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jaypatel33
Hi guys
1st time poster here, although I have been thru the threads here relating to PV cells start-ups. My father and brother run a quite successful traditional heating business and I am looking to add a solar panel start up, which I run along side with it. I have done quite a bit of research and understand how they work and the maths behind the FIT system and energy savings. And from reading previous similar posts like this one, I have gathered that paperwork is very time consuming (don't really mind) and cost of equipment is quite high. I have worked in heating when younger and helped with my father's cousins website, which does green energy solutions. Currently I'm self-employed, working as an independent currency trader, so looking for this to be another income stream. What I would like to hear about is how those of you who install are getting along, essentially, how are things out there? How is the current economic situation affecting business? How willing are people to take out credit even as private debt levels are at all-time highs, this is one of my main concerns. How easy it is for said people to get access to credit? I have looked around at some of the terms and deals with green finance companies, but how does it work out in reality when personal credit rating are compromised and what kind of interest rates do they really offer?
I plan to still continue with currency trading, so am looking for this to be part-time, also I live and would like to keep my work around the NW London area, if that is of any relevance.
Finally, about qualifications, it seems different training companies say different things. Is there any hard and fast rules. I far as I can see you need to be MSC certified to qualify for FIT. But I hear differing opinions on electrical qualifications.
Thanks for your help.
1st time poster here, although I have been thru the threads here relating to PV cells start-ups. My father and brother run a quite successful traditional heating business and I am looking to add a solar panel start up, which I run along side with it. I have done quite a bit of research and understand how they work and the maths behind the FIT system and energy savings. And from reading previous similar posts like this one, I have gathered that paperwork is very time consuming (don't really mind) and cost of equipment is quite high. I have worked in heating when younger and helped with my father's cousins website, which does green energy solutions. Currently I'm self-employed, working as an independent currency trader, so looking for this to be another income stream. What I would like to hear about is how those of you who install are getting along, essentially, how are things out there? How is the current economic situation affecting business? How willing are people to take out credit even as private debt levels are at all-time highs, this is one of my main concerns. How easy it is for said people to get access to credit? I have looked around at some of the terms and deals with green finance companies, but how does it work out in reality when personal credit rating are compromised and what kind of interest rates do they really offer?
I plan to still continue with currency trading, so am looking for this to be part-time, also I live and would like to keep my work around the NW London area, if that is of any relevance.
Finally, about qualifications, it seems different training companies say different things. Is there any hard and fast rules. I far as I can see you need to be MSC certified to qualify for FIT. But I hear differing opinions on electrical qualifications.
Thanks for your help.
