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A Shade Greener Solar Panel Maintenance
My new Triple M maintenance agreement arrived from a Shade Greener last week. They have drastically reduced the cover. No free replacement inverter No cover for panels that under perform only if the system stops working all together. Also I used to pay by direct debit. Now they say they will only accept a one off payment.…
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Plastic to pay for your bus trip
Around the world, smart reverse vending machines are making it possible to swap plastic bottles, other recycling and litter for transport and even cinema tickets. It's like turning waste into currency! Would you do it? https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/288942761832225/ Let's hope we see some of these fun…
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Solar panel newbie - is this quote reasonable
Hi, I’ve recently moved to a bungalow (in Edinburgh) and will never own a bigger roof so solar panels seem like a good option. I’ve had a quote from a recommended firm, I don’t know too much about solar panels but I would really appreciate it if anyone with more expertise could tell if this seems reasonable? Panels: Q-Peak…
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Best low or zero carbon tech for new house
I’m rebuilding my house and living in the wonderful borough of Guildford a constraint on the planning approval states I need to save 20% carbon emissions through the use of onsite zero or low carbon technology. Examples given include Solar PV, Solar thermal, ground source or air source heat pumps, or CHP. I’ve tried doing…
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Subsidy on EV cut
I just heard on the radio that the subsidy on electric cars will be cut, and removed completely on hybrid vehicles
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Solar panel virgins - new home!
Hi All As always, I've come here for advice. We have bought a newly built home with solar panels. We are due to move in on 25th October. I believe the current suppliers are British Gas. Can anyone give me advice on best tariffs to go for? I don't understand the pay back schemes if anyone can shed a solar light on it for…
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I boost
Hi has anyone ever run a storage heater from their I boost or will know if it will work I have seen one on ebay very near by and is very cheap thanks
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PV+ Grid Voltage Monitor
Today I received a call from my Solar panel installers asking if I was intrested in getting a quote for one of the new Solar PV Batteries and also something called PV+. They claim it can increase PV energy production by upto 20% by cutting out voltage outages!…
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Buy another Immersun?
Anybody know if there is anywhere to buy another immersun? I want to control a third load to use up any more excess generation I have. I haven't seen any advertised (new or second hand) since the demise of the manufacturer! Failing that does anybody have any experience of using a different manufacturers diverter alongside…
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PAYF and REAL JUNK FOOD PROJECT
Not sure if this post is in the right place......here goes. A "payf' store has been operating in my local area but closed down last week. PAYF stands for Pay As You Feel. It was run by volunteers but premises proved to be unsuitable and , as yet, no new venue. Unsold fresh food was collected from large supermarket each…
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PV+ Scam?
Hi, My nan has just had someone from "Think Green Energy" round trying to sell her something called PV+. Apparently the company that installed her solar panels went into liquidation, and Think Green Energy won the bid for their customers. He said that the PV+ would increase the output of her solar panels by 20%, by…
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Solaredge new wifi
Hi I have had to change my router etc, so have a new wifi and a new password. Obviously the inverter no longer connects, the only info i have doesnt show my se3000 (ask to use wps). I cannot get any further as the se3000 asks for a password, which i presume is set by the installers. Anyone got a guide?
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2 Battery or Not 2 Battery
Hi everyone For some years I've been considering solar PVs, but now I've decided to take the plunge before the FIT is abolished and now I have electric cars. I've done hours of reading on the forums about Solar PVs and I've been reading Mart's thread on Solar PV FAQs and On-grid domestic battery storage. I'm currently in…
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Cell Quality - does it make a difference?
So I have a few quotes from different companies for 4kWp systems. The big names like IKEA and E.ON are coming out cheaper than the local independent installers (e.g. £5.5k from Ikea, vs £7k from local). The local firm explains this as Superior Quality Cells & Inverter with Superior Warranty and Superior components etc etc.…
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No apples on tree
for the first time that I can remember, normally prolific apple tree has not produced any apples this year. The tree looks healthy enough. It is Ballerina, a very late fruiting variety. I am in town. Could it be the heat - it was over 90f for weeks with no rain, or lack of bees, or no suitable pollinating neighbouring…
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Buying kits online
Hi folks, What is your opinion about buying solar kits from an online wholesaler? (e.g. midsummerwholesale). They seem a LOT cheaper than prices I've received from local companies. The question is, how to find a MCS installer for panels ordered from the internet. Has anyone ever gone down this route please? Thanks
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Does anyone know if Energyhive is dead?
My Wattson anywhere / energyhive suddently stopped working on Saturday evening, having been working fine until then. I've done the usual power cycle thing to no avail. My display works fine, but the energy hive hub isn't reporting to the internet server and I get the "error 0.00 kw" display when I log into the dashboard.…
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Lift Insulation
Does anyone know of free loft insulation schemes for a family who are not receiving any benefits please? Thanks
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Cheap domestic energy storage/ time shifting
Now I have solar panels and also Economy7 I am looking for cheap ways to store free or low rate electricity. I have a small (3kwh) battery already. Storage radiators are too expensive in terms of payback time in my view but I like the idea in principle. I have been considering a 20L tea urn/hot water boiler as a storage…
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Help from Eon Please (Malc)?
I posted an earlier thread without realising that an Eon representative was on the forums and Merlin139 advised me about him. So If you do see this please can you advise on the following... My Elster generation meter is currently "frozen" - displaying a reading that is from a few weeks ago. The Inverter is working, and…
