Green & ethical MoneySaving

So our 7yo gas boiler keeps playing up and I am starting to think about whether we could replace it with an ashp or gshp. We use about 32k kWh of gas per annum probably one third hot water, two thirds space heating. Looks like heat pumps work better at lower temps so would probably have to replace rads with doubles (would…

Hello, new to this site and hoping for some good info. We are in the process of sorting out a rural self build, we looked into connecting to the DNO but it will cost approx £7,000 (and we have to hire a digger and dig our own trench!) So looking at plan b. On doing some research we can get a decent 3-4 k solar system with…

Currently having a solar panel system fitted with a Solis 6 inverter to our barns We have some wi-fi issues with various deadspots etc around the house and due to being unable to receive wi-fi in the barns opted not to bother having the inverter wi-fi stick. How else do we monitor the inverter? We have an iBoost so can see…

Hi all, We've been thinking about PV for some time but only just realised the FiT is ending! We've had to get our backsides in gear but I think we might be nearly sorted. :o We've had a quote from a well respected local company for 14 x Jinko 290w panels and Solis inverter for just under £5k which seems about right. The…

Hello everyone, I'm filling out MCS certificate because my supplier couldnt be bothered to do it ( I will explain later) On the form it sais total installed capacity which is 12 x 300w which is 3.60 kw Then declared net capacity kW which I'm stuck on would it be same as above or the capacity of the inverter which is 3.3kw?…

Have just managed to get my 6Kw system installed this week and can't stop looking at the App showing generation.lol I have a question about IBoost. I know how it works but typically what sort of solar generation level would see the Iboost kick in. My understanding is that a typical house will consume around 2-300w from…

I have been thinking about Solar for the longest time. I moved into my new house Sep last year and now have the opportunity to do something about it. It was on my to do list until recently when I found out that FIT is about to end. Long story short, I have reached out to some suppliers who can still fit within the deadline…

Lidl has announced plans to trial removing 9p reusable plastic bags from its 54 stores in Wales by 1 May...Read the full story: 'Lidl to trial removing 9p reusable plastic bags in stores' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.

Sorry if these have been answered before but I either can't find what I'm looking for or don't have much confidence in what I have seen on other forums: 1. I have a 210 litre hot water cylinder that's about 25 years old and I'm about to have moved so it could easily be replaced for just the cost of a new cylinder (£200 or…

Hi All, I have a query I have a new build house (6 months old) The house is 4 bedroom My bills are £300 approx per month Does this sound right? It seems a lot to be honest Thanks

Could I get some opinions/thoughts on the following quote please. Am awaiting a second quote for comparison, due imminently, but have been given a ballpark figure. I won't say who it is at this point. Both suppliers can get the systems fitted and certified before the end of March. Supplier 1 4.2kWp 14 x QCells 300 Solis…

I was on the EDF site looking to book a smart meter install. I'm not really interested in the pros and cons of smart meters as there are enough threads for that. :mad: What i'm interested in discussing is the following I found just before I was asked to hit submit and book the appointment. At the moment, my FiT contract…

Quick question - I see talk on here about solar panel companies saying they're not renewing registrations, wholesalers who have no trade... is it not massively risky that any solar install company could be out if business very soon? That means if there are any issues you'll be on your own getting the kit off the roof? I…

In better trying to understand my new system I've become interested in the interaction between azimuth and sun angle..... and its affect on solar generation for my setup. -- Angle being the vertical height of the sun in the sky -- Azimuth being the horizontal position, ie when it moves sideways across the sky. I initially…

Hi All, I've been dabbling with energy saving/storing/reusing and its about time to do it right. Right seems to be a difficult one, as it appears with the amount of cowboys out there and different systems available is leaving me completely confused. I had a chap from a company come out yesterday, nice guy, openly said he…

Decided last year to have solar panels fitted in the next couple of years but a combination of being busy with work and then a long holiday meant I didn't see the announcements about FITs ending so now we're wondering whether to bring forward our plans and try and get them installed before 31st March (a tall order but we…

Apologies if this has already been discussed before, I did search Is anyone using a Sonoff Pow R2 or similar to monitor their solar panels? I've bought for two reasons. Firstly, it means I can see the output from an Android app and check for any concerns. But more importantly it has IFTTT integrationso it can automatically…

This 'Green and Ethical Moneysaving' subforum is great but I'm looking for an online forum to discuss all sorts of green issues, from the practical side (energy saving, using less plastic, etc.) to campaigning, rather than just moneysaving-related things, and am struggling to find one - especially one that's busy. Any…

Sorry for the long post but bare with me, I originally wrote this as an email I wished to send to MSE but then couldn't find a contaxct to send it to, so I came here instead. To MSE, A different question you may or may not be used to, but do you consider the ethics of the offers you promote on social media and through…

Hi all, I hope it is okay to share my experience - I couldn't find similar online so cobbled things together. Hopefully it may save someone some searching. I've wanted solar panels for a long time, both from the money saving and eco friendly point of view. But I've always been stuck with the fact the payback is over years,…