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Solar PV quotations
I've just bought my first house and I'm planning on getting a solar PV system soon, so I've been browsing some of the discussions here as well as gathering quotations. So far I've got numbers from about 6 different companies, and I was wondering if I could solicit people's opinions here? For reference, due to some local…
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As A collective could we start a .org and fit solsar panels
Hi all The members here have some of the best knowledge of the pitfalls of solar selling . and of the gains that can be made, do you think as a collective between us we could help this. become a sort of foundation to improve our children future. Regards gefnew
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Solaredge app
Despite having the same version and release numbers on android phones, a work colleague has a slightly different layout and pictograms than myself. His is like the google play pix. Do the installers activate different aspects that a user can see?
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Martin - please help stop the senseless use of plastic
Hello, I am posting this in the hope that Martin or one of the team will read it. I put together an e-mail to send to MSE, but then I realized that I can't e-mail them. I tried posting in another forum, but it didn't get noticed, so I am trying to post my own forum now. Thanks Martin, please help stop the senseless use of…
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Catching crayfish
I understand that trapping crayfish (the non-native signal crayfish, of course) requires a license. However, everything I can find refers specifically to trapping. So does anyone know if one would need a license simply to catch signal crayfish, using a line and bait as one might catch crabs at the seaside? Obviously I…
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The pros and cons of an over spec PV install (ie going large!)
I'm curious to get the thoughts of folk about getting as much PV on your roof as possible. I've just had my annual electricity statement through and once again my yearly usage has dropped. In the past few years my usage has dropped through 4200kWh, 4000, 3800, 3600 and the most recent one says an estimate of 3400 for next…
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Solar PV Quotes
Hi Everybody This is my first post. I have received three quotes to install Solar PV. The last from Project Solar was eyewatering and will be binned. The other two are from EEC and Forever Green. Once I decided to ignore the battery in the package offered by EEC and made a prorata calculation I was able to compare them…
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sourcing off grid gel batts
Does anyone have any advice regarding sources of gel batteries for delivery to Greece and best cost? I have an acquaintance in Greece who wishes to extend off grid storage capability, can source batts in Greece (they came from uk via Athens but maybe made in far east!). I wonder if there would be a more cost effective…
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Solar panel advice
Hello, I am after some advice regarding getting solar panels. I have had three quotes, one from Project Solar (who I can tell from reading a couple of threads on here are not exactly favourites!) by someone who came out to my house. One from Solar Century (who are linked with IKEA?) who have done it from Google Maps views…
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Home EV Car Charger
Hi Guys Recommendations for a home EV charger? Needs to be value for money (not necessarily cheapest). I'd rather buy right than buy twice. Appreciate any help
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Latest Project Solar UK quote advice
Hi everyone, I've asked for Project Solar UK to give me a quote for solar panels. I had a gentleman coming in, explained how we would benefit from solar panels and then he carried out a survey. He made me and wife watch a video on how they install the solar panels. I showed him our bill and he noticed we had a very high…
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Ikea solar deal
Hi I'm hoping one of you smart number crunching people can help me decide if this is a good offer. Ikea are currently offering a deal on solar panels 6 x Blue Canadian Solar 270W modules for £2999. Judging by the size guide 6 (or maybe 8 at a push) is the maximum I could fit onto my roof. I live with my wife we used…
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used Wooden Pallets
Hi all.. We are a very elderly retired couple who have just taken over an allotment..There is a very delapitated shed on site and because of costs to repair normally , we are looking to use a few wooden pallets to improve it. We live Truro Cornwall and would appreciate any help/guidance to where these might be locally…
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Plastic free shopping: 26 of the UK's best zero waste stores
This came through on one of my feeds this morning and I thought this might be the best part of the forum for it :T Zero waste shops have become a real force for showing how conscious consumerism can change the way we buy and eat our food. As well as cutting down on pointless plastics and single use packaging, zero waste…
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New user of PV and FITs - help
Hope you can help me get up to speed quickly, my only experience of PV panels is on my sailing boat. I'm helping my mum out with her household affairs since her husband passed away. There's a PV array on the roof, installed 2014 and paid for £6300 in full, I believe. They've been receiving a FIT from EDF, and I understand…
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Does domestic solar make financial sense?
I have just sold my home with a 2.12kWp array that generates an annual income/savings of c.£1000 a year. Despite getting a raft of (often daft) questions from the buyer’s solicitor, I am convinced that the income/savings from my array was a factor in my sale. I am now struggling with the advantages/disadvantages of getting…
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Project Solar - am I getting ripped off? HELP!!
Hi I'm completely new to the forum world and also to solar power so am struggling with all the info I've been given. I have seen a LOT of threads on here about Project Solar and what a rip off they are so am treading very carefully but (surprise, surprise) the bloke we've been dealing with who surveyed the house etc seemed…
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Are Solar PV Payments Taxable ??
As the title suggests. Are the payments made to you subject to tax ?? Do you declare them on your tax return or not ??
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Smart meter with solar PV??
Hello lovely people :) Can I ask how you measure self-consumption of your solar PV? We can monitor our generation, and also what our diverters are sending to the immersion heater / car charger BUT...... I haven't got a way at present of measuring total self-consumption. My energy supplier, TONIK is offering to install a…
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Spikes in production
Got home tonight and checked my production which is fine but Sunnyportal is showing regular spikes in production during the day (midday some over 4kwh). I'd post a screenshot if I knew how to:D Any idea or anyone else have this issue
