Fitting solar on friday

ashtreej

Hi
Having a 4kw solar pv fitted on friday with a power router inverta what should i look out for.

Thank you

[Deleted User]

Ours is in about 2 weeks time and having now made the decision we are looking forward to it.

Ever time I see the sun shining I keep thinking how much is going to waste!:)

I'm interested also in the reply to the OP's question.

And a further question of my own - what paperwork should the installers be leaving behind?

ashtreej

Yes we keep looking at the sun and saying i bet it goes by next week
Thank you

mickyduck

ashtreej wrote: »

Yes we keep looking at the sun and saying i bet it goes by next week
Thank you

It has already gone............... dismal production this week but still above average expected for Oct due to the excellent first 3 days generation.

Lck_2

mickyduck wrote: »

It has already gone............... dismal production this week but still above average expected for Oct due to the excellent first 3 days generation.

What do you mean by dismal? Would you share some of your meter readings for info?

energysavingexp

Hi my 4kwh system has generated the following this last few days

today 20th 5.72kwh
19th 8.35kwh
18th 5.52kwh
17th 4.56kwh
16th 5.28kwh
15th 11.67kwh
14th 4.60kwh
13th 7.80kwh
things to look out for is
1 check your generation meter regulally this will tell you if there is a problem with the panels you will know on what kind of day what you should generate
2 keep your paperwork in a safe place
3 if you are about when they are fitting them make sure they dont break any slates or tiles.
if they do make sure that they replace them and not just glue them back down
my installer broke 12 tiles and replaced them with new ones as i was watching like a hawk.
4 get used to using your appliences one at a time around midday
5 enjoy your lower bills and the FIT payments

mardycow

4kw system IBC panels and sma being fitted next week. (fingers crossed) and the sun has gone on holiday, typical!!

mickyduck

Lck wrote: »

What do you mean by dismal? Would you share some of your meter readings for info?

Best day so far in Oct 17.57
Worse day so far in Oct 4.01

Best day since install which was early July 27.75
Worse day since install 2.14 IN AUGUST!

hp4020

Been fully running for a week and my 4kw system has produced 75kwh.

We have had some beautiful clear days in the North East this week.

j2d

Had my Solar PV installed yesterday - and couldn't be happier with my choice

West facing roof in Essex

16 x 245W sunlink panels
Aurora one inverter
Energy monitor
Both with a 10 year guarantee

All for £9750!!!

The installation went like a dream, a team of 5 turned up at 8am (1 doing the electrics, the rest on the roof)
Real nice proffessional guys, very neat and tidy job, who were more than happy to do exactly what I wanted - even trimmed down my soil vents for me.

Swithched on 2:30ish and even on a West facing roof with a large oak tree giving plenty of shading (which is soon to be trimmed) it produced 6 units and peaked at 2.657Kw.

Paid the final payment over the phone, and recieved my MCS cert and invoice within half hour by email, which I sent off this morning

Got up this morning at 7:30 and it had already switched on, and is now producing just over 2Kw's. Got the washing machine and 1200 watts of electric underfloor heating on, and the meter outside isn't moving!!! Happy days

I really couldnt recommend this company enough, they are a large nationwide company with lots of experience, great customer service and most importantly great price!! They are also offering a limited deal on 16 x 250w Sharp panels for £10,995 at the moment.

Anyway, hopefully the pics below will work and you can see the install for yourself.


John

j2d

Cheers

John