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Low cost solar diverter.
If you are in the market for one of these take a look at this. Although I already have a myEnergi Eddi I was curious so ordered one of these off Aliexpress to try. They are sold under different names on eBay with the typical stupid profit driven mark up but as you are unlikely to get any support from the eBay sellers I…
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RICS - Open cell spray foam
So I've seen this https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/rics-launches-guidance-on-the-use-of-spray-foam/ And I guess that's their "latest advice" What do people here think of that? I take it as there's still no definitive answer from mortgage vendors as an industry They've mentioned what Nationwide say but there's no…
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I'm Eligible for Fully Funded PV up to £10K & Replacement Boiler
Hi all! I have just discovered I am eligible for a PV and / or hybrid ASHP installation, fully funded up to £10k via the current Green Homes Grant scheme, available in conjunction with the government, local authorities and E.ON. I'm currently awaiting contact from nominated installers. I have been informed I would fully…
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Bottle and can return scheme
There is to be a plastic bottle and aluminium can return scheme in England, I understand it will commence in 2024 The scheme does not include glass, but there will be a requirement for councils to do curbside collections. How many don't recycle glass now? There has been news stories about the problems of the Scottish…
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Adding panels to a house which already has an older FiT array.
I'm wondering whether I lose my FiT payments if I install another solar array with seperate inverter & meter on my property? I know I can't add onto that meter but assume I can have another meter and export through my current energy provider (shell) and not my FiT service provider?
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Heat pump hot water cylinder + boiler
I've currently just got a combi boiler I was wondering if say I put a heat pump hot water cylinder in there, would that work? Like this, but instead of a hybrid ASHP/gas but instead a hybrid HP hot water cylinder solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nce8VuXmgrU My rationale is: I'll eventually get a full heat pump…
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E.ON Next - request for solar meter reading not received for March
I usually receive the request for a reading on the 1st of the month (so 1st March, 1st June, 1st September and 1st December). I have not yet received the request for 1st March 2023. Has anyone received their usual request from E.ON already? I'm not overly concerned given this is the lowest yielding quarter by far but I…
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Solar Panel Quotes - Help
Hello, First post here, taking my initial steps on the green journey. I have been a silent reader for the last few days and found it very useful. Considering installing solar panels on a south facing roof, Manchester area. I would love to get some thoughts on the systems being proposed and the costs quoted. Annual…
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What happens to petrol and electrical items which are junked?
Council recycling centres must take in a lot of thrown out household and garden items that could be repaired such as petrol and electrical powered garden equipment, electrical powered household items (from toasters to dishwashers, computers, hair dryers - you name it!). What happens to such items? I can't help but wonder…
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New solar panels- some advice please
Hello dear forum members, I'm doing a lot of research and asking for quotes for a 5-6kwp solar panels array coupled with a 5kw battery. One of the best quotes (please advise if it is actually a reasonable price) is: -13x Trina Vertex S+ 415W Dual Glass N-Type (White Backsheet) solar panel; -G2 GivEnergy 5kW Hybrid inverter…
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Tesla Energy Plan
Hi, I'm looking to install a solar PV system with battery to power my house and charge my EV. I'm new to this and looking a various suppliers and solutions. At the top of the range is a Tesla Powerwall solution to be operated in conjunction with the Tesla Energy Plan from Octopus. The Tesla Energy Plan looks too good to be…
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Ofgem Price Cap 01/04/23 - 30/06/23
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publications/ofgem-announces-latest-quarterly-price-cap-update
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Starting the solar journey
4 years ago I got a quote for solar panels, and then Covid happened. Well I bit the bullet for the second time and filled in a form on https://www.theecoexperts.co.uk to say I was interested in being contacted by a quote. I then got a phone call saying this would involve a home visit to speak to partner and myself, and…
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Do heat pump cylinders have a COP?
As above. Do they have their own COP alongside ASHPs? Or is the rationale for having it purely based on heating the water using night time storage?
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Feed in tariff 2023 increase 13.4%
Just to confirm Feed-in Tariff (FIT): Tariff Table 1 April 2023 | Ofgem
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Solar panels and battery. Do these sound OK?
Think we are going with this quote which includes; 14 x 410W JA Solar panels, a Givenergy 3.0 and a 9.5kW Battery Storage system (AC-Coupled) and Growatt 6000TL inverter. It mentions that a G99 is required. Anyone know anything about these parts and anything about a G99? Thanks!
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Smart meter and Solar PV system issue
Who's got solar panels AND a smart electricity meter?If so, when your solar PV system is exporting electricity to the Nat Grid does your IHD display a reading? i.e. the IHD always shows a reading and differentiates between drawing electricity from the Nat Grid and exporting energy. Our IHD always just displays '0' (zero)…
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Open cell spray foam vs alternatives
So, pending review, mortgage companies may be fine with open cell spray foam. https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/news/2022/10/27/rpsa-retracts-spray-foam-guidance-pending-review/ Let's say that mortgage companies find that - Open cell is fine - Closed cell isn't fine Which is potentially likely given open cell is…
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Difference in output between two sets of solar panels
Hello, We have had our solar panels for about 2.5 weeks now. We have 9 panels on the front of the house (SE facing) and 6 on the side (SW facing). There is no shading on either set of panels. If I take yesterday as an example, the set of 9 on the front averaged 266W across the day. The set of 6 on the side averaged 55W…
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Powerwall 2 Prices
In an idle moment yesterday, I emailed a local company to ask about the cost of a second Powerwall2 (battery only: no Gateway). I was quoted £10500 plus VAT. Was he having a laugh? He offered delivery in March. I should add that I have no interest in getting a second Powerwall 2 at that price.
