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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…
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Solar Edge
Can anyone explain this for me - I've looked on the website and my brain isn't comprehending it today - it is necessary to have a battery? Is it just for maximising if you have panels on different orientations? etc.
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First Time Solar, First Time Poster!
Hello all. My first post on MSE, hoping to get some good advice from you all. I've just started on getting quotes for a solar system installed. I understand a fair bit about it all and I just want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off. I'm planning on getting three quotes. Today Project Solar came round and quoted me.…
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Quote for 29.7 kW system for Community Centre
Hi, I am trying to get my head around a quote we have had for a 29.7kWp Solar PV system for a Community Centre. It would go on a large south-facing roof with a pitch that I estimate to be about 25 degrees. The quote includes: Design, supply, commission and testing including all necessary DNO approvals, materials,…
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Inverter stats slightly higher than generation meter
Hi folks, I've noticed that the readings / stats of my inverter's portal shows as higher than my meters - about 8% or so. The manual of my inverter appears to have a way to 'tweak' / calibrate on pg 34/35 - at least I think that's what it means. My theory is that I can set it as "over excited" and set the power factor…
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Free wood chippings/logs etc
Hi folks Arbtalk got in touch with us about a new tool its set up allowing tree surgeons etc to give away their waste wood chipppings, logs etc and businesses/individuals that can use them to access them. We felt someone on this board might find this useful if you're ever in need of them, especially on a regular basis. Let…
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Should I choose a Hybrid Inverter ?
I have been interested in getting a Solar setup for sometime and finally have the funds available to do so. I think I must have read most posts on here now so I feel I recognise a good quote compared to a rip off. I have been getting some reasonable prices of below 5k for a system of 4.6KW. My question though is this:-…
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Ground Source Heat Pump - anyone got one?
Hello Hope this is the right board for this question - I have also cross posted on the green fingered energy saving board. I am currently refurbishing a victorian farmhouse and 3 cottages. We intend to let out the cottages, and live in the main farmhouse. No current "proper" heating systems in any of them, only open fires…
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Growatt Inverters
So folks, daughter looking at get onto the property ladder and one potential hoos has PV - yey:beer: Not many details yet but looks like 12 panels on a broadly E/W set-up. 4 on east roof 8 on west with a Growatt inverter or inverters - vendor mentioned two TGMs. Don't know how old and stated as being owned but all would…
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Have solar panel quote, need advice
I had Project Solar visit me this week and give me a quote: Core components 14 x Evolution Max Life solar panels Included 8 x Tigo Optimized Included 1 x Growatt Twin Tracker inverter Included Voltage optimiser Included K2 mounting kit Included inc. access equipment (if required) Included Installation Fully installed…
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Has anyone used Contact Solar
Hi Currently looking into getting a solar system installed. Has anyone used the company contactsolarpanels.co.uk They seem to be giving me the best quotes at present with a 4KW system fully fitted for £4295 14 Module Q cells 295W Lux Hybrid Inverter Meters and fitting Option of Pylontech 4.8kw battery storage for £3k…
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Green energy advice and suggestions - Feline edition
Rather than clog other threads, as I've done previously, I'm looking for advice to help improve a cat rescue building I volunteer at, and also do the 'handy-man' stuff for. The building is actually a modified large stable kit that was built this year, just in time for the insane heat-wave, but that's a problem we've solved…
