Solar Panels

gromituk

paul_h wrote:

This PFA [Pulverised Fuel Ash] used to go up and out of the chimney, the risk from it was negligible due to the dilution of the natural environment.

I'm not so sure about that - remember acid rain?

gromituk

Cardew wrote:

Solar heating of domestic hot water works! wind turbine generated electricity works! the trouble is that it costs far too much to install.

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If the Government were serious about alternative energy for domestic users;

Firstly they should offer some realistic subsidies.

Secondly they should step in quickly and regulate the alternative industry by stopping them making outrageous claims and charging a gullible public crazy installation prices

And thirdly, they would offer grants to DIYers!

woollyjumper

I did a DIY course organised by our local council

Details can be found here:
http://www.broadland.gov.uk/environment/993.asp
The cost was £1600 and my time basically - as I am on oil - it is estimated to get my money back in 6-7 years...

Also the fact I have installed it myself - i can maintain it myself (if required) so no external costs.
I you don't feel up to installing yourself - Lee who did the course in corporation with the council does the installations full-time.
His website is here: http://www.norfolksolar.co.uk/

So it is feasible to install yourself - which works out cheaper than getting a "cowboy" company and getting the government grant.

Quincy_3

I have an invention in the pipeline about solar panels so mark my words I will be back and let you all know when patent applied and done

gromituk

kestor wrote:

diy panels 20 evacuated tube only £395

Yeah, just like the Navitron ones I mentioned earlier... :rolleyes: People with ethics don't spam.

Wig

gromituk wrote:

And thirdly, they would offer grants to DIYers!

And fourthly they would knock off the VAT

gromituk

Oooh - Kestor's posts are disappearing fast - looks like the abuse system's working well this evening :T

kestor

sorry not spamming notice the postage
i am in the south west pick up no potage
might be of some use to some one

kestor

come on give me some abuse
yes i am dislexic disabled but i have agreen house
gshp, 1kw of pv, two 30 tube panels and an lpg car
life is prity good
just trying to pass on as much of a sving as possible
regards jason

badgers11

taurusgb wrote:

We've been toying with the idea of installing these...haven't got round to costing them out or anything yet...but feel very intrigued by the idea and have noticed a growing number of houses who have them installed (mental note to stop looking at house roof's when driving!! :eek: ) just wondered if anyone on here has had them installed or can think of any good/bad points about the idea

They're a great idea. So great in fact that when I researched them a couple of years ago the total cost was ~£8.5k and the grant available from Government, who just so want you to go green.....? £600! So, not something that's going to take off hugely until either the retail price plummets (no chance - business is business) or Government come to mean green, not just speak green. I'm not holding my breath.