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Any idea how many years the batteries in these devices last? Are they replaceable?
I can't help thinking your log burners and a very manual solution using a diesel generator (using HVO from your tank) and some extension leads would b...
@editor Putting aside environmental questions for one moment. At current peak electricity rates unless you happen to be on a good fixed rate, it ...
Interesting. I take the view that it is the responsibility of the network operators to harden the resilience of the grid to power outages, not home ow...
An honest question, whatever the cost, wouldn't it be better to spend the money on more battery capacity or other efficiency work? I struggle to se...
I should say that is the total for the day so that would be 50w an hour when we are away.
Posted by: @editor For us, it looks like around 1.2kw to 1.3kw when we were away in October for example for a couple of weeks
Basically yes There can be no difference depending on whether you are an existing or new customer. Exit penalties can still apply. They can st...
From 14th April Suppliers to make all tariffs available to new and existing customers
The financial case for new solar panels must have also changed dramatically.
Every supplier has increased gas prices dramatically more than electricity prices for the last year. It is going to be cheaper to run a heat pump o...
If it is any consulation the gas vs electricity multiple is only 2.81 with these high rates making a stronger case for heat pumps if this turns out to...
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