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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…
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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…
