a bit like a lottery -if you pay into the system you get a little back.That's because those who haven't got the cash are subsidising you
a bit like a lottery -if you pay into the system you get a little back.That's because those who haven't got the cash are subsidising you
Out of interest, are the ratings for these panels based on typical British weather/daylight hours or under equatorial midday sun?
The above is ALL subject to fixing to a SOUTH facing roof though.
OK OK calm down
No probs, You are correct in saying south is generally best.
In UK 40° is the best roof angle, my system is on the w/shop roof @ 15° but still gives acceptable figs
Dont wish to annoy & offend but i thought 28-35 was the best pitch?
It's not my overview, this was from an article I read in (I think) the Independant and the Mail. Solar power isn't worth it unless the government pays for it, and it looks like with cuts, those subsidies are being removed.
http://www.independent.co.uk/enviro...rs-to-pay-back-installation-costs-917202.html
Oh, it's actually 100 years to pay back installation costs! ha ha!
Biggest disadvantage is you need to stay in the same house for a period of time long enough to at least break even. So, thats me out.
If I go Solar PV I'll buy the bits and do it myself. Might start with 2 or 4 panels and pay for more as I go.
Thats if the the new owner would play ball and not want it themselves.
DIY would not get FIT but it would reduce electricity consumption from the grid and run the meter in reverse, so you would get a return and in less time as it would cost significantly less to install.