stilldellin Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 On Radio Orkney this morning, new grants available inc solar energy but I think maybe only £300. Could be worth registering and checking out on :-http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generate-your-own-energy/Solar-electricity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGHR Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 If your power demand is low, there is a possibility you could benefit quite allot. I am not so sure if there would be much benefit for the average householder from a solar system installed in Shetland, other than you might get a slight reduction on your bill. I expect a wind turbine, even a very small one, would produce a better return on investment. I have 3kW worth of solar panals on my roof and I can only just produce more than I use in Brisbane Australia. My power demand is very low, on average 6kWh per day at the moment, but it will likely increase in the summer when we have to turn the air conditioning on. My solar output will likely decrease in the summer too, because we will have more cloud cover, so I expect to be buying from the power company then. I also have a solar hot water system which provides all our hot water so that is a great help at reducing the electrical load. My 3kW system needs 13 panels each of which is about 1 meter by 1.5 meters, so you need a fairly large roof to fit on a much bigger system. If anybody has a solar system in Shetland I would be interested to hear how it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 There are more schemes coming onto the market similar to the E-on one.If you are going to get it all installed free and just make from the electricity produced then there will be a saving, always. We do get a grant from the GOV if panels are fitted for electricity if we have them fitted ourselves.My only worry is the way the GOV are continually looking at spending less, they are already looking at removing some of the funding.In a town, wind turbines can be a problem. I am sure there are other methods that could be built into a design of a house that can capture wind energy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Well, it could all change now. Costs have dropped by 30% so Gov are cutting FITs. You also have to make your house EPC to level C and above. More details HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldellin Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 These people currently in Shetland doing surveys. http://www.solarpowerscotland.co.uk/Anyone had dealings with them and what did you think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 they have phoned me but i declined the offer, i said i was going for heat source pump instead, but id be interested in hearing if its worth contacting them back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldellin Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 For anybody interested this site has a good ready reckoner for getting a price guide before they arrive. Just remember to put in your post code and rough size of south facing roof. http://www.solarguide.co.uk/solar-pv-calculator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fionajohn Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 i would consider a system to save on energy bills but untill the planning regulations on wind generators is removed i will not bother the power providers no doubt have the scottish parliament in their pocket as far as letting the masses have free planning so i will have to pay them their blood money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Had them in Gran Canaria for heating hot water, great. GC has on average over 300 sunny days a year, Shetland , so a waste of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hobbiniho Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 These people currently in Shetland doing surveys. http://www.solarpowerscotland.co.uk/Anyone had dealings with them and what did you think ? my dad had a survey and hes getting 17 panels fitted to his house within the next six weeks, the guy that done the survey was friendly enough and answered all questions, dads house just about perfect as the pitch of the roof is ideal (30 degrees) and it faces almost due south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 what happens if the roof needs repairing. i can't see a roof not needing work for 25 years. are they sure that the pannels will cope with the strong winds. I am just thinking if the wind started to lift them would it take the roof with it. if it free and saves you money go for it. but a 15-18 year pay back would be to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I was cold-called by this company.Has anyone asked the advice of Shetland Trading Standards on this company?This company may be ok but I don't buy anything from cold calling companies - it only encourages cowboys and scammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilldellin Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Had company rep along this morning, was very pleasant and no pressure at all, gave price 4kw system £10650 installed and guaranteed for 25 years as per mainland prices. I declined, but said I would like feed back on systems up and running in Shetland first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 did he give you a repayment estimate ie 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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