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How do you live life the MoneySaving way, but protect our planet too? Sometimes going cheap can hurt the environment.

Batteries not charging
I had 4x Pylontech US2000c fitted in April. They have worked pretty well. I notice in the last few days that they have not taken any charge. I put it down to grey weather and us being at home using everything that was generated. However, today is nice and sunny and they are still not charging, even though we aren't using a…
Stupidly expensive PV+Battery quotes in Scotland
Like most people on this forum, I've been looking at installing PV + Battery systems. I've called pretty much every MCS certified company within a 100 mile radius. I've got 10 quotations so far, of which only 1 installer that quoted for the inverter + battery system that I'm interested in. The final line (£11.5k) is my sum…
Quote for JA Solar 405W Panels & SolarEdge Optimers - good or not?
I have a quote from MCS (checked) installer in S Wales for: 8 x JA Solar 405W Panels, 1 SolarEdge 3000H Inverter, 8 x SolarEdge Optimisers & Assoc kit = £4057 Installation would be a further £2520 inc VAT which means total of £6577 I don't need a battery but checked that one could be retro-fitted if necessary. Any thoughts…
How low can /should you go - battery discharge?
I have a bank of 4 Pylontech US2000c's that have a DoD of 95%. The installers left the system set so that the Inverter does not allow discharge below 20%. Whilst I want to try and look after the batteries, surely they can be safely discharged a little more? I was thinking setting it to 10 or 15% - the roughly 0.5kwh even…
FiT and smart meter
I’m trying to make sure I’m not doing something daft by switching to a smart meter. I have done some research and asked my FiT provider but they haven’t responded and when I call them I get promised a call back which never arrives (great service). My question is, will my export remain being calculated as deemed export or…
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Thoughts on a Solar Panel quote please.
Had a quote through my local authority scheme and wondered if this is competitive. Increased significantly since my last quote which I declined, but understandably so due to energy costs driving up demand. Complete solar panel system £9,609 * Roof survey * Installation * 16 panels * Inverter * Materials and fittings *…
Octopus Outgoing - Fixed or Agile?
Fingers crossed, my registration for Octopus outgoing should be completed tomorrow. I picked fixed, but was that the right choice? I understand that during the summer, Agile was a no-brainer, but between fixed going up to 15p in September, and (AIUI) the wind blowing more in the winter and dragging the Agile price down,…
Solis v Solar Edge for 8KwP System
Installing a 21 panel ~8KwP system and, for reasons covered on another thread, don't want to consider any form of hybrid inverter. So far I have a price, from the same company, for 21 400w panels with Solar Edge optimisers and an 8kw Solar Edge Inverter and the same panels with an 8kw Solis Inverter. The solar edge is…
70 degrees heat pump
This new Samsung heat pump is generating a fair bit of discussion over on the Facebook Octopus Smart tariff group. https://youtu.be/rp0FdVZTxpE My understanding is that it is able to operate at temperatures up to 70 degrees. Which would make it suitable for a straight swap for a conventional boiler (even with microbore…
Portable air conditioner with heating mode?
I could justify the purchase of an air conditioner moreso if I could use it all year round, are portable ones as effective as split systems with heating if I only wanted to use it in a single room? What would the CoP rating be?
Solar Installation Quote
Hi, I've just received this quote for the installation of some panels. I'm struggling to get another company or two to quote so thought I'd ask what you guys thought, is it worth going ahead with? To supply and install a 4.5kW solar PV system with the following specifications: 12x 375W solar panels Fastensol mounting…
Battery and Inverter in the loft or somewhere more accessible?
My install is looming (17 Nov) and I get the impression from the guy that did the survey that they will install Battery and Inverter in the loft. He didn't ask me my preferred location which would be in my converted garage/office (providing no noise/heat sync issues in the summer etc. I admit have concerns about intense…
No Smart Meter blues ......
I posted in an earlier thread that I was unable to have a Smart Meter fitted. I am now obviously wondering how this will change the benefits of a PV and battery setup. I know that if I have a larger battery then there will be less export but that also implies cheap rate charging of batteries, so I have asked an installer…
Solar/Battery Quote Questions
Hi, I've received a few quotes, but the latest one seems to be the most realistic. I've not heard of GreenLinx batteries and there seems to be limited information on the internet. They also do Pylontech, so I may ask for a quote with them, even if it means waiting longer for them to come into stock. My other concern is…
Solar installation in NW required
Like many I’m seeing a benefit in going down the domestic Solar PV and battery route. I’ve seen lots of information on YouTube and online, so have an idea what I want. Problem comes with finding an installer. Just had Project Solar round to quote, requested 90mins to measure and quote, which turned into 4hrs. Sales rep…
Recommended solar & battery install - Lincolnshire
Need help and recommendations, I am looking for a 26 panel I stall with battery. High electric use household so defi atly need this size, 26-28 panel is the max our house can take. Looking for recomm2nded supplier. Had quotes between 16-20k so far seems high and low quality kit. Please share recommended company's thx
Solar quote is thus any good?
Hi I have been shopping for a solar installation with battery. This is the best I have had but its a big investment at 17k is it fair or should I keep shopping. Picture attached of all installation details.installation in march due to wait times..would be greatful of any input.
Solar Installation in North Hampshire …
Can anyone recommend an honest and reliable installer in North Hampshire please? Many thanks in advance.
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