Free solar panel feedback discussion: HomeSun

From start to finish Homesun have been great, yes buy out is a little high but then i use a lot of electricity (£91 a month) as we are in during the day-3 adults +children so at least 2 televisions on etc etc.

i live in a village just south of Milton Keynes.

things to watch when renting out your roof, DONT PAY FOR SURVEY OR PAY A COMMITMENT DEPOSIT (circa £2000) they will then make every excuse under the sun not to or why they couldnt fit "free" panels, then offer to do it at cost (£16,000). they got told at this point to take a running jump, ended up getting credit card company involved to get commitment deposit back. The pay for a survey is another trick-they survey for circa £100 and then say Oh if you want free you will need to pay for extra scaffold charges as "there's a sat dish/downpipe/etc in the way" or the land is inclined by 5degrees so its going to cost you £1500 scaffolding fee's if you want to go free (one of martins listed companies actually stated this to me in writing-5 degree incline= £1500 scaffolding bill)!!!



This is what i sent to Homesun today, Not all positive but if it was everyone would think i was paid to post. :beer:




Wow finally got my solar pv system installed and running.

I must say Homesun were the absolute best company I have dealt with in a long time thank you to all involved.

to check out electricity generated from my panels see here :-

(google pachuube feed 15114) new user no links allowed

I am going to add another sensor so I can see if I am drawing off grid or putting into grid.

Today in first hour of generation I am getting apx 3Kw out of the panels.

So far very happy, thank you again Homesun.

And if you want me to be a reference site I would have no problem with that whatsoever.

Photos of installation can be viewed here:-

www dot packetradio

dot co dot uk /gallery/index.php/Our-House/solar/

links again GRRRRRRR

Oh installation history below, not your fault at all but thought you should know!

Well here’s a break down of the saga of installing a solar pv system.

Tuesday 28/6/2011

Installers turn up as do electricians, all prompt all polite.

Easy deck scaffolding doesn’t fit my single story extension, bungalow stuff is too short full height too long.

Installers leave.

Told scaffolders will be here Friday for a Saturday installation.

Friday no scaffold.

Saturday 08:00 installers and electrician arrive.

09:15 finally get hold of someone who is chasing scaffolders who turn up at 09:30

12:30 job completed including scaffold being taken down and away.

Because my roof could take a full 16 panels and was totally south facing i was able to get the "free" system.

I looked at several companies including another listed by Martin, but for professionalism and upfront honesty Homesun came out top.

By upfront honesty i mean they sent out a surveyor BEFORE a lease contract (althougth they did send out a sample contract) or deciding if i could have free or solarshare. "the other company" wanted me to agree to a lease and agreement before they had assesed my roof/property properly.

One company even wanted a £2000 "commitment deposit" and then made every exchuse under the sun not to or why they couldnt fit "free" panels, then offered to do it at cost (£16,000). they got told at this point to take a running jump, ended up getting credit card company involved to get commitment deposit back.

I firmly belive that Solar PV is the new Double glazing or Moben kitchens of today, get a salesman in and thats it hes there till he sells.

It really is Buyer beware especially if buying, if you want free i would personally recommend Homesun.

and i have no links to them whatsoever apart from renting my roof to them:T

Hi Krish,
Must say I am a little surprised to see you back after a break of 6 months.

Can you recall the exchange of posts last January where you made some outrageous claims of potential savings. – starting with post#1825 in this thread:
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=40777246&highlight=#post40777246

You made this offer to zeupater and myself.

From - #8
HomeSun company representative

Hi Cardew,
Would you like to speak to a client who has already has a 2.4 system installed by us? You may ask them all the questions you like regarding the readings of thier meter.

I can also arrange for you to speak to Mr Cotton should you wish.

Please let me know and I will arrange it.
Krish

Hi zeupater,
I can also arrange for you to speak to Mr Cotton should you wish.

Please let me know and I can arrange it.
Krish

I posted:

Anyway I would be delighted to accept your offer, please PM me both their phone numbers please.

That was the cue for you to disappear for six months.

No doubt you have read the Energy Saving Trust report that concludes £75 a year is a typical saving?

May we ask if you dispute that figure? If so please give your figure and on what evidence do you base that figure.

How much saving do you feel that your clients, who paid you £500 and are committed to pay £5 a month ‘maintenance charge’ for the next 25 years?, will be making?