-
Money from recycling?
I have in the past weighed in aluminium cans, metal and car batteries. I decided to give it up as not being worth the bother. I like to recycle, I am wondering if I was more organised if it would be worthwhile. I do collect litter/cans, so I get more than average. Just going to the weigh-in place to get some money for 2…
-
Recycling parcel delivery bags at Morrisons?
Hope someone can help. We have lots and lots of those thick plastic bags that the likes of Debenhams use when you click and collect or have home delivery. Our local authority don't seem interested in these but we've noticed that Morrsions have a 'Carrier Bag recycle point' in our local store. However these only accept the…
-
Non-FIT Solar Panel Tariff Options? (Hey, Energy Companies!)
Hey everyone! I have an unusual situation here and hoping someone can help. I've recently purchased a property with solar panels, installed by the property developer several years back. The person who purchased the property before me, never registered for the Feed-in Tariff however, and under rules introduced in 2016, it's…
-
solar PV to heat water
I'm looking to replace my current combi boiler as I need something a bit better ([URL="https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/75282728#Comment_75282728[/URL]) and just wondered if there were any considerations/recommendations that would allow me to make the most of my solar PV system. Do I need to get a…
-
Solar qoutes
Hi I need some help in deciding which company to go for. First of all I have received a few qoutes and I will try to list them but can’t secide which to go for, do I just go for the cheapest 1, moxia - £6100. That’s for 13 panels with tigo plus inverts these are 300watt panels 2, the solar company 13 panels only with Solax…
-
Is it worth Installing PV
Hello MSE I just moved in to my home and considering whether PV is worth having / investing. I don't have track record of my electrical usage and such as I just moved in. But my house is has probably 30 degree V shaped slanting roof 50: 50 ratio with my back roof facing south east and my front roof is north west in East…
-
Help With a solar legal problem
Good morning and hello. I had some Pannels installed end of Nov by a reputable company. Once completed they said the dongle was the wrong one and a new one was in the post. I said ok and like a mug paid up (i was away with work at the time). When i got home the pannels are on the wrong roof orientation not as quoted and…
-
Ethical issue with budget fashion website
Hello This may not be in the right board so please move if necessary. I am joined up with a cheap fashion website as is my sister. She has recently purchased two items with 'faux fur' on them. When she received them they were real fur, nothing 'faux' about them except the colour. She contacted them twice and got fobbed off…
-
Do people think deposit return schemes will reduce plastic?
Single-use plastic is a hot topic at the moment, and the government have announced they're considering introducing a deposit-return scheme to England to help combat this issue. My question is, do you think people will return their used plastic bottles to the supermarket, or wherever these initiatives are set up just to…
-
Advice sought on what solar panels & home battery
Hi everyone, I’m looking to install solar panels on our house for the first time *plus* install a home battery. I am completely new to this area, so wondered if you guys could advise what brands of solar panel offer a balance of quality at moderate prices & the same for home batteries. At the moment I’m only aware of the…
-
Timeshifting domestic electic energy demand using a domestic heat store (for a post gas world)?
With discussion of how we decarbonise domestic energy consumption I was wondering whether there might be mileage in combining ASHP with some form of heat store - perhaps a large well insulated thermal mass - water or iron - buried under every house. The ashp could be used to 'charge up' the heat store when ever the…
-
Martin's latest Blog
In a recent blog announcing the ending of the FIT scheme https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/12/government-confirms-end-of-solar-panel-payments/?_ga=2.94199326.2056237360.1544285637-1146505341.1419417205 Martin has said "From April, it could take as many as 77 YEARS to recoup your investment". I have to point out…
-
Which Solar Output monitor?
SO our panels finished going up today. The inverter comes with the Solarman app. Is it worth getting something else as well? Owl or SoloII for example? Anyone got any advice? Many thanks.
-
Solar households expected to give away power to energy firms
Government confirms anyone who adds solar from April 2019 will not be paid for excess electricity exported to grid The government has said households that install solar panels in the future will be expected to give away unused clean power for free to energy firms earning multimillion-pound profits, provoking outrage from…
-
Solar PV installer near Ipswich required
I realise the clock is ticking for Government FIT scheme. Can anybody recommend a company to install solar panels near Ipswich please?
-
Solar PV Advice Please
Hi all Looking for a bit of solar advice. I’ve been investigating systems for a while but only got into our own house nine months ago and aware of the diminishing FIT incentives. I own a large 3 bedroom house, relatively new build so good efficiency. I own a Nissan Leaf and home charge most days between 5-15kwh. I’ve…
-
LED light bulbs
I've had low energy bulbs for a few years now having bought when CFL bulbs started to be available at a reasonable price. I saw some LED bulbs at screwfix over the weekend at an amazing price so decided to take the plunge and buy some. Wow! I've been really impressed with the brightness and how quickly they come on…
-
Recommended Solar Installers
Trying to search the forum for any recommended solar installers in South East England but not having much luck as things go out of date pretty quickly. A friend is looking for panels to fit before March, I've suggested the company we used who are still in business but ideally would like a couple of quotes to compare. Any…
-
Which Monitor
I have just had a Solar system installed and need a Wife friendly display to show her the best times to use our free energy. I hope the online monitoring of the inverter would be able to do it, unfortunately whilst its great for specs and historical, its real time function isn't actually real time. Shame as its on inverter…
-
Solar panel quote - thoughts please?
Hi all, just received a quote for solar panels. 14 panels, SW facing, Lincolnshire, single inverter, for £5495. Does that sound reasonable? I am a bit concerned about the projected figures from the company - this doesn't look right to me. We use about £30 of electric a month (October figure) which is probably a reasonable…
