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Solar PV Inverter lifespan
I am almost too scared to start this thread as it feels like I am tempting fate...Back in time when I had my system installed (2011) one of the points that was often quoted was that during the lifetime of the FIT we would be looking at replacing our inverters after about 10 years, we are now at that time. Have long term…
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Thoughts on quote
Hi. Interested to know opinion on price match quote I've had from Octopus. They're offering 0% finance for 3 years too, without which, I wouldnt be that interested. 10 x JA 445 Bi facial (across 3 aspects with 2 sets of scaffolding, 1 over a conservatory) 1 x PW3/gateway bird guard, scaffolding & fitting etc £12150…
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Solar - Project Solar UK strong arm tactics
Hi all, We have just had a visit from Project Solar UK, who though all started off friendly after 2 hours, it finished in way that felt more like a hostage negotiation. We are all in for Solar, we want to get some panels and a battery and we don't really need to be sold on that aspect, we do however need to agree on the…
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Intelligent Octopus Flux with Solaredge
After seeing something on Facebook I had a look and it appears IOF may now support Solaredge. Information is contradictory. The landing page says only Givenergy and Enphase are supported. https://octopus.energy/smart/intelligent-octopus-flux/ But if you go to the sign up page, it asks what sort of battery and if you select…
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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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Expanding solar generation
I currently have 6.16kW of panels installed on a south-facing garage. There is some shading from the east, and as it is a single-story building, also when the sun is low in the winter. I also have a 5kW Libbi Inverter with a 10kW battery and and Eddi for the hot water tank (I don't want to debate the value of the Eddi - it…
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Solar Quote
Hi new to the forums and after any advice regards a quote I have had for solar. It is for an 18 panel system, I was recommended to use micro inverters. 18 x JAM54D41-445/LB 445 Watt panels (JA Solar) 18 x IQ8AC-72-M-INT [25 year warranty] (Enphase Energy Inc.) 2 x IQBATTERY-5P-1P-INT (Enphase Energy Inc.) 1 x BAT-HAZ-PACK…
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Thinking of pushing the button on going solar??
Hi all,Been getting a few quotes as we have been considering "going solar". Prices around 8-9k for 8 panels, inverter and 5kw battery system.We use storage heaters and are on an Economy 7 tariff. (NB I am aware that solar and a small battery will not have any impact on our heating bills). Not really doing it expecting a…
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Difference in Solar PV and Battery quotes
I am looking to get solar pv and battery and so far have had 2 quotes, not much in the prices, but different recommendations by them. I have a 3rd quote in the pipeline, but only requested that today.I live in a semi detatched SE facing with a slate roof in Manchester. I do not have an electric car and no plans to get one,…
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Why must the solar gateway be sited near the meter ?
I live in an attractive house in an attractive location. Yes, I'm lucky, I know. I'm so determined to keep things looking nice that I'm probably about to pay a premium for an "in-roof" (as opposed to "on-roof") solar installation.Been talking to 3 installers, but it quickly narrowed down to just one that got my trust. And…
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Overexposed: a study on forced labour in Solar Panel Manufacturing (by Brand)
Incase anyone wondered about the ethics (or lack thereof) in their Solar Panels, this study by Sheffield Hallam University has proved genuinely eye opening for me. A must read for the Ethically conscious among us.
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Ripple Energy - receiving bill savings
I invested in Kirk Hill and have been receiving a small discount on my Co-op Energy / Octopus electricity bills. I have recently discovered by chance that the '100% renewable energy' I thought I was buying is in fact 15 % nuclear. As someone who has a lifelong objection to nuclear power, I am outraged. Whether or not 100%…
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Home Battery ??
Hi folks Would really appreciate some opinions on whether it would be worth us getting some kind of battery storage for our household. Currently on EON Next Drive, so 6.7p/kWh for 7 hours overnight. Our usage for the last 12 months has been 1350kWh cheap rate (inc EV charging) and 2000kWh day rate (approx 27p). At the…
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Solar Panel Quote
Hi all. I'm getting roof replaced, so looking at solar to make use of scaffolding. I know very little, so after any advice on this quote. 4.4kwH system, spanning two roofs, inc battery £7.5k. 10 DMAGC solar panels 1 Fox ESS H1 G2
5.0kW 1ph Hybrid Inverter Fox ESS 5.2kWh battery storage system Expected to generate 3,660 kWh…
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Questions to ask potential solar installers
We're thinking of getting solar panels and battery storage in the next few months. For context, we live along the M4 corridor, we have a south facing area of roof about 10m long by 3m wide, 30 degree pitch, and we use about 5000kWh per annum at the moment (though this could rise in the next year or two as we're considering…
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Government Green Deal Question
Is it completely free? The more I read, the more I think it's a loan that I'd have to pay back. We've moved into an EPC D house. The only benefit we get at the moment is the Child Benefit, which I believe would qualify us to be able to access the Green Deal stuff. The only thing we're really looking for is loft insulation.…
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Major issues with GivEnergy battery and inverter
Greetings! With energy prices soaring to peak levels and solar technologies becoming more affordable, my family and I decided to hop on the bandwagon and invest in a solar energy system. Our equipment was installed with much enthusiasm, and everything appeared to be working seamlessly, until I started paying close…
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Ditching gas, going electric immersion only, a wee project
I think this fits within the green and ethical section of MSE. This is an ongoing project to replace my gas combi boiler with water tanks heated by immersion. (Hopefully finished In next couple of weeks) A common question would be why not use a heat pump, and there are two reasons for this. 1. It would have to run all day,…
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Best Tariff for night time charging - No EV
Ive installed solar panels and a home battery a couple of months ago and Im very happy with them so far. But one issue is that we don't generate enough in the winter to fill the battery, so I would like a cheap night time rate to fill the battery. My problem is that I don't have an EV and I wont be getting one anytime soon…
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Uhome LFP 2400 Voltage Falling Under No Load Conditions
Hi Folks, In June 2022 I’ve had a Lux ACS 3600 and 4 x Uhome LFP 2400
batteries installed at my property (supplied and install by competent person) to
store the surplus solar energy from an already installed roof top solar array.
The system I thought had been working fine and was configured for 90% depth of
discharge (DoD)…
