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We have a solic, it's fine, does what it says on the tin. No frills though and no monitoring system
@editor just a friendly reminder your pension probably is invested into those companies. Not saying they shouldn't have a tax, but most people are inv...
@hughf except you aren't the customer, the fitter/plumber/installer is. You are the customers, customer (the end user). A better example is car engine...
@majordennisbloodnok exactly. Very few things you actually buy direct from the supplier. I'm surprised people take it so personally.
@cathoderay to be fair, many many business are not B2C and the reason is exactly what you are doing. They don't want the cost or time to deal with end...
@editor I prefer to look at where studies are published, who published them and are they peer reviewed. Anyone can publish anything they like. Also ...
@transparent to be fair you don't need to spend £1k on the inverter. Mine is just the Sofar ME3000SP and they aren't that much. You can even get used ...
@editor if you are looking strongly at batteries I would recommend you DO NOT go with what installers offer you. They are well overpriced. If you want...
@editor just doing some numbers and from October to April we used 3423kw off peak and 4190kw on peak. On the new "go rates" we would be spending £25...
@editor building up the buffer over the summer before you get stung in the winter
Monthly bill update from me - £61 (698kw) for the last month, all heating and power purchased for everyday use. Actual use as 1185kw (roughly)
@mjr QE was effectively a printing press in all but name. The government borrows money from the Bank of England which it then "owes" back to itself as...
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