but are not collectedWhy 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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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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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…
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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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Flat solar panels?
Hi So I've requested planning permission for 8 solar panels on my flat roof. I've been advised that there are no issues with 6 of the panels at the rear dormer, but the two at the front would either need to be removed or laid flat. This is because the council bvelieves that the panels at the front would visually affect the…
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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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Growatt ML33RTA battery LEDs
Hi, I have Growatt ML33RTA battery. not connected to anything. when i turn it on thek blink for few seconds then settle down to one red LED and 2 outer blue LEDs.......i can t find what this means in manual.RED = onBlue1= onBlue2=offBlue3=offBlue4 = on if anyone can pleae guide me where i can find any information on this?…
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Could new piping save money?
So I've got microbore pipework, and I've seen that replacing radiators does indeed mean you spend less on the new ones, at least in pure running costs Though I'm not sure if that'd be the same for pipework? I will probably want to replace my pipework anyway, because microbore CAN work with a heat pump, but it isn't exactly…
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Wanted: Waste water heat recovery for bath
Hi all, I'm looking to install a waste water heat recovery unit under my bath, something like the Zypho IZI 30. Does anyone know where to get these cheap/discounted/secondhand. Everywhere I've looked is still quite expensive £450+. Am open to alternatives or DIY options too. Thanks in advance.
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Scottish Power SEG
Is anyone here with Scottish Power SEG? I'm currently with Octopus SEG paying 4.1p and that is the best I can get since I am on an EV tariff and not keen on their flux tariff, next best paying SEG is Scottish Power SEG which pays 12p which is 3 times more than Octopus. Only things I don't like about it is they pay once…
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Dead Inverter - Growatt Replacement for SMA. Notify for FIT payments?
The day has come when my inverter has given up. It's a SMA SunnyBoy HF3000 and although the display still shows the total generation and boots up ok there isn't anything showing as grid or panel voltages. Restarted it a couple of times to see if that made a difference and no joy. Suggestion is to replace it but undecided…
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Unsure about Solar options
Hi everyone, looking for some advice re. a PV installation; based in Cheshire in a new-build house with gas combi-boiler & heating. I went out to about 10 providers to cast the net wide. About half responded, of those had 5 quotes back. 3 of the quotes were comparably less competitive. Each seemed to have a different spin…
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SolarImmersion & Wifi Timer Switch
I have a SolarImmersion unit that diverts my solar power to my hot water tank immersion heater. I would like to try & take advantage of the Octopus Agile low rates though the night to top up the heat in the hot water tank. The water is mainly heated by gas. Could I install a Wifi switch like the one below to set the…
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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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Site Export Limit - Additional Solar
I have solar panels spread across 2 buildings with 2 orientations: facing 140 and 230 degrees. My 6.35kWp of panels are controlled by a single SolarEdge inverter capped at 5kW. There is also a Powerwall 2. My site export limit is 11kVA. I thought that I would look at whether it is possible/financially sensible to put a…
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Octopus outgoing agile v fixed
I am currently on octopus outgoing agile - i signed up to this before they increased fixed to 15p/kwh Now it has increased I feel I would be better off on this tariff. I only managed to get this all sorted out in about September so wasn't able to benefit from the solar panels in the summer? I know noone knows for sure but…
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GivEnergy new install - how do I stop grid export?
Hello, I have this new solar system installation, Givenergy and it seems to be sending to the grid all the time. The battery is 60% charged for example, right now, and it's still sending to the grid. I don't have a tariff of any kind yet so I am not making any money, I am just sending free stuff to the grid. Is there any…
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Octopus Outgoing Tariff & Deemed Export
Just had smart meters fitted by Octopus. Solar panels South facing Installed 2011 2.07 KWp Being paid £0.0425 deemed export. Thinking about going onto Octopus Outgoing tariff that would pay me .15p / Kw export. From Octopus FAQ's You may find you are still better off keeping the Deemed 50% than switching to Outgoing…
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Advice on solar panel please
Hi all, just had a quote for solar panel and wanted to check with the members here for their views please as I feel out of my depth here. Details of quote: Nominal 7.4kWp (18 panel) solar PV sytem, using premium, high efficiency panels (TRINA VERTES DE09R.05-410)Vertex 410W all-black panels with a high quality Solis 6kW…
