installs

  1. SolarCity

    Who is doing all the installs?

    I was speaking to a PV installer in our wholesalers earlier today who claimed that as much as 75% of all the installs carried out in April were done by rent-a-roof firms. I asked him how he knew this and he told me that he had been told by someone at MCS. I don't know how true this is but if...
  2. S

    60 x50kw installs

    on 1 plot do you think it will pass as 60 seperate 50kw installs and the owner recieve 15p tarif. thought i should mention land is classed as farm grazing
  3. SolarCity

    PV installs in last week

    I didn't want to post this on the main forum as it doesn't really help consumer confidence. Apparently there were only 579 installs done last week of a <4kWp size. Even more shocking is the >4kWp figure........... 1! Depressing stuff.
  4. C

    Solar installs needed asap !!!!!!

    Hello, We are a solar PV installation team, consisting of 2 solar PV roofers and an electrician with a lot of solar panel installation experience. We have been installing two jobs a day for the last year with all different systems and with different types of roofs. We are quick, neat and work...
  5. G

    These Photos : What types / scale of installations am I seeing here

    Hi, Please take a look at these images.. Could any of you experienced PV Installers out there give me any idea on the scale (capacity) of the roof installs shown? (I'm a certified Sparks - my business profile states my intention to do more to be eco-friendly.. I'd like to know more about how...
    • greenm4n
    • Thread
    • electricians' talk installation installations installs modules photos probably these types
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
  6. R

    Database of installations....where is it?

    A while ago I had a spreadsheet which showed every MCS installation in the UK and who did it, where is that damned thing, I'd like to see how I compare to my local competitors but I can't find it.
  7. beatboaby924y

    Are RCCB main switches ok to be used for 17th Edition installs?

    Hi Well guys wondering if you could help me, I went to price a loft conversion job yesterday where the guy is converting his loft into a bedroom and bathroom. I was probably going to run a new ring main for the sockets and a new lighting circuit for the lights which there is space for in the...
  8. T

    Installed small-scale PV hits 1GW

    The latest data from MCS released by DECC www.decc.gov.uk/assets/decc/11/stats/energy/energy-source/3803-weekly-solar-pv-installation-and-capacity-.xls shows that there is now 1GW of small-scale PV installed with an extra 245MW added since the December deadline. The peak to beat the 2nd March...
  9. M

    Pictures of bad installs wanted

    We are building a website showing examples of appalling PV installations, if you have any pictures please email to us at [email protected] . Thanks
  10. D

    Effects of multiple Solar PV installs on local substations ?

    I've asked for clarification from my local DNO on this as I cant seem to find any info, other than this.....below Do existing Substations have the technology to react quickly to big fluctuations in voltage due to nearby Solar PV installs taking full advantage of nice clear sunny productive...
  11. R

    Bogus Pv charity work

    As anyone been randomly contacted by a foreign sounding guy over the past week regarding doing some pv installs on behalf of charity's? We got a call Monday from this guy in question saying that he as 2000 installs across the country and is recruiting teams. For a £200 up front fee (which is...
  12. A

    new installs - 6 to 10 panels??

    Hi everyone, I have noticed the number of PV roofs has mushrooomed in the last 2 months - but most are 14 panels or less, I have even seen 6 panels - is that worth bothering with? Also on some of 11 to 13 panels there is clearly space for 2 or 3 more - what's that about?
  13. T

    Minimum of 21 pence now guaranteed for installs up to 31/3/12

    Announcement made on REAL site by DECC confirming that t 21p is guaranteed for fits up to 31st March. Update On Feed In Tariff - News - REAL Assurance Scheme At last some information we can use to start selling again.
  14. M

    WHERE IS BEST SOLAR PV COURSE IN NORTH WEST AREA? COST? DURATION? please help!!!

    I am currently looking at going down the solar pv road and looking for the most cost effective but detailed course to be able to install from scratch. If anyone can give my a heads up on one thats worth spending the money on and the cost and duration of the course. Also I could do with it...
    • mgnelec09
    • Thread
    • area best cost course electricians' talk help installs money north north west please situation solar solar pv west where
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solar PV Forum | Solar Panels Forum
  15. A

    Dodgy looking installs!

    As I drive about I cant help but notice a lot of installs that have been done over the last few months are looking nothing nothing short of dangerous! Arrays are being positioned above the ridge line and right up to the edge of the roof. I saw one that was so badly done I had to mention it to...
  16. R

    CUs, RCDs, RCBOs and Bathroom installs

    Well I have had my PV system in for a few months now and all seems to be working okay after my problems with the electricians installation, however maybe someone can answer a question I have now, having bathrooms refitted and trying to avoid the bonding cables by fitting an RCCB rather than...
  17. D

    Multiple Installs in same rural location G83/1 - 2

    Has anyone experience and pitfalls of the time and information required to apply for a G83/1-2 i have a client wishing to install 4 ground mounted systems near cottages he has. They are all fed from the same transformer and there is no other PV systems on that transformer Each cottage has an...
  18. G

    Solar panel installs

    What is involved for an electrician installing solar panels
  19. SolarCity

    Four installs carried out concurrently - DNO issues.

    I have a job to carry out locally where four immediate neighbours are looking at having a 4kWp system each installed on their house. Obviously, if we carried these installs out at different times then we wouldn't need to speak to the DNO. However, we are keen at carrying out the installs at...
  20. S

    FIT rate for April 2012-on installs already set?

    Just curious. This seems to suggest that the new reduced rates from April next year have been decided? Solar PV: UK Feed in Tariffs
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