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matt691944
matt691944 Posts: 12 Forumite
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Hello all,

I have a question for any solar panel experts or users alike?

I am looking to get a kit installed on my 3 bedroomed house, 4 people living there. I have done some research and have found what are considered the best panels.

It would seem Kyocera and Grape Solar are the best panels on the market there are some others, however can I find kits for systems in the UK now way!! All I seem to be able to find are panels to pay, in the USA they sell kits for these systems. Our roof is flat does anyone have any advice, reviews or recommendations?

Thanks

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  • System
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    I suggest that you re-post in the Green and Ethical Forum. Are you talking about self-install? If so, this link might be helpful:

    http://www.yougen.co.uk/blog-entry/2308/DIY+solar+PV+installation+-+is+it+a+good+idea'3F/
  • matt691944
    matt691944 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    was going to buy them and get them installed? what you think?
  • Martyn1981
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    matt691944 wrote: »
    was going to buy them and get them installed? what you think?

    Here's a source for some kits if you want. However, if you buy them you'll be paying 20% VAT, whereas if bought by an installer as part of a MCS accredited install, the VAT rate is 5%.

    Also, in case you don't know, the install has to be MCS accredited for you to receive the FiT subsidy.

    As suggested pop over to the G&E board for a chat. The PV FAQ is on the G&E board if you're interested.

    Mart.
    Mart. Cardiff. 8.72 kWp PV systems (2.12 SSW 4.6 ESE & 2.0 WNW). 20kWh battery storage. Two A2A units for cleaner heating. Two BEV's for cleaner driving.

    For general PV advice please see the PV FAQ thread on the Green & Ethical Board.
  • matt691944
    matt691944 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Martyn I can see from your posts on solar you know your stuff, I am going to send you a private email as it wont let me post link in here its regarding a 4 kw systems at 4 Kw System £5995

    I want to get your opinion
  • matt691944
    matt691944 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    i hope you got my private message
  • Martyn1981
    Martyn1981 Posts: 15,064 Forumite
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    matt691944 wrote: »
    Martyn I can see from your posts on solar you know your stuff, I am going to send you a private email as it wont let me post link in here its regarding a 4 kw systems at 4 Kw System £5995

    I want to get your opinion

    Hiya Matt, I've PM'd you back.

    Best suggestion though as Hengus said earlier, start a new thread and ask for advice on the G&E board. Any knowledge advantage I had (if I ever had one) has now been lost to all the other PV'ers, who will give you a group knowledge response, and also suggest local installers, which I can't do as mine went bust years ago. :(

    Mart.
    Mart. Cardiff. 8.72 kWp PV systems (2.12 SSW 4.6 ESE & 2.0 WNW). 20kWh battery storage. Two A2A units for cleaner heating. Two BEV's for cleaner driving.

    For general PV advice please see the PV FAQ thread on the Green & Ethical Board.
  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,048 Forumite
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    matt691944 wrote: »
    it wont let me post link in here


    you can always type a link with a space inserted e.g:


    www.moneysavingexpert. com


    If it is not spam someone will post the correct link.
  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,048 Forumite
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    like this: www.moneysavingexpert.com
  • matt691944
    matt691944 Posts: 12 Forumite
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    cheers guys
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