solar energy

R1cho · 20-01-2013, 23:55

i'm looking at getting solar panels and a grid tie Inverter however i have no experience with this sort of thing, have any other member gone the solar power route? what are your thoughts on it? wheres the best place to get the panels from etc. ?

briggie · 21-01-2013, 00:02

solarman 216 ( rick ) is ya man in this department

jims-terrano · 21-01-2013, 00:11

Had em fitted a few years ago. A little Solar PV system, wish I'd had some spare cash to have more fitted. Cracking on a sunny day whether it's warm or cold as long as there is light it'll generate. I have a friend who has a pair of water panels too and they are worth it too.

There are companies out there who provide you a system FREE!!! and let you use all the FREE electric that you can use however they take the "Feed In" revenue.

Rick's the expert on here though, I've just owned and used them for the last 3 years. Another 4 years and mine are paid for by the savings and revenue.

solarman216 · 21-01-2013, 00:52

you cannot do it yourself, to get the feed in tariff you have to be an accredited installer, there are two options 1 you pay the full costs and then get the free electric plus what you do not use you get paid for, or 2 you get a free installation but you only get the electric produced any that is extra claims the feed in tarrif for the co that installed it , Rick

96terrano · 21-01-2013, 01:51

And there was me wondering where Rick's name came from

makeitfit · 21-01-2013, 09:40

You can fit yourself but need an MCS sparky to sign off the job. They wont like it but it's true, so expect to pay one 300 or 400 quid for the cert.

You'll also need to pay for a house energy cert. and need to achieve band D min to get the basic FIT
I've done 3 installs now and the panel prices have tumbled for sure. INVEST in the inverter, that's the golden goose.
Buy well and if you have a south or s/w facing roof , 7 year pay back still available.
Enjoy

Tony · 21-01-2013, 12:23

Had mine fitted last year (a 4kw system, with a SMA sunny boy 4000tl inverter)
My predicted EC JRC was 3856kw the weather was not that good but still managed 40004 kw got back just over £1800 but that only till end of October still got november and 8 days of december to be paid. As we are all electric and have economy 7 our saving of electricity consumed is not great (no sun at night .) but worth having.If you got in at the begining its well worth while(47p kw produced) not as much money now i think.
Tony
The EC JRC relates more to my postcode than UK SAP.

20-01-2013, 23:55	#1
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	solar energy i'm looking at getting solar panels and a grid tie Inverter however i have no experience with this sort of thing, have any other member gone the solar power route? what are your thoughts on it? wheres the best place to get the panels from etc. ?

21-01-2013, 00:52	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	you cannot do it yourself, to get the feed in tariff you have to be an accredited installer, there are two options 1 you pay the full costs and then get the free electric plus what you do not use you get paid for, or 2 you get a free installation but you only get the electric produced any that is extra claims the feed in tarrif for the co that installed it , Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

21-01-2013, 00:02	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	solarman 216 ( rick ) is ya man in this department

21-01-2013, 00:11	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Had em fitted a few years ago. A little Solar PV system, wish I'd had some spare cash to have more fitted. Cracking on a sunny day whether it's warm or cold as long as there is light it'll generate. I have a friend who has a pair of water panels too and they are worth it too. There are companies out there who provide you a system FREE!!! and let you use all the FREE electric that you can use however they take the "Feed In" revenue. Rick's the expert on here though, I've just owned and used them for the last 3 years. Another 4 years and mine are paid for by the savings and revenue.

21-01-2013, 01:51	#5
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	And there was me wondering where Rick's name came from

21-01-2013, 09:40	#6
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	You can fit yourself but need an MCS sparky to sign off the job. They wont like it but it's true, so expect to pay one 300 or 400 quid for the cert. You'll also need to pay for a house energy cert. and need to achieve band D min to get the basic FIT I've done 3 installs now and the panel prices have tumbled for sure. INVEST in the inverter, that's the golden goose. Buy well and if you have a south or s/w facing roof , 7 year pay back still available. Enjoy

21-01-2013, 12:23	#7
Tony Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: shropshire Vehicle: D22 Navara Posts: 442	Had mine fitted last year (a 4kw system, with a SMA sunny boy 4000tl inverter) My predicted EC JRC was 3856kw the weather was not that good but still managed 40004 kw got back just over £1800 but that only till end of October still got november and 8 days of december to be paid. As we are all electric and have economy 7 our saving of electricity consumed is not great (no sun at night .) but worth having.If you got in at the begining its well worth while(47p kw produced) not as much money now i think. Tony The EC JRC relates more to my postcode than UK SAP.