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I have a 3.3 kw system which produces 3000kw per year. averaging just over 1kw a day at the mo, the most its ever done is 24kw
Cost 4.5k two years ago for a Solar edge fully optimised system .
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Do you have a battery ?
out of the 3000kw, how much do you use and how much is sold back
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6 year pay back?
I don't have a battery, I don't know how much we export. We got in on the feed in tariff just before it was withdrawn so get paid on a deemed export of 50% of production. A new system has started but I think the amount of export may be metered now which isn't so good if you divert excess production into to hot water.
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Our system was here when we moved in with the original tariff from 10 years ago. Covers our electricity for the whole year despite the pathetic returns in the winter, that's when I realised you need alot of them to go off grid in winter it's just not viable hybrid at best but with increasing prices for energy well worth the investment if you're sticking around and not moving soon.
Not worked it out but we also get paid about £200 feed in tariff a year and save about £100 on oil for hot water heating
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One house with an older 2.4kw system which has been going strong for over 10 years on the original FIT tariff. There was also a loophole that meant you didn’t need to get the old meter replaced, so it uses the national grid as a power wall.
currently planning a newer system with around 12-14 panels plus Tesla power wall and air con to assist heating and cooling on a different property.
first property recently valued by 3 agents for divorce - all said it added value if you owned it.
currently planning a newer system with around 12-14 panels plus Tesla power wall and air con to assist heating and cooling on a different property.
first property recently valued by 3 agents for divorce - all said it added value if you owned it.
After I had my panels installed I noticed the meter going backwards so reported it and had it changed. I didn't really feel comfortable with what is after all theft . I know few people, some are getting 50p /kw with old type meters and one has had an ASHP installed to use enough electricity to wind the meter to show they've used some.
If you want solar, don't be tempted by free panels through 'rent a roof' schemes. Basically the panel co has a lease for your roof for 25 years with conditions. Some of these companies try to extort money out of you if you need to temporarily remove the panels to do work and need scaffolding. Can be a nightmare when you come to sell as some mortgage companies don't like lending on properties that they can't have full title to if they need to reposses if borrower defaults. Can make the conveyancing process more complicated and the sale take longer. Consequently the conveyancing solicitor will charge more for the extra work. The panel co will also want money to reassign the lease to new owner, and your sale will be beholden to the panel co's solicitor and their timescale. House sales have been lost because of all the aggro, delays and extra costs.
Other things to consider - is your roof in good condition and structurally strong enough to support panels? Pigeons are keen on nesting under panels which can be both noisy and unhygenic. Make sure guards are fitted to edges of panels to stop them getting under.
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Its not theft and they are time limited if they wish to claim back usage. Back in the day you needed 50p/kw to make the case to install the panels. 12-18k was the going rate for a 2.4kw system.
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rough cost and are you looking at Tesla or other power wall?
But today, if it costs you £6-£8 thousand, and there is no FITS subsidy, it is not a profitable proposition.
£100 a year saving for 60 years?
"payback" just means you are as well off as if you'd wrapped the money in a sock and put it under the mattress. You can get a much better investment return that that, and you are not out of pocket for years.
I thought the limit was 4kW?
