Looking at Solar Panels - Updated-Now installed

powerful_Rogue

ABrass said:

powerful_Rogue said:

Thank you. I've done a lot of looking into it, and definitely want to go ahead with a system that has a battery.

Certainly interested in option 2, just clarifying whether it needs G99 approval and also about bird netting.

It does need G99 and Light Renewables are bad about making that mistake on their quotes. They'll clarify if requested.

They have indeed apologised and said it will get at G99 certificate.

powerful_Rogue

Well option 2 all booked! Got the survey in a couple of weeks! Very exciting

powerful_Rogue

Survey carried out, deposit paid and install date set for the end of October!

Screwdriva

powerful_Rogue said:

Survey carried out, deposit paid and install date set for the end of October!

Congrats! 

Niv

powerful_Rogue said:

Survey carried out, deposit paid and install date set for the end of October!

Good luck. I look forward to hearing feedback on the install and how you find the system (if you don't mind).

powerful_Rogue

Just to give an update, today was installation day!

Sadly the electricians have to come back tomorrow for a few hours to finish the wiring up as it was getting a bit late.

Front panels (West facing)

Really pleased with that, looks smart. I was also told I could potentially fit another 3 panels along the top at a later date. Will certainly be looking into this.

Rear Panels (East facing)

Not helped by having the velux window and the pipe coming out. My only concern in the top right panel. Seems pretty close to the edge.

Electrics

This is what they are coming back to finish tomorrow, as you can see it's not all wired in. Wires coming through the wall lead back into the house to the consumer unit.

As the loft is fully boarded out, ceiling and floor it was decided to run up the side of the house direct to the panels.

So far so good, as mentioned my only concern is the panel close to the edge, but will speak to the company about that to make sure all is in order.

ecraig

They know better than most Tom, !!!!!! or Harry, but its worth checking your property contract.
I live in a "new build" (2 year old house, but builder is still building on the development) and my contract has very specific restrictive covenants and I wouldn't be allowed a panel that close to the edge of my roof. 

powerful_Rogue

ecraig said:

They know better than most Tom, !!!!!! or Harry, but its worth checking your property contract.
I live in a "new build" (2 year old house, but builder is still building on the development) and my contract has very specific restrictive covenants and I wouldn't be allowed a panel that close to the edge of my roof. 

Covenants are fine, house was built in the 1970's. Enjoyed reading through them when we were buying a few years ago as can find some odd covenants. Only interesting one was not to erect any outbuilding that cost less then £300. (£3400 in todays money!)

Harry1986

powerful_Rogue said:

Just to give an update, today was installation day!

Sadly the electricians have to come back tomorrow for a few hours to finish the wiring up as it was getting a bit late.

Front panels (West facing)

Really pleased with that, looks smart. I was also told I could potentially fit another 3 panels along the top at a later date. Will certainly be looking into this.

Rear Panels (East facing)

Not helped by having the velux window and the pipe coming out. My only concern in the top right panel. Seems pretty close to the edge.

Electrics

This is what they are coming back to finish tomorrow, as you can see it's not all wired in. Wires coming through the wall lead back into the house to the consumer unit.

As the loft is fully boarded out, ceiling and floor it was decided to run up the side of the house direct to the panels.

So far so good, as mentioned my only concern is the panel close to the edge, but will speak to the company about that to make sure all is in order.

Looks amazing. Glad all worked out well for you. 

ABrass

That's right up to the edge of your roof. Did they leave you any documents about the roof mounting system they used? I believe some allow you to go right up but require additional fixings.