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Solar and battery solution ...or is there better?
I am getting close to pushing the button on this system, we use around 4500kw a year and are based in Bucks. This proposal gives an estimated 5.22kW: 12x435w Jinko Panels, 2x5.12kWh SunSync Battery, SunSync 5kw Inverter, Bird Barrier, 12xTygo Optimisers. This has 6 panels on the East and 6 on the west-facing roof, with…
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Feed in Tarif FIT table 2024
Anyone got a link, yes i have googled it and got a downloadable table that does not work.
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Help understanding SEG please
Hello, I've just had 5kW of solar panels installed. My current energy supply is a fixed deal with EDF until September 30th of this year. It seems the best SEG rate I can have is 12p from Scottish Power - EDF's rate is awful, and all the higher ones require you to be a customer. Now for the questions:* Does anyone have any…
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Huawei FusionSolar app disabling solar charging
I have a Huawei home storager battery and use the FusionSolar app (on Android) to manage and monitor things. I've also got the engineering access code for logging into all the more advanced settings as well. Does anyone know how I can prevent my solar array from charging up the battery? I wish any surplus solar to be…
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Banks Ethics? Sustainable?
Hi I been doing lot reading on banks lately To see how ethical or sustainable they are. Trying to find banks that dont contribute towards fossil fuel, Weapons etc Am baffled all these banks have ethical scores of 50 n low Santander, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds Bank, NatWest, RBS, Barclays, and HSBC - they have or in…
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Complex issue with SOLAR PV
Hello All, Installer has installed Solar pv while they lost MSC Certificate after I signed the contract. The flat roof and pitch roof installation has been incorrect as per MSC. Now, Pigeon is getting trapped inside and not able to come out. Meanwhile, I have received a full refund of payment. Now pitched roof installation…
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Solar and battery storage option
I have had a few quotes, and as much as I like the Tesla (or similar) battery solution, I cannot see enough advantages for this as it significantly increases the ROI. I have a west-east-facing roof with a little shade from surrounding trees. One quote that I am interested in is 12x 435 Jinko Panels with 12 tigos, 2x 5.12…
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Octopus Bill - last one was Nov - Dec 2023
Hi I just logged in and my last bill was November - December 2023. I have emailed Octopus as there no telephone helpline available today. We have a smart meter and solar panels. I have also asked about the export - there was nothing relating to this on the last bill. I can see regular exports in my account for example this…
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Octopus - combining Tracker with Outgoing Fixed (15p)
According to Octopus - whose customer service people don't seem to have a clue when it comes to anything remotely related to energy from solar panels - it's not possible to be on the Tracker tariff as well as Octopus Outgoing Fixed. This clearly states otherwise:…
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Are single use dehumidifiers a good idea
For years I've used the aero360
dehumidifiers, now I see that places like Asda have these
one-use-only types & I bought one to test. The instructions say it has to
be thrown away as a unit - presumably that means it's money saving but not
planet saving? Are there any technical reasons it's better? Thanks for any pointers!
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Green credentials re flying
A number of councils are now adopting a policy to avoid billboard advertising for carbon fuelled cars, air flights and other activities which increase global warming. MSE recently encouraged people to sign up quickly for cheap flights. Is this a good idea, or should MSE be promoting alternative forms of travel which are…
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Roof and Panel advice needed.
I could be moving into a new house, and I would like to put solar on the roof as it is electric only (Air to water heat pump heating). What I don't know is what parts of the roof are worth putting panels on. The roof is like this (see below) with a 40° slope at ~latitude 50°15. Is it only worth putting panels in areas 1 &…
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Solar System Install and Quote - Costco
Hi Guys, Seen this in costco: https://www.costco.co.uk/Home-Improvement/Solar-Panels/Fresh-Electrical-774kW-Solar-PV-System-18-Panels-Fully-Installed/p/484490 Do you guys think this is any good for the price, i have contacted this company, to maximise value they suggested getting 20 panels but told me it would come at a…
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Opinions please
I am having this fitted to a flat roof very soon. The panels are to lie at a shallow angle and whilst I know that this could reduce efficiency it will be more than made up for by the extra 4 hours of sun the roof receives over the house roof, which incidentally isn’t big enough owing to dormer windows on the southern…
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Cutting tree unregistered land
Dear Forumites I have read through previous discussions on a similar topic
on MSE Forum, but could not quite find an answer to my specific set of
questions (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466955/tree-maintenance-on-unregistered-land/p1) @davidmcn For the last half a year I have been trying to find the…
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Solar Panel, Inverter, Battery prices over last six months
Hi, Our installation has been stalled for months due to stupid design errors by the installer. Soon, figers crossed, we may be able to move on. Over the last say six months have solar panel etc prices gone up, or have cheaper versions been launched? We were talking about Solaredge with Q-cells panels but given the history…
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Help regarding Solar and Battery installation
Hi folks, we’re thinking of have a solar and battery system fitted to our bungalow, we are south facing in the south of Scotland. I’ve had quotes from several companies with a local trusted one coming out on top for both price and quality reviews. At present we don’t have an EV but will possibly purchase in the future, our…
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Solar advice please (quote and options)
Hello Would really appreciate some insight into my options please and what would be best to go for: Option 1: 9 x Jinko 435W panels across SE and SW aspects Solis 5kw hybrid inverter (RHI-5k-48ES-5G) 1 Fogstar 15.5kWh battery scaffolding (3 storey), bird netting etc: £10k Option 2: As above, but an additional 6 panels…
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Solar install as part of ECO4 grant
Hi all,We are looking at a potential solar install as part of an ECO4 grant (also including ASHP and added insulation). I have a separate thread on the heat pumps forum for that side, but wanted to learn more about the solar side here.We have been quoted (very limited details so far) for 8 x 434W panels and a 3.6kW…
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Shell migration delay
Is anyone else trying to migrate from Shell Energy to Octopus Energy? I just sent this complaint to them as the takeover was in November and it's now February and I still haven't been migrated across! I understand that Shell Energy is now owned by Octopus Energy from November 2023. I am one of the many customers that is…
