TB Rich
Prominent Member
Just started to look into Solar, getting an idea of costs and what sort of equipment is out there. I'm hoping to get just enough knowledge to be able to flesh out a quality installer really, and on that front - I'm in Dorset (nr. Ringwood) if anyones got a good recommendation?
-From what I gather, I'd want at least 4 to 5kwh of panels?
Is there a 'best' brand for panels, or just accept what ever local installer is using/guaranteeing (what's typical, 10+ years)?
-My roof is south facing but has a hip section going into it facing E/W - this eats up a fair bit of space, so assume I'd need to probably compensate and use the higher/highest powered panels (400W ea?)
-Would like battery storage too I think, I don't have an EV (and will not!), but it seems to be a good idea to me? When the suns not out the battery picks up the slack before resorting to supply?
I note that Tesla Powerwall's look good, any others as good/better? And any noticeable problems mounting these outside?
-Inverter, honestly no idea what these are?
-And AC or DC coupled, yep no idea again!?
-Tarrifs, no idea what my provider offers, I'm with EON Next on SVR
However worth noting maybe that my principle aim for Solar is more about being able to be self-sufficient if energy rationing or worse happens. Of course cost savings are welcome but not primary goal.
TIA!
-From what I gather, I'd want at least 4 to 5kwh of panels?
Is there a 'best' brand for panels, or just accept what ever local installer is using/guaranteeing (what's typical, 10+ years)?
-My roof is south facing but has a hip section going into it facing E/W - this eats up a fair bit of space, so assume I'd need to probably compensate and use the higher/highest powered panels (400W ea?)
-Would like battery storage too I think, I don't have an EV (and will not!), but it seems to be a good idea to me? When the suns not out the battery picks up the slack before resorting to supply?
I note that Tesla Powerwall's look good, any others as good/better? And any noticeable problems mounting these outside?
-Inverter, honestly no idea what these are?
-And AC or DC coupled, yep no idea again!?
-Tarrifs, no idea what my provider offers, I'm with EON Next on SVR
However worth noting maybe that my principle aim for Solar is more about being able to be self-sufficient if energy rationing or worse happens. Of course cost savings are welcome but not primary goal.
TIA!