70's Rural propery - Oil Central Heating?

bruce2110

regarding the pv options, due to the massive investment you would of had to outlay, the original grant was very high, but has now been withdrawn, but the FITS (RHI) are very good at the moment, around 43p per kwh generated (i think), however, i understand that this will change in april 2011, to a reduced level around the 33 - 35p per kwh generated as uptake to this technology increases.

so now would be a good time to consider investing in this technology, i have some guys comming around to complete a survey for me, i am looking to install a system around 1.8kw to be feed directly into the grid system!!

i'm not looking foward to the quote though:o

bruce2110

Cardew

bruce2110 wrote: »

regarding the pv options, due to the massive investment you would of had to outlay, the original grant was very high, but has now been withdrawn, but the FITS (RHI) are very good at the moment, around 43p per kwh generated (i think), however, i understand that this will change in april 2011, to a reduced level around the 33 - 35p per kwh generated as uptake to this technology increases.

so now would be a good time to consider investing in this technology, i have some guys comming around to complete a survey for me, i am looking to install a system around 1.8kw to be feed directly into the grid system!!

i'm not looking foward to the quote though:o

bruce2110

There are several threads on this in the 'green section' that give the full information and perhaps this is not the thread to continue the discussion on Solar PV.

In essence for retrofit systems of less than 4kWp you get 41.3p per kWh for all electricity generated, in addition you get 3p/kWh for all electricity you export(or they assume it will be 50%) plus any electricity you can use in the house.

The rate stays the same(it is inflation linked) for new installations to April 2012(not 2011) when it drops to 38p/kWh.

Very expensive to install(up to £18,000) and you need the correct South facing unshaded roof of sufficient size, pitch and strength.

Undoubtedly good, but very long term investment - read the threads.

Kohoutek

coops228 wrote: »

there is still more oil being discovered around the world than being removed from wells.

No there isn't. We passed that point in about 1981. Today, about 1 barrel of oil is discovered for every five barrels that are consumed.

To the OP: If you have the choice, don't go for an oil-fired generator.

Expect the price of oil to be at least double what it is today by five years time. World oil production hasn't increased since 2005 because of geological constraints and it will start to decline in the medium term, whilst demand in the developing world soars. The UK no longer has the capability of supplying its oil needs domestically and its production is falling by about 10%/year.

Owain_Moneysaver

The more you insulate the less you need to heat, using any fuel. Internal or external cladding in addition to CWI might be worth considering if the wall condition/decor is poor.

Solid fuel - something like a parkray roomheater can be left on low 24h but would heat the house up fairly quickly when you come in. If you have the space (external attached boiler cupboard ideal) then a renewable solid fuel (wood pellet) boiler might be worth considering.

Solar water heating - if the bungalow has a large south facing roof surface - can be viable if you have DIY/free installation. You will not get Feed In Tariff from any DIY install of anything.

RalphyWAlphy

Thanks for your replies people. An ASHP system running a wet radiator system appeals and whilst I take on board comments that BRUCE2110 has installed some of these systems recently to customers satisfaction I'm still nervous about this as my other half feels the cold and needs a warm house. Although I'm hoping my insulation upgrading and glazing will go a long way to getting the house warm I can still see issues with getting the house up to temp in the winter with the ASHP rad system - I think I'd need to visit a house with that type of installation to be convinced by it.

With regards to the other comments made: - We dont have a south facing roof for solar. There is not enough room for the storage of pellets etc needed for a biomass type boiler plus the capital outlay for this type of system is out of my budget. I havent looked into the Parkray roomheater type installation - is this used in tandem with a boiler?

I think at the moment I'll insulate to the max and minimise the use of whatever system I install. At the minute it seems like Oil or ASHP (if I can find someone to demo a rad system).