Get Solar Panels Fitted

Solar panel estimator v3.

Get solar panels fitted.

Depending on when your panels were installed and certified you re guaranteed to get the payments for at least 20 years. West facing solar panels get less sun than those that face south but it s not as little as you may think. Homeowners who get multiple quotes save 10 or more. 25 years if installed and certified before 31 august 2012.

Skip to 12 15 to hear rex and patrick discuss the main solar solutions for different kinds of flat roofing. That panel is rated at 100 watts at peak efficiency meaning on a 78 degree cloudless day at solar noon on the equator during the equinox. I am still waiting. It will tell you how many average sized solar panels will fit in the space.

Three tips for solar shoppers 1. To open up the tool please click here. There are currently no grants available for solar pv but you can get a grant for solar thermal panels via the green homes grant scheme. I ve created this tool as an easy to use estimator for your roofspace.

Once you have an estimate of your available roof area in square feet enter that number in the calculator below. We ve put this article together to help you find the best way to get solar panels for your home. If you already have solar panels and get the feed in tariff the closure of the scheme won t affect you. Calculate how many solar panels you can fit on your roof.

As with any big ticket purchase shopping for a solar panel installation takes a lot of research and consideration including a thorough review of the companies in your area. If you already get the feed in tariff you ll still get payments. According to the concord consortium makers of energy3d solar energy modeling software a home in boston ma with panels that face west would get 80 of the electricity that a house with south facing panels would. I suspect the retailer energy australia is at fault for not confirming my details.

It is not perfect and the it guys are still working out the bugs but this gives a good indication of how many panels you can fit onto your roof. Solar panels are sold in varying sizes but a 100 watt panel is a commonly found size particularly for rvs.