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

As Graham hints, shading can be a problem.
Some of my panels are shaded for part of the day in winter.
There is a system called SolarEdge which means you still generate
solar even though some panels may be shaded.
I had it installed with my system at no extra cost.
It communicates with a remote server and you can view your output from
each panel at any time of the day via your PC.

My installer was SunGift Solar. A very good Exeter company in my
opinion.
But there must be some company more local to you who know about
Solaredge.
No need for this though if you have no problem with shading.

Len
Wembury