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Has anyone had experience of having solar panels fitted to their house. There seems to be a lot of claims being made about savings, and even making money out of feeding into the national grid. Are these claims justified? I would appreciate comments, or advise about which company to use (north west).
My Dad has them, cost around 13k. Guaranteed to still produce 85% after 25 years. I think he just said he's made £600 last quarter from putting back into the grid. And he's only had to pay for 18 units of electricity in that quarter.
I will check the figures with him, and find out the supplier (He's in Manchester area). (they've done a few of his mate's houses too)
He reckons that after 5 -7 years they will have paid for themselves.
I will check the figures with him, and find out the supplier (He's in Manchester area). (they've done a few of his mate's houses too)
He reckons that after 5 -7 years they will have paid for themselves.
dickymint said:
Anybody seriously believe that the 25 year guaranteed feed in tarrif (about 4 times it's real value) will be honoured? I used to think my pension was safe 
This is exactly the reason why they are bad. The government have already started to look into it, it wont be long before they realise that with nations pulling out of Kyoto at a rate of knots that solar tariffs and green taxes are not the way to go for the UK to remain competetive.freecar said:
dickymint said:
Anybody seriously believe that the 25 year guaranteed feed in tarrif (about 4 times it's real value) will be honoured? I used to think my pension was safe
This is exactly the reason why they are bad. The government have already started to look into it, it wont be long before they realise that with nations pulling out of Kyoto at a rate of knots that solar tariffs and green taxes are not the way to go for the UK to remain competetive.tobeee said:
Had mine fitted two months ago, and the electricity meter is reading pretty much the same as it was on the first day! Yes, they're a good thing.
I think PV panels and the FIT are a secret government conspiracy to identify all society's sociopaths.For the record, they are a very bad, very stupid, very dishonest, very expensive thing. But you're all right Jack, so stuff the world!
And BTW, someone who generated 600 units in the last quarter will probably average 300-350 per quarter over the whole year.
Well no! PV panels aren't economically viable. If they were they wouldn't have to bribe people to install them and mug the rest of their customers. Everyone that installs them knows this, ergo they are selfish idiots! And the double whammy is that the energy companies now petitioning for another extra tax/customer levy to pay for loads of gas power stations to have on standby because solar/wind is unpredictable/unreliable and least available when you most need it! You couldn't make it up.
Mr GrimNasty said:
....I think PV panels and the FIT are a secret government conspiracy to identify all society's sociopaths...
For the record, they are a very bad, very stupid, very dishonest, very expensive thing. But you're all right Jack, so stuff the world!
For the record, they are a very bad, very stupid, very dishonest, very expensive thing. But you're all right Jack, so stuff the world!
Mr GrimNasty said:
Everyone that installs them knows this, ergo they are selfish idiots!
Well; you are certainly living up to your name. Well just quoting stuff doesn't really make an argument or demonstrate a point does it!
If you have a serious contribution/defence state it - you don't so you can't.
http://www.fitariffs.co.uk/FITs/principles/funding...
Of course everybody can't take advantage because if they did we'd all be paying £10-£15K a year for electric bills. It is insane.
If you have a serious contribution/defence state it - you don't so you can't.
http://www.fitariffs.co.uk/FITs/principles/funding...
Of course everybody can't take advantage because if they did we'd all be paying £10-£15K a year for electric bills. It is insane.
I'd be interested in some info on 24 volt LED solar systems, for our new house in the Philippines.
I'd guess they simply top up a big battery and then can be used at night for house lighting, exterior lights etc.
Electricity is expensive over here, more expensive than the UK, which is a bit of a shock seeing as it is a dirt poor turd world country.
I'd guess they simply top up a big battery and then can be used at night for house lighting, exterior lights etc.
Electricity is expensive over here, more expensive than the UK, which is a bit of a shock seeing as it is a dirt poor turd world country.
dickymint said:
Anybody seriously believe that the 25 year guaranteed feed in tarrif (about 4 times it's real value) will be honoured? I used to think my pension was safe
That really is the point.Lots of companies now on the gravy train how many will exist in 5 years time?
Let alone 25 years time.
I am afraid this will be like the Individual Learning Accounts a few years ago.
It will be milked by the Ponzy merchants and off they will go.
As a rule in business ANY investment which is utterly foolproof is all too often a scam.
There must be a downside risk.
Mr GrimNasty said:
Well just quoting stuff doesn't really make an argument or demonstrate a point does it!
If you have a serious contribution/defence state it - you don't so you can't.
http://www.fitariffs.co.uk/FITs/principles/funding...
Of course everybody can't take advantage because if they did we'd all be paying £10-£15K a year for electric bills. It is insane.
Here's a point of view:If you have a serious contribution/defence state it - you don't so you can't.
http://www.fitariffs.co.uk/FITs/principles/funding...
Of course everybody can't take advantage because if they did we'd all be paying £10-£15K a year for electric bills. It is insane.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/cif-green/20...
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