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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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How to get the best SEG tariff
Hi everyone We've just published a new guide on How to get the best Smart Export Guarantee rates and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Clare
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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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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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Solar quote advice
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the MSE forums. I would like some advice regarding a solar and battery quote I recently received for an 11 panel Eurener system (bifacial 450w panels fitted to south facing pitched roof) combined with a FoxESS hybrid 5kW H1 inverter and 10.36kWh EP11 battery. I have been quoted £10,695 fully…
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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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Lux ac battery controller
Thought I'd start a new thread for the Lux battery controller as suggested on the battery storage thread. To kick it off, I notice there is an entry on the web portal stats under "history data" for battery temperature (tBat°C) but mine just shows zeros. There's also entries for max and min cell voltage but again, no…
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Solar + battery quote check please – 6.8 kWp + 10 kWh battery for £7.3k net, good deal?
Hi all, I’d really appreciate a sense-check on a solar + battery quote I’ve received before I pull the trigger. System details 15 × 455 W panels = 6.83 kWp Hybrid inverter: Solis S5-EH1P5K-L (5 kW) Battery: Dyness Powerbox G2 – 10.24 kWh (about 9.7 kWh usable) MCS certified install including scaffolding, bird protection,…
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Help regarding choosing best Rooftop PV forecasting tool
Hey everyone — looking for some real-world input from fellow US solar owners. I’m based in Springfield and running a modest residential rooftop solar and storage setup. My system specs are as follows - 3.6 kWp PV array (REC Alpha panels) Sol-Ark 8K hybrid inverter 10 kWh Enphase IQ Battery for home backup Overall, I’m…
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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…
