Interesting stuff...thanks.
We're fortunate that we have a long roof which faces south west and is a bit of a sun trap (when we actually get some sun that is). Plus we are pretty open here...so I am wondering if a combination of wind turbines and solar panels would be the way to go. This geothermal thing looks interesting too.
I also like the idea that it seems to put 10% on the value of the house if you do it right. Cha-ching!! (ignoring the thousands that it costs to install the things of course)
Been scouring the 'net to see if there are any decent "energy consultants" out there who come out and look at you property and advise accordingly. From what I've seen they seem to know about as much about it as I do...which obviusly isn't much.
A possible plan B I guess....
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Originally posted by PM-Junkie View PostHi folks -
Thinking of spending some of my hard earned cash to install solar panels and or a wind turbine (nothing to do with saving the planet - more to do with having power when the power cuts start happeing).
Anyone done the same or have any words of wisdom/advice?
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Originally posted by PM-Junkie View PostHi folks -
Thinking of spending some of my hard earned cash to install solar panels and or a wind turbine (nothing to do with saving the planet - more to do with having power when the power cuts start happeing).
Anyone done the same or have any words of wisdom/advice?
Don't believe the hype. Complete waste of money.
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I have a solar powered calculator, and solar powered garden lights, can I claim money for them?
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Originally posted by MPwannadecentincome View Postthe good news is at
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle4641300.eceHis turbine provides power for his house and for underfloor heating in his garage, where he has a small fleet of sports cars.
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Its all to easy...
Get your panels - say, 1Kw worth (12 x 80w for example), mount them somewhere facing magnetic north (consider Wattsuns solar tracker for extra efficiency but weigh up cost of tracker vs cost of more panels), get an MPPT charge controller for the panels, say an Outback MX60, then run that into a grid-tie inverter and run the inverter into your meter box.
You *should* be able to negotiate a rate from your electricity supplier for the power you are feeding into the grid, and then all you need is a small battery bank connected to the inverter so when the power DOES go down due to the utility company paying all the profits out in dividends and bonus's instead of maintaining their equipment, you can run your house off the battery bank.
Of course this whole arrangement requires one key ingredient to make it work - sun. So, totally pointless doing it in the UK then.
;-)
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Originally posted by MPwannadecentincome View Poste.g. Solar panels are a 'waste of money', says Rics http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/mon...cle4681919.ece
Solar power in this country might not be too good at current efficiency rates, which are growing pretty fast - that's why I suggest to wait a bit.
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Do your maths?!
e.g. Solar panels are a 'waste of money', says Rics http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/mon...cle4681919.ece
the good news is at
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle4641300.ece
where apparently you can get paid for all the electricity you USE (yes USE) if you have solar panels!
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I have a 7 kVA Generator (with loads of fuel) rigged up. so no problem
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Hi folks -
Thinking of spending some of my hard earned cash to install solar panels and or a wind turbine (nothing to do with saving the planet - more to do with having power when the power cuts start happeing).
Anyone done the same or have any words of wisdom/advice?Tags: None
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