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Hybrid v AC-Coupled Solar/Battery Inverters ACvDC
Hi All, I appreciate there are other threads on this topic, but my question is slightly different. I get the differences between Hybrid and AC-Coupled Inverters and Batteries. But the installer I chose to go with has imposed their own view on what should be done, against the advice and designs from everyone else I got…
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Solar installers in Gloucestershire
Hi I wondered if anyone could recommend a solar installer in Gloucestershire area? Many thanks!
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Solar Panels
Hi All, I was hoping to get a bit more information / resources / idea in general about solar panels, batteries ideal requirements for a 3 bed semi trusted fitters how tarrifs work for selling energy back etc
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V2G/V2H compatible cars?
Will it be possible to use CCS or is it not 2 way? I know CHAdeMO are but if that's the only car that can do it, isn't it just going to end up driving up used leaf prices even more?
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The tragic reality of energy independence!
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/aug/28/national-grid-nears-deal-third-coal-power-station-on-standby With gas under global supply constraints and the long overdue Chinese expulsion from nuclear, we are now left with only one "on demand" power source. With no ability to store gas, and a myopic renewables policy, we…
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External wall insulation - Timber frame
Is this something that's feasible from a mortgage pov? Apparently I shouldn't get cavity wall insulation on a timber frame because mortgage providers say that's a big no, given companies historically used the stuff that isn't breathable and they're still quite wary I was then wondering if perhaps I could do something for…
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Price for a ZEB?
Anyone know what the retail price is for one of these bad boys? https://tepeo.com/thezeb
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Missing Exports Octopus
Hi, Having recently started to export to Octopus I am finding some days Octopus is missing export data on my account, is this normal ? TIA
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Moved from house with solar panels, advice please
Hi, we have moved from a house where we had solar panels installed in 2011 (using my husband's redundancy payout) and it was the best thing we ever did. I even manged to sell the FIT on before we moved.We are now in another south facing house and I am seriously thinking of having them again, despite the lack of financial…
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Who applies for DNO approval?
Morning If installing a 5.6kwp array who applies for DNO approval so all of it can be exported. One company have said they do it, another have said "Once you have solar setup you register with your energy provider to sell it back to the grid" Thanks once again
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DNO limited export, oversize array storage options - Solar Immersion Diverter or battery
Hi, Just after some practical advice please as i'm struggling to find info online. Our export with the DNO is limited to 3.68kwh. we are a large family and would like a bigger array, so am wondering what options there are to store excess. We're proposing an 8kw array (all on the same orientation) that would be clipped to…
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Solar panels - meter
I have had solar panels for 5+ years but apart from the readout in the loft, I have no way of knowing how much I am generating and when I am using electricity from the grid. Is this normal? My panels were free, but since I have bought my council house, I now get the feed in tariff. My smart meter was fitted in 2017, so…
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FITS payments when meter isn’t working
Hi. Like many of the previous posts, I’ve just realised that my ELSTER meter isn’t working. When I contacted SSE the guy on the ‘helpline’ offered no help at all in getting the meter replaced … when I asked about my payments… I realised there was an issue when my latest cheque arrived for £10 after the sunniest and dries…
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Solar Quote; advice
currently in the process of moving home, and the new place has an unshaded south facing roof, so Solar seems like a good idea (even in Scotland :) ) Had a few quotes and currently by far the best is: 4.86kw - 12 x 405w JA Solar Panels 3.6kw - 1 x Solis Hybrid Inverter 5kwh - DC Battery (PureDrive or Fox Ess, depending on…
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Smart radiator thermostats (without boiler control)
I have bought several products in the past that rely upon a company-specific web app that subsequently becomes obsolete. Which smart radiator valves would I choose to have a good expectation of future support?
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How do export Tariffs compare with the price cap for the coming year?
I don't have any PV so I'm just asking for interest. Considering the sky high average cap of 51.89p per kWh from October what tariffs will be paid to those exporting PV electricity to the grid over the following year; are you tied into the ultra-lower tariffs agreed when you had the panels fitted? If the energy companies…
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Solar Together Quote. Please advise.
I have read all the information I can find on prices for a solar set-up and thank you to the people who spend their time answering queries. I have this quote from the company selected to install in our county from Solar Together. I am waiting for other quotes but have received a contract to sign and pay 10% deposit. I am…
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Worrying about January/ Winter Solar
I have appreciated all the detailed info shared on the 'talking' bout my generation 'thread. I am trying to anticipate some decisions in the Winter. Do I try to get my system to send what it generates back to the grid in order to maximise outgoing earnings? I might therefore - turn off the iboost for two months. Then heat…
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Which of these roofs for solar?
I thought I'd got my solar plan all sorted, including detailed analysis of usage and potential production, but then having taken photos of various roofs over the course of a few days, I'm now rethinking based on shadowing caused by other parts of the roof / house... :( Please can someone tell me what they think of these 3…
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Solar panels + EWI grants?
So, not for myself but my parents have a house that's EPC D rated 1930 mid terraced house, and their bills are even higher than my bills in a 1975 semi detached house, so I was wondering if there's any possibility of getting grants? Their main energy source is gas, my brother lives with them, who's got disability issues…
