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Solar Installs VAT Conundrum
Hi, I've recently had a quote of 8.5k for a small solar (1.6kW) PV system and a 8kWh battery with 0% VAT applied. I already have an old PV on a feed in tariff on my main roof, so only have room for a small 4 panel system on the flat garage roof - the main purpose being the battery which can charge off peak to be consumed…
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Recommended inverter and battery brand?
Can anyone recommend a good/reliable solar inverter & battery brand? The only ones I am familiar with are solaredge and givenergy. I have seen a couple of few other brands but can't find much reviews on them Thanks
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Best off peak tarrif
Couldn't find one dedicated chat, what's the best off peak tariff for charging a home storage battery? Is it still Octopus go? I am getting an EV wall charger so that should cover that requirement if needed.
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Solar Panel System quotes
I have received two similar quotes - one for a 4kWp system with 5kw batteries for £8k and the other for a 5.8kWp system and 6.4kW batteries for £10k. Both propose the same make of kit with a Solis inverter capped at 3.68 export. I am now with Octopus Energy and planning to get on the tariff with SEG at 7.5p/kWh (no idea…
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Growatt Solar batterys?
Does anybody rate Growatt solar batteries? I'm looking into getting a solar pv system with batterys, have been quoted by one company which are offering 2x6.5kw batteries as part of the package. Bit hesitant as I understand their inverters aren't great and their customer service is non existent?
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Solax X1 AC 3.6 Battery Storage Inverter Charge/Discharge Rate
The Solax AC manual states that the Charge/Discharge rate is 3650kw.... is this accurate or is the Real (By Users) figure much lower... Say 3000 or lower. Appreciate any users on the site to give their advice/info and what they actually notice when Discharging and Charging. Before I commit to an Solax Battery solution. I…
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Large Scale installation of 742 Heat Pumps in UK Homes
I don't know if there has been a thread on this, but the government has subsidised the installation of 742 heat pumps in three separate regions in the UK - https://es.catapult.org.uk/news/electrification-of-heat-trial-finds-heat-pumps-suitable-for-all-housing-types/ As someone who is doubtful about large scale heat pump…
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Solar install
Hello, Just wondered if there is anything I can do prior to the install to help the SEG to go through smoothly ? Just in case light renewables give me the certificates I need , MCS and G98 anything else? Also how long does the process take from application to receiving export payments roughly. Although the SEG element will…
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Destrat pump
Hi everyone,I need to replace my destrat pump.Can any one advise which one to get.Thanks
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List of National Solar Installers
Does anybody have a list of recommeneded national installers or local ones at South East London / Kent? I have googled and tried contacting a few but a few have not responded so I assume they are unindated with requests at the moment. Thank you
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affordable solar pv
Hi ive recently been browsing the internet gathering information and prices of solar pv systems, although I recognise the government cannot afford to restart the solar grants or give money away to the public who cannot afford the initial outlay of solar pv, surely the obvious answer would be for the government to offer…
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Solar Install Confustion, East West Split
Hi, I am based in Cheltenham and I am getting Solar Installed Soon, Quote is as below. 16 JPSOLAR 395w Full black Panels. (East West Split 8 East, 8 west) Giv energy 3.68 KWH Hybrid Inverter. Giv Energy 5.2kwh battery. Zappi Charger My usage comes about 8-9 kwh per day. The Install total cost is about £10,400. Do you think…
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managing battery inverter output.
I realise that there are Battery Management Systems but I could be wrong that they only control input? I am currently planning and installing extra solar generation capacity (about 2.5kWp max) following purchase of an electric vehicle (phev) and Zappi. At many times there is sufficient spring to autumn excess to charge the…
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Cost of living reporting
Listening to the news this morning, I have been pretty shocked by people's misunderstanding about energy savings. For example, one person said it would cost £6 for a tumble dryer load - which would work out at 20kwh! Another lady said she could not afford to charge her electrical wheelchair every day - which surely must be…
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PV home battery storage and EV charge point conflicts.
I couldn't find an answer anywhere on here, If I have a Hybrid DC coupled battery set up with my PV, when I plug my EV in at night what's stopping the EV from emptying the home storage battery? I've seen how this can be avoided with the Zappy by using the export margin but I'm talking about a bog standard wall point. Is…
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Solar layout advice
We are due to get solar panels installed on Tuesday. The proposed layout of the panels is below. The scaffolding was put up today and I have now being able to get an accurate measurement. I have two options for the portrait panels on the side roof: 1) 1.85m (395w) panels. Which would result in eaving a 0.17m gap to the…
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Sorry, put this in the wrong place
I have received great advice over the years from this forum and am hoping for some more..... We have a Powervault P3 4Kwh battery attached to our 8kwh solar panels and would like to add 2kwh more. During the installation (3 years ago) Powervault assured us that this upgrade would be a simple 'just plug them in' process,…
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Solar Panels on R2B
Hello I am currently going through the R2B process and I have been presented with a few options regarding the solar panels on the roof. I wondered if anyone had any advice on the potential pros and cons and impact when reselling of each. 1. Have the panels outright (unknown whether this bill will be to me or the housing…
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Solar Reliability
Hi All, I have seen numerous posts about solar on here but I really wanted to understand a few more things before committing to getting them installed. * How reliable are they in general? I have been quoted Solar PV system for 5k for 12 modules (which is so much better than any other quotes I have had) will the warranty…
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Solar panels on single story extension flat roof - permitted development?
Hi All, I am reading the permitted development rules for panels which states they must not protrude more than 200mm from a roof surface and not go over the top of the roof (excluding chimney). I already have a set on my pitched roof. I have space on a single story extension (the house is 3 story) for extra panels. Since…
