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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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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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Solar diverter - maybe not the best financial investment - better for the planet?
Six months ago we installed 3kW solar PV, 6.5kW battery & an iBoost solar diverter on our gas boiler system, which kicks in to augment domestic hot water after the battery has reached 100% and delays exporting to the grid (presumably until the water is fully up to temperature). We’re on an Octopus tariff at (rounded) rates…
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Ripple Energy wind farm?
Has anyone looked at Ripple Energy? I'm thinking about it, but not too seriously. I don't have a lot of time to investigate it and if anyone else has taken a look I'd appreciate their thoughts before I take a more serious look.
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Solar - what do I need to know?
** edit - the house described here is not the one we are now living in, so please bear in mind the description here regarding orientation is out of date!* We are hoping to be moving into a house later this year, and will be looking to get solar panels installed, so I’m starting to try to get my head around it. If we get…
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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 & Battery Advice
I have been looking at getting solar for some time now and have recently received the following quotes for a 10 panel + battery system: 10 x 435w panels (JA Solar/Trina/Jinko) Solis 4.6kW Hybrid inverter Puredrive 5kWh battery £9423 10 x 435w panels (JA Solar/Trina/Jinko) Solis 4.6kW Hybrid inverter Pylontech 2 x 3.5kWh…
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Moved into House with Solar Panels
Hi, I moved into my house last February. It is only 3 years old and has 3 solar panels on the roof. They do make a difference as I only used 900kwh in my first year here. According to my meter there were a further 550kwh exported back to the grid. I'm trying to work out how to apply for SEG (currently with EON) but the…
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Comparing solar proposals
I've had two solar surveys and proposals/quotes from two local companies - and having read through some threads here am thinking that I might need to try to get more! There's a significant difference between the proposals - not least that one proposes 23 x Jinko 440W panels, and the other 14 Trina 415W (I see both brands…
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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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EVs with solar panel roofs?
So why not? Obviously the type that you put on your house roof would not do but how about something flexible or moulded to the correct shape? At a pinch you might get enough to generate 1 kW of power in full sun. But that's not insignificant if you leave your car parked in the sun all day. Okay, it adds cost but EVs are…
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Eon incorrect solar inverter installed advice sought
July 21 we had 6 additional panels and a storage battery added by eon to a existing system supplied by another company. At the time we had issues with the installation not working correctly which we emailed both eon and the installer numerous times asking for help and training on the new system, we never got anywhere nor…
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Help understanding SEG please
Hello, I've just had 5kW of solar panels installed. My current energy supply is a fixed deal with EDF until September 30th of this year. It seems the best SEG rate I can have is 12p from Scottish Power - EDF's rate is awful, and all the higher ones require you to be a customer. Now for the questions: * Does anyone have any…
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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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Does size matter?
Looking for advice/views from the hive mind - I'm considering the viability of solar panels, but only have room for a small array - 6 panels on a S-facing roof with no shading. 2 person household, home all day, all-electric except for GCH. Current usage is 4000 kWh pa. Location Somerset. I'm assuming some panels are more…
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EON Solar Panels Quote. Is this a good deal?
Eon have offered me (interest free) 12 solar panels (5.22 kWp) at a cost of £7000. They have also offered me 5.1kWp batter for a further £3480 making a total of £10,480. We use approx. 3400kw during the day and 6800kw at night as we do washing, dishwasher etc then. Don’t know anything about Solar so wondered if some kind…
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Solar and battery solution ...or is there better?
I am getting close to pushing the button on this system, we use around 4500kw a year and are based in Bucks. This proposal gives an estimated 5.22kW: 12x435w Jinko Panels, 2x5.12kWh SunSync Battery, SunSync 5kw Inverter, Bird Barrier, 12xTygo Optimisers. This has 6 panels on the East and 6 on the west-facing roof, with…
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Expanding Existing Solar System and adding battery and keeping fits payments
So I currently have a 2KW system, had it about 7 years and was one of the last to get fits payments. I know that the system at times generates more than we use during the day. So adding a battery makes some kind of sense if it generates enough, however the inverter isn't capable of DC coupled charging (which means the less…
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EV charger and tariff
Not sure if this should be on the Green or Motoring page, please move if required. I purchased a new to me Mokka E yesterday. It has a fast charger but we do not have a charge point as yet. I was expecting a 3 pin charger to be provided but must have misunderstood. We will only be travelling up to 100 miles per week and…
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Octopus Intelligent Flux - disabling export during peak period
Hi, Just reaching out to see if anyone else who is on Octopus Intelligent Flex is also seeing regular instances where Octopus are either: 1) Rate limiting the output of your battery 2) Stopping the export completely Both during the peak Flux period. The second point also has the knock on effect of forcing you to import…