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Sun height (angle) more important than azimuth
In better trying to understand my new system I've become interested in the interaction between azimuth and sun angle..... and its affect on solar generation for my setup. -- Angle being the vertical height of the sun in the sky -- Azimuth being the horizontal position, ie when it moves sideways across the sky. I initially…
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Recycling marmite and Nutella jars
I clean out mayonnaise etc jars for recycling, do you also need to clean out marmite jars and nutella? Marmite is difficult to ewt completetly clean.
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Anyone with solar panels in Lincolnshire?
Decided last year to have solar panels fitted in the next couple of years but a combination of being busy with work and then a long holiday meant I didn't see the announcements about FITs ending so now we're wondering whether to bring forward our plans and try and get them installed before 31st March (a tall order but we…
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Sniff smart relays to measure output?
Apologies if this has already been discussed before, I did search Is anyone using a Sonoff Pow R2 or similar to monitor their solar panels? I've bought for two reasons. Firstly, it means I can see the output from an Android app and check for any concerns. But more importantly it has IFTTT integrationso it can automatically…
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Is there an active general 'green' online forum anywhere?
This 'Green and Ethical Moneysaving' subforum is great but I'm looking for an online forum to discuss all sorts of green issues, from the practical side (energy saving, using less plastic, etc.) to campaigning, rather than just moneysaving-related things, and am struggling to find one - especially one that's busy. Any…
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Should MSE make sure promoted offers are ethical?
Sorry for the long post but bare with me, I originally wrote this as an email I wished to send to MSE but then couldn't find a contaxct to send it to, so I came here instead. To MSE, A different question you may or may not be used to, but do you consider the ethics of the offers you promote on social media and through…
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Ecopartners and TP Solar
Hi all, I have a system installed by TP Solar with Enphase inverters that has been running fine. I recently received a letter from Ecopartners informing me that TP Solar had gone out of business (no great surprise there) but they could offer to take over monitoring my system and offered a free health check. I had put this…
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Zanussi Solar Quote (6KW System)
Hi Everyone I understand the FIT is coming to an end in April and I've got a quote from Zanussi Solar and wanted some feedback on whether it's a good quote. Roof Orientation: South-East 20x Zanussi 330w Mono (Black on Black) panels K2 In-Roof Mounting Kit G59 Application for 6.6KW system Connection: String Inverters. Later…
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My experience - 2.6kW solar panels I can move home with
Hi all, I hope it is okay to share my experience - I couldn't find similar online so cobbled things together. Hopefully it may save someone some searching. I've wanted solar panels for a long time, both from the money saving and eco friendly point of view. But I've always been stuck with the fact the payback is over years,…
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Dno workings
I have just had a thought. I am having an EV chargepoint installed and it will draw 7.2 kW. I had to give my mpan number so that the dno can be informed. Now here is my thought. If I wanted to install a 7.2kW pv system I have to apply for permission from the dno and may involve network upgrades and payment for such. So to…
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Solar Panel Quote Help! Is This The Right Amount?
Hi Everyone. I have been reading through the boards for a few weeks now and I have my first quote which looks about right to me but I have often been wrong. Too late for the feed in tariff as install is likely to be April/May. My usage at the moment is 2400KW per year. I have been told this is below average but I do not…
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Solar panels - electrically safe way to clean?
My panels have a lot of lichen on them, and although it's not having a major impact on production it's bound to have some, and it can only get worse. I have a decent set of carbon fibre window cleaning poles (water fed) which will do the job properly, but I'm concerned that even with everything switched off at the inverter…
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Eon Fit application
.I applied with eon for the fit tariff on 29/12/18 I am getting a little worried, I have not heard anything not even had a confirmation letter/email to acknowledge receipt of my application. I know it can take upto 8 weeks but has does anyone else have experience or gone through this process recently with EON?, when might…
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solar panels transfer of ownership
Hi following divorce, I have been made legal owner of my home. The solar panels were in my partners name. The transfer of ownership documents were signed by both of us nearly 2 years ago. I have been going back and forth with Eon. The solar panels are not on the title of the house. They keep saying they are waiting for…
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Solar Newbie
I've been interested in renewables for some time, but don't really know / understand lot! I would like to get a Solar system, so used Ikea's on line tool to get a quote. My roof is south facing and apparently I can have 18 x 270w panels for £5600 ish - I live in the south west I'm using 6500 kwh a year today, so I'm keen…
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Solar panels
Hi, I'm really struggling to find a good solar panel company. I have had a tempting quote from The Solar Installation Company with a battery but on further digging I’m not sure. Anyone know anything about them? Can anyone recommend a company? I obviously would like to get into the FIT but I know it's getting late in the…
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Observations no Gas/leccy heating: decarbonising UK
So within the next 15? years the UK will have to switch away from using gas for household heating if it is to meet its climate change emissions targets. I have had a boiler problem (again) so having been using electric heaters and immersion for hot water/central heating this month. It would appear that even using this for…
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Quotes and install questions
Hi all, Three potential locations on the property in Sheffield. * Main Roof (maybe 9 panels, 2.7kWp) SW Facing - PVGIS approx 2500kWh * Dormer Flat Roof (4 panels, 1.2kWp) - SW Facing (flat) - PVGIS approx 940kWh * Rear Extension (3 panels, 900kWp) - E Facing - PVGIS approx 770kWh (gets sun from sunrise, but has shade…
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Adding to a Solar PV system
Hello I've got a 3.6kWp system which was installed last June. Since then I had trouble with the chimney (leaking etc.) so we had the chimney removed. So now there appears to be space so I can install another 3 panels in addition to the 12 I already have. I wasn't really happy with the company that installed my panels for…
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Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems - anyone?
Hi, Does anyone have a system from [Thermodynamic Hot Water Systems/B] - solar panels for water heating? I've asked for a rough guide how much one of these costs and of course can't get anything out of them unless they come to the house. I just want a rough idea as most times these home visits are costing time, money and…
