solar pv

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    Solar PV Extension and Export meter

    Hi Solar Forum An extension to a solar pv system will require a newgeneration for the extension, I understand that. The existing solar pv system has an export meter. Will the extension to the solar pv system also requireits own new dedicated export meter? The reason I ask is because the...
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    new solar pv set up, hot water options with combi?

    http://www.solartwin.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Combi-prefeed-NONmodulating-giff.gif http://www.solartwin.com/solartwin-features/basic/plumbing-in-solar-thermal-to-a-combi-boiler-combination-boiler-geyser Hi all imhaving a 4kw solar pv system with an immersion controller(i dont have an...
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    Solar PV Slates

    Has anyone had experience of PV slates / tiles? We have a customer who likes the idea:banghead:
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    My first 3 phase solar pv systems need help

    Hi guys need a little guidance on a install I got to do this week we got a bungalow on a 3phase supply with 3phase cu The kit we have is as follows 3 x inverters 3.6 growatts 1x 3 phase meter i was thinking of taking a 3 phase supply to workshop Not far so thinking of 6mm swa on a 3p mcb...
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    Solar PV Installtion under the Green Deal - How do I comply?

    OK, I'm confused. Just getting our PAS2030 signed off as we'ver got a PV install to do under the GreenDeal, however any ideas how I comply with the headline MCS requirement: This is the first one that includes any Microgeneration that the GDP has done as well - or do they have to get MCS...
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    First 3 line solar pv install

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice on a 5kw system. I've done three other installs <4kw single line. This install is going to be 3 line so I'm just checking if it's really the same or if there's anything I should look out for. I'm using a three line inverter will this even the loading on the lines...
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    solar pv quote

    Hi Guys looking for a couple of quotes from local instalers please am in holbeach lincs,PE127NG looking for a 4kw ( black on black ) system , decent inverter ,would like a 10 yr warranty as a minimum have a large south east facing roof about 25 degrees angle, no shading issues on roof, roof is...
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    Apprentice needs some info please about a 4kw solar PV system

    Hey, I have been set some homework and I am really struggling to find out the information i need so i thought this may be the place to get some help. I need to list all materials needed to install a 4kw Solar PV system and also the price/cost of everything needed. This may look like a lazy...
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    solar pv Ground faults

    Hi.. I have just installed a 30kwp solar pv system. When doing the dc testing i noticed that there was a ground fault. Voltage between positive & earth and negative & earth on 1 string. This should be easily rectified but the inverter is not picking up a ground fault? Its an sma 15000tl. Also...
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    Commercial Solar PV Installatiion Teams required

    We are an MCS accredited solar PV installation company looking for sub-contractor installation teams throughout England and Wales. Specifically, we are looking for two types of suitably qualified, experienced and self-sufficient teams that are able to carry out installations. The first type...
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    Solar PV Vacancys

    Hi Guy and Girls, I'm currently working for a large installation company who have a tight grip on the Solar PV industry. I am recruiting for individuals or teams with solar installation experience. The work is on an and on-going basis around London and the South East.You must have a UTR number...
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    code for sustainable homes assessors speccing 10kWp solar PV

    grrr got a last minute quote request to install 10kWp of solar PV on a house that's needing to meet code for sustainable homes level 6. so far so good, but the roofers have the slates stacked up ready to install, and nobody has thought to inform the customer that they will actually need to...
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    Anyone interested in roof integrated solar PV?

    We've got a full demo roof set up showcasing Viridian Solar's fully BBA approved roof integrated solar PV and solar thermal panels on our stand at the Home Building and Renovation show in Harrogate this weekend (Friday-Sunday 1-3 Nov). Stand 252 if anyone's interested, happy to discuss it with...
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    Solar PV Degression

    According to the table on the Gov website, looks like no reduction in tariff until at least March 2014, other than the mandatory 3.5% for >50kWp systems https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/monthly-mcs-and-roofit-statistics
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    Which type of solar PV panel did you install? UK resident only please.

    Hello all, The results from this poll are to clarify the results for a single question from the survey I have posted earlier in this forum, ‘Researching the decision process behind the adoption and non-adoption of solar PV panels in the UK’. (in the forum post - Have you installed or...
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    Best ways to monitor solar pv system and heat water?

    I'm uncertain regarding the relative advantages and disadvantages of two systems: 1. Elios4you to monitor the system and the linked Power Reducer to heat the hot water. I have not been quoted a price for this system. Can anyone advise? 2. A Geo Solo PV Monitor and an Immersun Unit. I...
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    Solar PV install on farm

    A farm I have done some work for are having an array installed by a third party but I have been asked by the farmer to do some additional work not included in the PV install. At present there is a PME supply into a workshop from which a 25mm 2 core SWA has been buried underground and run to a...
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    Solar PV panes and power cuts

    Hi I can understand that, during a power cut, an inverter connected to a PV array needs to shut down to prevent maintenance workers on the grid but I don't see why the inverter cannot still continue to provide domestic power. Surely all that is needed is an isolating relay which can distinguish...
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    Have you installed or considered installing solar PV panels? Need help with a project

    Hello all, I am a third year student at the University of East Anglia researching the decision process behind why people choose to install or not install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on their homes for my dissertation. If you have ever considered installing, are going to install or have...
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    Getting quotes for solar pv - but what panels are decent

    Good Morning Chaps, Came across this forum when I was looking for reviews on the the perlight 250+ panels. Now I know this might not be the right place but what should i look for in a panel a couple of companies have quoted me £5k and 4.5k for a 2.5kw system (one company was thorough and said...
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