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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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Export tariffs - FIT, SEG, Octopus Outgoing Agile
I was a Green Network Energy (GNE) customer and have just emerged from the transfer to EDF as Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR). I still need to get my GNE closing bill but my EDF account is fully functional, which has let me sign up for smart meters (don't all shout at once). One of the questions EDF asked was whether I…
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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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Solar panels for loft conversion recommendations - Lincolnshire
Hi, was going to go with Octopus for solar panels until they found out I have a loft conversion and they can't do it now because they install from the inside and I only have small eaves access. Does anyone have any experience/ recommendations for a company who will install solar panels from the outside in…
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Should I be looking to add a Battery?
Hi All, I had installed a 6.5Kw system in 2023. 15 panels, split array with a 5Kw SolarEdge inverter. I do not have electric heating or an EV and currently have zero plans to get either. Last year I generated 5.74Mwh of which I exported approx. 60% to the grid. I could fit many more panels as I have not utilised the main…
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Octopus Virtual Power Plant
As my Powerwall 2 failed, Tesla finally replaced it with a Powerwall 3. This led me to opt for being part of Octopus's Virtual Power Plant. So far I am not convinced of the benefits. I fear that my battery is being drained and recharged in ways that do not offer me as much as when I had fixed Octopus rates for import and…
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Is anyone force-charging their solar batteries using Octopus overnight rates?
We're considering solar (again), but only have room for 6 panels on our roof. Since we are high consumers (an average of 18.5 kWh per day, based on annual totals), and are also at home during the day, we would like to optimise the financial benefits by force charging the battery from the grid overnight, when Octopus's…
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RICS - Open cell spray foam
So I've seen this https://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/news/rics-launches-guidance-on-the-use-of-spray-foam/ And I guess that's their "latest advice" What do people here think of that? I take it as there's still no definitive answer from mortgage vendors as an industry They've mentioned what Nationwide say but there's no…
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Solar panel Certification
Hi, Can anyone please tell me how to get the Certificate I think is called an MSC. I had Solar panels fitted back in June last year and need this certificate to start claiming the money back from my electric company for the excess going back to the grid. I have phoned the company a ridicules amount of times and several…
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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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New solar install advice for very power hungry household!
Hi, Wondered if I could tap the expertise here, assuming i'm on the correct board! I'm looking to get some solar installed, at the house we moved to a year ago but its getting quite complex and expensive. Over the last year we have used around 16,000 KWH per year, mainly in spring and summer as unfortunately the house…
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Sigenergy battery + solar - charger too?
Hi I'm just wondering if it's worth getting a Sigenergy AC charger, or if it's instead worth getting an Indra / Zappi charger? I ask because Sigenergy aren't compatible with IOG despite apparently being in the pipeline. Given Givenergy still isn't approved, that doesn't give me hope Now, my car itself is compatible but…
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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,…
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Solar quotes
Hi Novice when it comes to solar panels, looking to get some added to property (terraced house) but have some potential issues. We have velux windows in the roof (2 each side) one company quoted from looking at google maps street view and said they could not install based on the size of panels, is this standard or just…
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Failed GivEnergy AIO
Hi, My battery failed after 10 months, my question is who has the liability ? the installer or the manufacturer ? I have been trying to get support from GivEnergy since December, but their support is dreadful. I'm now worried since GivEnergy look like they are going bust, and my installer is just ignoring my request to…
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Solar panel cleaning (lichen, moss etc) - the big imponderable
Any up to date thoughts on the best way to tackle moss and lichen on solar panels - and for that matter the general question of keeping them clean? It's a long time since ours were installed and they really do need cleaning. Manufacturers all seem to say water only (no chemicals) and no brushes - but reality says that…
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EV Discussion thread
As some of you will be aware Martyn1981 has clarified the purpose of the BEV news thread he started - “the intention for this thread was to enjoy the transport revolution and share BEV news. That might even be described as a 'cheerleading thread' I suppose, and I'm not sure why that would be wrong on a Green & Ethical…
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Reduced interest payments on FIT TARIFF
When I invested in solar everything was expensive with risks but the 25 year contract encouraged me to invest. Now the Government has seen fit to change the contract this; undermines trust in such schemes and using the excuse most use CPI instead of RPI is weak to say the least. I would hope large institutional investors…
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Solaredge on Octopus IOF
Hi, Now that Octopus is dropping their fixed export rate it's time to look again at IOF sooner rather than later. When the Solaredge integration was first added there were report of serious problems, I'm hoping these are now fixed. Can any members currently on IOF with Solaredge gear comment on how they're finding it?
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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
