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A useful exercise in logic ?
Hi All After a recent set of exchanges regarding some outrageous claims (if you don't know what they were you're probably not going to be too interested!), I've done some really serious number crunching ....by 'serious' I'm talking about hitting brick walls on the capacity/capabilities of a pretty high-end machine on…
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What do I need for a full system.
Hi, Has anyone used UK Energy Solutions, Got them coming round for full system quote. This is what I understand so far that I should get: 1. As many panels as I can and the large output one. Although this may take my over the allowed limit it won’t matter as the inverter will cap it. 2. Battery storage, looks like it’s not…
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Making the most of solar panels
Hi, I asked this on the energy section and was advised to all on here. I have just bought a house that has 10 solar panels installed about 4 years ago. I own them but the previous owners didn't sign up to FiT and it is too late to do anything now. How can I find out how efficient they are and is there anything I can do to…
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Solar, Battery, TOU tariff a goer?
I think this might work for me. Annual consumption - very high, 8500 kwh Solar pv 5.7 kwp, restricted by inverter to 3.68 kwp Tesla battery 13.5kw Immersion controller Because consumption is so high I think this system could increase self consumption of solar to near 100% So 3680 produced, cost nil, saving £588 at 16p…
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Smart Meter with Solar PV
Can anyone help, please? I am going round in circles looking for an electricity supplier who can provide a smart meter compatible with solar pv and who offers a cheaper night rate. I had fancied Octopus Go but they have told me today in answer to my question as to whether their smart meter is compatible with solar - "Our…
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Advice
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/75112113#Comment_75112113 Post #5
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Free panels and solar batteries
We've got free panels through 'A Shade Greener' and now that solar batteries are coming down in price, we were wondering if we can install one? In theory, we get first call on any electricity we generate and there's nothing in the contract to preclude us storing it because that tech wasn't out there when the contract was…
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Solar Panels, even though using renewable energy supplier
Hi all, We currently use Bulb as our energy supplier and they use 100% renewable energy. Taking this into account, is it actually worth me looking into fitting Solar panels or maybe I should just think about the Thermal system instead? I suppose the only benefit from the solar would be that I would contribute to the grid…
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Double Glazing for the over 60's
Hi I am trying to find out if there is any grants or funding available for over 70's for double glazing, in particular in the London area. Any help would be gratefully received
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New Build - best roof orientation for solar
If you were building a new home, how would you orient the roof to get the best use of solar? Traditionally, the advise would be to go south facing, but some experts are now saving that a split roof East/West orientation would be better as you get longer generation times, from dawn to dusk. I was therefore wondering what…
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Solar panel system quote advice.
Hi, I'm looking at getting solar panels with a battery installed soon and I'm looking for some advice on if this is a good quote. I live in Scotland and my roof is South facing with some minor shading from my neighbours house. The quote is below and I'd appreciate any advice: "5.1kw system using Q-CELL 315w all black…
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Project Solar quote / Install
Hi guys, I thought I'd check on here first for feedback and details, Had them round today to quote for a system. They talked the talk, their numbers "seemed" to make sense but would love some clarification. They recommended the following 4Kw system, 14 x Evo Max Life solar panels (99 year warranty) Location is Essex (CM7)…
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East/west roofs -single or twin inverters?
Hi I am after a bit of technical advice, please. I have 12x 300w panels (3.6kwp) on the east side of my roof (105*east of south) and 14 x 300w panels (4.2kwp) on the west side (75*west of south). Each array is served by a Solis 3.6kw inverter -spec below: Model Solis-1P3.6K-4G Energy source PV Input Side Max. DC input…
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Help with Warm Air Heating
Hi I have just moved into a 2 bedroom property with warm air heating. I have no idea on the best way to use it and as it stands it has cost me £60 for a month so far. Nearly double what it cost for storage heaters in my previous property. I just wanted some advice or info really on the most efficient way to use them. Is it…
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Solar panels
Hi, I'm new to this forum and joined to asked about installing PV Panels. I am looking at installing a 4kw system onto our flat garage roof, no shading, in Surrey. We have been quoted £9k which I was told by the salesperson would definitely pay for itself, in 5 to 6 years. We have just bought an electric car so it wasn't…
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PV Output and Solar Edge
I thought my panels were doing ok this morning compared to my neighbours online display on PV Output but the next time I looked his output from earlier had shot up. I did a screenshot and checked 15 minutes later and yes it had shot up again. I have now done 4 screenshots over the space of 45 minutes and put them in this…
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How many solars? Price as well
Well after a lucky escape after a Project Solar quote. We have now had another one from a different company. 14 x 300 Perlight panels 3600 w Solis inverter. All installation etc £5,953.34 + vat [at 5 percent] A: is this a reasonable deal? B: should I get another quote - is there time before the FIT window runs out? C:…
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Cavity Wall Insulation Installers in Herts
Hi All, Can anyone recommend a decent Cavity Wall Insulation company in the Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire region? Going to get a free gov grant ! Thanks in advance PK
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Loft Conversion with Inverter in loft
Hi Guys! Having my loft converted to add a couple of bedrooms so the solar inverter is now in one of the rooms. They have built a cupboard around it with a door. I was wondering about ventilation of the inverter? It sometimes has a fan that runs. Is it going to die or something now its in a confined space? I could put a…
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Got a quote. Any good?!
Hello experts, Looking into PV despite the low payback and wondered if I could ask anyone with more experience to critique a quote I've got? I'm on the north bank of the Humber, 45 degree roof and 20 degrees from South. A capacity of 3.92KWp with a shading factor of 0.9 used to give estimated annual output of 3,097kWh. The…
