Are you fed up with rising electricity prices?
You can also have neighbors who have installed solar panels. Why is that, and it's a good idea for you?
Who should install your system and what might it cost? Cost an average 3 kWp system and around £ 10,000 (including VAT at 5%). You should expect to pay more for smaller plants, but cost around £ 3,000 per kWp installed, on average, a domestic photovoltaic (solar panel system) to £ 3,500. It is often possible to bank loans for the installation of solar panels receive systems.You should always get from a company that has MCS qualified installers otherwise you will not qualify for the feed-in tariff scheme (matching). MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Not by companies that are not part of this system to buy.
You can also have neighbors who have installed solar panels. Why is that, and it's a good idea for you?
Who should install your system and what might it cost? Cost an average 3 kWp system and around £ 10,000 (including VAT at 5%). You should expect to pay more for smaller plants, but cost around £ 3,000 per kWp installed, on average, a domestic photovoltaic (solar panel system) to £ 3,500. It is often possible to bank loans for the installation of solar panels receive systems.You should always get from a company that has MCS qualified installers otherwise you will not qualify for the feed-in tariff scheme (matching). MCS stands for Microgeneration Certification Scheme. Not by companies that are not part of this system to buy.
How does the feed-in tariff scheme (matching) work? Is entitled to receive as long as your system, you fit in three ways benefit:
1 Generation tariff - a set rate for each unit (or kWh) of electricity produced by this system. You need to register your system (see below) and the rates are for the period of the tariff (up to 25) are guaranteed and indexed.
2 Export Tariff - you can re-sell electricity that you do not re-use to the power grid. You are currently 3.2p/kWh get from your energy supplier for each unit you export back to the electricity grid.
3 Save electricity bill - generating your own energy means that you spend less money buying electricity from your supplier.
Can generate A 3 kWp system about 3/4 of an average household's electricity needs. It will also save a ton of carbon dioxide per year. Solar panels are good for your wallet and the environment.
Could earn a typical domestic solar electricity system with a size of 3kWp (information provided by the Energy Saving Trust included): £ 530 per year from the Generation Tariff. £ 40 per year from the Export Tariff. £ 100 per year reduction give the current electricity bill to a total saving of around £ 670 per year.
Please note that after 1 August 2012 will change the rates.
How do you want to sign up for the feed-in tariff scheme (fits)?
To register for fits: 1 Your installer will register you on the central MCS database. 2 After registering on the database with your installer you will receive a certificate stating that your system is MCS compliant. 3 You can choose a FIT supplier (most major energy company) that you would like to register for FITs. Fill out an application form. Send us your MCS certificate you receive and the Energy Performance Certificate that your home has an energy efficiency rating band D or better (this applies to solar PV only from 1 April 2012) shows.
Your FIT supplier: 1 Cross reference your installation with the MCS database and perform other eligibility checks. 2 Confirm your eligibility and the date you will be entitled to payments from 3 Add the Ofgem Central FIT Register, which covers all installations in the FIT scheme 4 I agree with you if and when you will need to provide meter readings and when they make FIT payments to you - this will form part of your statement FIT terms.
How do you know if your house is suitable? You do not normally need planning permission. You should check. South, south-west facing and south-east facing roofs are also generally suitable. North facing roofs are not suitable for solar panels. Some companies do not check the direction of your roof - not to work with them. North facing roofs produce significantly lower returns.
How long do solar panels last? About 25 years if well maintained. Solar PV (photovoltaic) require very little maintenance. Panels should be kept clean. Also make sure that all trees do not cast shadows on the panels. Precipitation is your friend, as your panels clean. Nevertheless, they often consider. If your plates are mounted on the floor, then they are more likely to accumulate debris....
