After having various test installations at home, I have finally got around to install a permanant roof mounted system. At last!
We have installed a 1.26kWp system based around the Sharp monocrystalline modules and a Sunny Boy inverter with a wireless remote display. Although we have previously installed Fronius inverters, I was impressed with the customer interface capabilities of the 'Sunny Beam' wireless display over the Fronius digit only display.
So far, the output is right on track, far exceeding calculated output, as we are situated on the South Devon coast and using Monocrystalline modules. It is proving again that using
Government SAP calculations are so underrated in this part of the UK. Like everyone else who's had a PV system installed, I'm looking forward to really low power bills!As can be seen from the photo, left, (that includes the beehives), there is still plenty of room on the roof for later expansion for more PV and a Solar Thermal system.
How much would an installation like this cost a typical home owner with and without government grants, and how much electricity was being used before and after the installation, from the grid?
ReplyDeleteAlso, how much area do these solar panels cover?
Thanks
Tony