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Standalone can be 'better' but it depends what you're intending to drive. At present I'm busy purchasing components to build two portable power pack...
Although the topic title doesn't say so, the OP suggests that we're discussing devices which would fall into the category of plug-in storage. As such ...
... which is why I've suggested that there be an inspection by a Building Regs surveyor, rather than the LPA simply accepting the self-certification r...
Let's put this in perspective: In June, DESNZ was 'requested' to make £2bn in savings in order to release funds for national defence plans. DESNZ ...
@majordennisbloodnok the argument you cite from that TED talk is one which will now be addressed by the groups who are being formed to create Regional...
Well that's the sort of radical thinking we need at the moment. 🙂 Overall I think the heat-pump schemes are their own worst enemy. We all k...
@energystoragetech it's highly improbable that @davidb has the data to perform such calculations. Nor has this discussion explained some of the calcul...
Ah, yes. Thanks for clarifying.
Source references please @etchedpixels The only reference I can find to Octopus and plug-in solar in this topic is what you've just posted yourself...
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Does this mean they'll be taken from next financial yea...
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I would tell them you don't keep those receipts and ask...
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@ian-s I have said before that I found some of Heat Gee...
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
Savings you need to consider versus the investment valu...
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RE: The Changing Jet Stream Could Challenge UK Air Source Heat Pumps
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Yes, in my case, the ISP hub is permanently there, they...
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@jamespa I replied yesterday with detailed readings whi...
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RE: Marvel Heating liquidation
@editor This is an important point. each winter, you...
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