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There's a new Heat pump board over in the Energy section
Hi all As a result of feedback from Forumites and Ambassadors, we've created a new board within the Energy section for all things heat pump related. Find it here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/heat-pumps If you have any comments about this change, please let us know over on the 'Site Feedback' board.
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Green & Ethical MoneySaving sticky
♻️ Here are some Forum threads you might find useful: * Martin Lewis: Green MoneySaving Welcome & Introduction * So now I have a PV system, how do I make the most of it * Renewables: talking bout My Generation * On-grid domestic battery storage * Battery electric vehicle news thread * Green, ethical, energy issues in the…
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Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Please forgive the corny thread title inspired by The Who but this post on the bloated 'how do I make the most of it' thread prompted me to initiate a new one... Well, there was yet another misty and bleak start in North Notts today (Thursday), but my SSW 3.92 kWp system was generating around 3kW for just a few minutes…
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Solar and battery proposal feedback
Hi all, I'd love any thoughts and feedback from the wise folks on this forum on the solar + battery proposals we've had from a local installer. The installer in question has very positive feedback, has recently completed an install for some friends of ours and really impressed me with their professionalism when they came…
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Green, ethical, energy issues in the news
MSE Insert: We've seen some debate on this thread about the relevance of some posts to the topic. To ensure the thread remains on topic for forumites wanting to discuss the latest news we're asking that all posts contain a link to the news you're discussing. For the purposes of this thread the "news" needs to be within the…
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DNO Refused Tesla Powerwall - any advice ?
Hi , We are a power hungry household in the West Midlands - Worcestershire. We have 7.05KW PV Panels generating around 5000KW per year . We exported 3000kwh last year and imported 6,600kwh ( 4,000kwh is consumed by the electric car alone - we would like to get a second electric car and an induction hob in the next 2 years…
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Help with battery choice
I have a house with a 3.9 kWp FiT PV system. We are about to start major renovations and as part of that will be installing an ASHP and UFH to replace an LPG boiler and ancient radiators. Now would seem to be the right time to add a battery, and possibly replace the old solar panels and increase the PV generation. I have…
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Major issues with GivEnergy battery and inverter
Greetings! With energy prices soaring to peak levels and solar technologies becoming more affordable, my family and I decided to hop on the bandwagon and invest in a solar energy system. Our equipment was installed with much enthusiasm, and everything appeared to be working seamlessly, until I started paying close…
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Alternative to spray foam?
Hi So I've seen this https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/spray-foam-insulation-leaves-250000-homes-in-mortgage-limbo/ So, I really wouldn't want any spray foam insulation. What's a better form of insulation? One that doesn't have other issues down the line?
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Energy efficient heating advice
Hi - we recently moved into a barn conversion property and are now considering our options for upgrading the heating solution and would really appreciate some advice from the experts on here. Relevant details are: - conversion completed in 1980s - solid stone walls, no additional insulation - open plan downstairs (6.5m x…
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Solar Panel and Battery options for very high energy use family.
Hi, Looking into Solar panels and battery options. We have very high usage over past 12 months we have used 1488kwh a whopping £3,448.95 !!!!! My usage breakdown for feb 2025 to feb 2026 was 7,742kwh day rate and 7059 for night rate. We live in an old property (1850 and extension in 1900 build) so have two roofs with a…
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Solar Panels
Hi not sure if I picked the correct category but I hope someone can advise me. We have solar panels on the house. It was my husbands pet project and I was not involved at all. He died last year and it has taken me a while to sort things out. I discovered he had no paperwork so I had to get that and I have found out they…
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Seeking opinions about solar quote please
I hope this is the right place for this. I hope I can get advice on whether this quote is reasonable cost-wise, but also whether it is the best system for us? We are fairy low electricity users and this system seems to be geared to us producing excess to export to the grid and thereby be paid, so that gives us a bigger…
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Consuming excess solar with smart plugs?
Hi all, I've recently had a 4.8kw solar system installed, I decided against a battery and hot water diverter due to cost and value for money. My inverter is a Solis S6 and has an app to monitor generation but not it seems consumption. I am currently using my smart meter to keep an eye on the exported energy. I'd like to…
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Solar G99 Export Limit "Fixed for 12 Months"
The G99 Connection Confirmation that I have received from my installer states: "The stated Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) will be fixed for 12 months from the date of this letter unless increased by agreement between us, in which case the increased MEC will be fixed for a further 12 months from the date of the increase."…
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Solar ... In the news
Hi All Thought it was about time we had a thread specifically to discuss relevant press articles relating to solar pv & thermal ..... so here goes ... Z
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New Solar and Battery installation
Hi all, I've been a lurker for a while but signed up to the forum today as we are in final throes of purchasing a new house. As part of choice of house, we wanted to install a solar and battery system on the property. We will also be looking at if it is a suitable property for replacing the gas boiler with an air source…
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SK-SU3700E off grid don’t charge battery is EPS is off
Hi I am not sure if I posting in the right place. Please let me know. I have a SK-SU3700E to use off grip in a garden room which I can’t have power from the house. I bought this hybrid inverter without checking much about the specs and manual because it was a bargain (I think) and I had no time to look for more information…
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The largest system I've seen!
Thought I'd share what 52 bifacial rooftop panels (paired to 2 X Tesla PW3 battery inverters) looks like! DNO export permission for 22 kWh approved, also the highest I've been involved with! Expected annual generation is 20+ mWh!! :o
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Solar/battery customer service
How many of you have found, after investing in a solar array and storage batteries getting any form of advice and customer service from the installer or the hardware manufacturer has been nigh on impossible? We had GivEnergy batteries and inverter installed followed by a very rudimentary introduction by the installer on…
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Givenergy woes
I seem to have never ending problems with Givenergy. Waited for their battery for 5 months and was very happy when it was installed. Unfortunately this lasted for a very short time (Installed on 25th May and dead on 8th June) AC coupled inverter 2* 8.2KWh batter Roughly 10 days ago, I was checking the EPS (backup power…
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Battery Electric Vehicle News / Enjoying the Transportation Revolution
I thought a more specific thread/title might be useful for posting news on BEV's (and EV's in general), given that we have threads to discuss the minutia about EV ownership, but perhaps a thread just for the news might be useful. Disclaimer from the start, BEV news can easily become Tesla heavy, so posts, especially mine,…
