solar panels

In response to: "solar panels" 1004 days old
by alan [Visitor]

Eve, have been following this blog since you started it and today came very close to buying from "Solar Home Energy". We were told that they use "Fourth Generation" solar panels, which he claimed were more efficient than previous and did not require sunlight to function.
The price he was quoting for 2 panels and a 160 litre tank was £9424 whi more…

In response to: "solar panels" 1006 days old
by waspbuster [Member]

It sounds good news. It must be worth considering now.

Peter more…

In response to: "solar panels" 1007 days old
by poohtai [Member]

Thanks
Eve (nip tuck) more…

In response to: "solar panels" 1007 days old
by puredawn ^Pro

What good news!
Well done for taking the initiative. more…

In response to: "" 1163 days old
by poohtai [Member]

It certainly is paying off at the moment - the company said I would get a 40% reduction in my hot water costs over the year; the start is good and I am waiting the next 3 months with great interest! I'll let you know. more…

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by Cocktailer [Member]

Good for you! This green lark is paying off then? more…

In response to: "Solar Panels" 1194 days old
by kendrive ^Pro

A great result Eve.

It will be interesting to see how much you save in a whole year, including the winter.

Unfortunately I switched to British Gas earlier this year.

I was convinced by a charming young representative who visited me that his company's price would always be the lowest! more…

In response to: "Solar Panels" 1244 days old
by poohtai [Member]

Colin - the company say I should get the cost back in 5-6 years and should save 40% of my gas bill over a year. They also say that the panels work without sun as long as there is reasonable light - whatever that means! I shall find out in due time and will let everyone know.
I was interested this morning - the temperature of the panels at 6am more…

In response to: "Solar Panels" 1244 days old
by kendrive ^Pro

Seems like a big saving Eve.

How long will it take do you think to cover the cost of installation?

I suppose it depends on how much sunshine we get over the next few years.

However, I understand that solar panels work to a degree in overcast situations. more…