On Feb 25, 10:28*am, "Ken Cook" wrote:
Hi, All,
I'm thinking seriously about installing these PV panels and am looking for
advice. I have a feeling there could be some expertise on this ng. I
estimate about 2,200 kWh per annum for Copley from available data on the
web, although the installers that I have quotes from reckon a touch more
(believe it or not!)
I hope to wire the immersion heater through them and use as much as I can
rather than export. I have until April to decide as the FIT payment is
reduced again then.
I am thinking of a 3kW system. Does anyone out there have them? Are they any
good overall or are they a con?
Any guidance much appreciated.

Copley still cold and cloudy 8cm snow lying and 1cm fresh fall this morning,
but it's melting slowly (:0)http://www.kencook.magix.net/#Latest

Hi Ken,
I have a 1.9 kW system with 8 panels. That is all I could get on my
roof.
I am pleased with it, but I did get it installed last Feb before the
feed-in tariff went down.

I received 1700 kWh over the last year.

The price of the panels has come down to compensate a little for the
lower tariff now.
I would go for as many panels as you can. 3 kW sounds good.
Then you can use the decent amount you are generating on sunny days in
the summer.

Len
Wembury, SW Devon