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Solar energy
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I have looked for posts regarding solar energy, but I can not seem to find any recent posts. Does anyone know if it is a good energy substitute, and that the prices of paying for solar panels would be cheaper than the current energy costs. Also, does anyone know if grants are available and if…
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Solar Panels
My daughter was offered installation of solar panels some seven years ago by her housing association.Being a single mum with limited income she has-a pay meter for her electricity and no gas in her 100+ year property. My question is was it the correct decision to take up this offer?
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EPC Energy Calculation and report - Worth it?
I've seen this https://asaps.co.uk/upgrade-epc/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Facebook_Mobile_Feed&utm_campaign=TOF+-+Conversions+-+Upgrade+EPC&utm_content=LLA-1%+EPP+180&Ad=Ad+1&fbclid=IwAR1cQKgCnEkz1vMjp2EVCaMsjjSzPoqboVbKjyIGqCh7HYXsOxFNNBGDSiU And was wondering if paying for such a report is even worth it? Thanks
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Solving high electricity usage and cost using solar + batteries to store off peak power
We currently use ~ 15,000 KwH of electricity a year and we are looking to buy an EV which would add ~3000 KwH a year on top. We don't have solar at the moment but have a roof that can accommodate a 6.2KW system (predicted annual output 5,619 KwH) for which I have been quoted £9,550 to supply and install 16 395w panels with…
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AC Coupling query with a solar edge system & batteries
Hi Am looking at a 6.2Kw array using a Solar Edge 6Kw inverter and an 18KwH array of batteries that will allow me to charge during the off-peak period (4 hours) and use that electricity the next day. The installer I have been working with is proposing Growatt, with a single GroWatt SPA3000 AC coupler and 3x 6.5KwH…
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Our Solar Quote: June 2022
Hi All, I appreciate there's a few posts like this in a similar vein, however, would like to canvass opinion on the two quotes we have received. Our situation and setup: We live in a detached house in a relatively rural area of Southern Scotland. The roof slopes face East and West. Getting people out for quotes can…
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Other places for heat pumps?
I saw an advert today where they showed an outdoor spa, with a heat pump, presumably to heat up the water, not that I've got any desire in purchasing that tbh I wondered then, could you perhaps put a heat pump in a washing machine, to heat the water up? Or a cooker, but not say an oven because it'd presumably get too hot…
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Solar panel Newbie, don’t have a clue on prices
I’ve read thru the Martin Lewis recommendations and did the calculator thing, but the results of that, look miles away from the quote I’ve received. I just can’t compare the 2 to see if they’re a good idea for us.. can anyone help, see if I’ve done it right… our postcode is TN9 2HH. We have room for 12 panels, I’m home all…
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July 2022 Solar panel quote
Had a few quotes now, couple from nationwide companies but a local company to me which gets great reviews and actually came around to do a proper survey has come back with the following quote 22x 390w JA Solar Panels 1x 6kw Solis Hybrid inverter 2x 5kWh Puredrive Battery storage units Scaffold Installation to East and West…
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Lux hybrid 3.6 and 2x4.8 storage. Only using 3.2kw of discharge.
New install and noticing when the load is on the battery we are are maxing at 3.2kw discharge and taking the rest from grid. We hit 3.6 with solar.
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Freezing Salad
Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61798003 Reckons that you can freeze salad to save money Anyone else disagree?
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Skill Builder vs. Heat Geeks: Showdown between the "left" and "right" of heating efficiency!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFpxiprcRfY Entertaining watch!
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How can I tell if I'm using my Solar PV-generated power?
As per subject. :) I don't have any way to get the data automatically from my inverter as the module is EoL. However, if I look at it, I see that, for example, it said 15.7 kWh yesterday. I also have two meters in the garage: * SDM120D - the number seems to be incrementing the same amount as my solar generation, but I need…
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New build solar panels
Hi, We have recently moved into a new build house. The house has solar panels built into the roof so it is all flush and i was wondering if i could ask a few questions for future help? Theres a meter connected to the solar supply that shows how much has been generated however, is there a device i can connect or a way to…
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Solar pointless without batteries
At least according to this guy! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNMPJBAH/?k=1 I mean I get where he is coming from when you have really peaky generation it's tricky to use without grid draw, but it's not like you're not going to be getting something back for pushing out to the grid. I don't understand the obsession with trying to…
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Project Solar - Help.
I've seen multiple posts about this company, but unfortunately had no influence over the decision to use this company. I reside in a property previously owned by my lovely mother in law. She, a year before we moved in had a solar panel system installed by project solar. There are 18 south facing panels, an inverter and…
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Solar & Battery Quote June 2022
Hi, I've just had a quote for solar pv with battery storage and wondered if anyone had recent experience with prices to see if this is reasonable. I'd like to get a few quotes first, but local companies seem to be unable to give a price at the moment and are just offering to go onto a waiting list due to high demand. Due…
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Solar system expansion - anyone done it, few questions
I was looking to add some additional panels to my existing system and got a local company to ask the DNO, they've come back with an offer of an additional 750w of inverter allowance due to the network in my area. They have said that they could increase it if I had additional 'reinforcement' added, which translated to a…
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Battery Mowers
Has anyone bought a battery mower for a medium to large lawn (3-400 m2)? My petrol mower is slowly falling apart and I need a new one. From what I can see the E mower market is similar to the EV one. They are more expensive to buy than ICE models and can have range issues but are cheaper and cleaner to run. There are some…
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Solar System Quote
Hi all, I've been quoted today for a solar array including batteries - I am still waiting on some other companies to complete their proposals as comparison so just wanted to sense check the price please: 5.84kW System 16 × 365W JA Solar MBB Half-Cell Module Sungrow 8kw inverter 2 x Sungrow 5kW batteries Scaffolding and…
