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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…
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Slow starting solar- any ideas why?
I am lucky enough to be able to look at a neighbouring solar installation's output on line to give me a yardstick for my own panel performance. What I have noticed is the other system starts up significantly earlier than mine. It was an hour this morning and that is despite me having both east and west facing panels…
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SunReaper Solar Systems
Hello I have just moved to a property which has four water heating panels on the room. There is a switch with a 3A fuse next to the switch on the top floor and in the airing cupboard, there is a Solar immersion switch and another switch called the Roof Heater switch which has the instructions to be turned off during the…
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"Green" Packaging
I've been merrily using as much plastic as I want in everyday life, cleaning it and putting it in recycling. Now I'm horrifed to find out that all this plastic could be going into landfill or is being burnt. So I'm been trying to "do better". Firstly, I'm trying to pick plasticss that are recyclable over non-recyclable but…
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Solar - any time left?
I'm a bit late to the party on this but I read they can be done still until March 2019. Did any of the changes to the subsidy occur mentioned in this MSE link https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips/25-11-2015/#solar or when they say there is still time, is this now on a reduced subsidy?
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Climate catastrophe
Well according to the scientists and clever people we really need to start looking after our planet sooner rather than later. We need changes to stop the world heating up and causing water levels to rise. So what do you guys think we need to do to ?
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Solar thermal panels winter temp boost
Hi I bought a house with solar panels for hot water (not the PV ones) which was lovely in the summer but the water isn't hot enough to shower now. There is a switch next to the tank for hot water which raises the temperature sufficiently. My question is should I leave that switched on permanently in the winter or should I…
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Decently designed re-usable coffee cup needed
I hope someone might be able to get my drift here. I've been spending a lot of time lately looking at every possible design of re-usable coffee cup and I still cannot find one that I want. The first thing is .....the sip hole in the lid.Do people actually find that they use the sip hole that much??.....ok so maybe people…
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Solar: Grid meter behaviour when generating from solar
Hi everyone I've solar panels since June. I've always noticed something that has bugged me with the setup. My generation meter works as I'd expect. Solid green light when not generating anything and blinking once per watthour generated. My grid meter's LED is off until I pull anything from the grid, again blinking one for…
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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
