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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Smart meter and solar panels
Quite a simple question but something nobody at won seems to be able to give me a straight answer on. Can I have an eon smart meter with solar panels? Thank you
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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
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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…
