Electric vehicles

[Canal Navvy]

heard today on the box that anything to do with solar is zero rated on the VAT front????? is that true?

Another one of those schemes that involves using an approved installer I believe

 

[GazCro]

Another one of those schemes that involves using an approved installer I believe

And then costs a heap more money. That's the trouble with any renewables they've heaped the cost up as they expect most folk be getting a grant or payback of some kind.

 

[TiltyShaun]

heard today on the box that anything to do with solar is zero rated on the VAT front????? is that true?

If you use an MCS installer. 20% on materials if you DIY

 

[bobthebuilder]

And then costs a heap more money. That's the trouble with any renewables they've heaped the cost up as they expect most folk be getting a grant or payback of some kind.

just had panels fitted by caplor of hereford ,£4300 fitted, 4kw ,scaffold was up already

 

[TiltyShaun]

re solar panels payments EON pays only for 50% of what I produce and gives me 5,38 p per kwh but charge me 23.36p per kwh so EON are making 18.22p per kwh out of me for storing it so I can use it later , EON are still ripping me off

They don’t store it!! Someone else gets to use it straight away.
In fairness, you are being paid 50% of what you generate regardless of you export any. Unless we have an export meter you could divert the surplus into water heating and still get the 50%

 

[6feetdown]

just had panels fitted by caplor of hereford ,£4300 fitted, 4kw ,scaffold was up alreadyView attachment 38874

Just panels? Or battery wall too?

 

[Bob]

They don’t store it!! Someone else gets to use it straight away.
In fairness, you are being paid 50% of what you generate regardless of you export any. Unless we have an export meter you could divert the surplus into water heating and still get the 50%

I did realize that they don't store it just pointing out they were making over 18 p per kWh out of me can't do water heating as got a pair of solar water heater panels which heats a large tank with very hot water

 

[Cyberprog]

Have ordered my first EV a few weeks ago. Getting the new Niro EV! 286 miles, 77kW charging. Looking forward to it!

 

[V8Druid]

Have ordered my first EV a few weeks ago. Getting the new Niro EV! 286 miles, 77kW charging. Looking forward to it!

you getting 3ph installed at chez Cyberprog????

" Battery charge time: 2.92 to 27.5h at 220V, 6.33h at 440V "

 

[Cyberprog]

I wish. No, probably just a 7kW 1ph

 

[fred]

just had panels fitted by caplor of hereford ,£4300 fitted, 4kw ,scaffold was up alreadyView attachment 38874

would have looked 1000% better if they had used the 30 quid in roof trays.

 

[Maxus]

I think if people were serious about being eco then push bikes are the answer. People would be healthier too. Instead of hs2 wouldn't a network of cycle paths be a better way of getting cars off the road? Modern bikes are are extremely efficient, and you can get help from an electric motor. Obviously towing is a problem... but actually you can get trailers for bikes.

 

[V8Druid]

I think if people were serious about being eco then push bikes are the answer. People would be healthier too. Instead of hs2 wouldn't a network of cycle paths be a better way of getting cars off the road? Modern bikes are are extremely efficient, and you can get help from an electric motor. Obviously towing is a problem... but actually you can get trailers for bikes.

they're a big enough PITFA to get past, without bloody trailers, usually crammed with kids.

I have one .... goes behind my Kwaka Z1000st .... only sort of bike that should have one

 

[bobthebuilder]

Just panels? Or battery wall too?

just panels for now,and i boost thing

 

[bobthebuilder]

would have looked 1000% better if they had used the 30 quid in roof trays.

not possible on that particular roof

 

[V8Druid]

just panels for now,and i boost thing

and what's that do?

 

[bobthebuilder]

and what's that do?

excess power into the immersion heater

 

[V8Druid]

excess power into the immersion heater

what's it do if the tank is at/up to temperature??

 

[GazCro]

what's it do if the tank is at/up to temperature??

F all

 

[V8Druid]

F all

well as long as it doesn't burn the hutch down, then, that's OK .....
could always put a leccy fence around the place and watch the local kids play Russian roulette when the sun's out