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seasurfer52
11-Nov-11, 19:43
has anyone got them on there roofs etc or know about them.

1)how much of a grant do you get
2)how much do they cost and how do you get paid etc basically how does it all work
3)can it supply all your household needs heat electric etc or do you still have have to use oil or gas
4) how long is the period of supplying the grid before you reap the benifit yourselves

orkneycadian
12-Nov-11, 16:41
Have you read any of the numerous threads on here on the subject?

Gronnuck
12-Nov-11, 18:21
The grubbiement has announced that is to cut feed-in payments to just under half from 1 April for panels installed and registered from 12 Dec. Details here (http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/free-solar-panels#govt)
It might still be worth the investment if you use a lot of electrickery.