Solar panels

[Rico1304]

Yeah, as far as I'm aware the debt stays on the house not on the person doesn't it?

Yep, it's the property not you.

[mattyq]

Yeah, as far as I'm aware the debt stays on the house not on the person doesn't it?

Stu Monty, capitalist land owning pig; enemy of the proletariat and friend to the bourgeoisie 

[Stu Monty]

Stu Monty, capitalist land owning pig; enemy of the proletariat and friend to the bourgeoisie 

 

Guards...seize him!

[Red Phoenix]

The key point in that article is 'at this time of year'.

 

Yep, it'll change though if we invest in it properly. Two big things needed are better conversion rates from solar panels and the ability to store the energy, (so grids aren't getting overloaded. The grids need better tech as well, which is also happening with the implementation of smart grids.) and they're both being worked on and improving regularly. If that's sorted out enough and there's a good enough amount of solar panels across the country, it could eventually help a lot all year round. In a few years or even less this seems highly likely to become obvious anyway.

[Rico1304]

I admire your optimism in Smart Grids, I think smarter grids is nearer to the truth. A true Smart grid can only be built from scratch - unless there's billions floating about. I've just picked up a project funded by LCNF in Tower Hamlets, should be interesting. Or not.

[Red Phoenix]

I admire your optimism in Smart Grids, I think smarter grids is nearer to the truth. A true Smart grid can only be built from scratch - unless there's billions floating about. I've just picked up a project funded by LCNF in Tower Hamlets, should be interesting. Or not.

 

Yeah it does seem to be a more complicated thing, which is maybe something for a little bit further into the future. Unless they're being built from scratch like you said. The ability for houses and businesses to store solar energy seems like more of a priority for the time being.

[Champ]

Rico, whilst you're taking a break from freezing the poor to death, and sorting shit out, fill me in on this green deal bullshit mate. I've had someone put me onto it for a boiler upgrade, solar panels and all that shit. As far as I can see they do the work, the cost works as a loan and it's paid by the savings you make on your energy bills.

 

Fill me in you gassy cunt.

 

 

Yes, it's a pretty good deal. The 'loan' is paid back out of the savings you make on your energy through your elec bill. The only downside is the £100 you might have to pay for an assessment. MoneySavingexpert has some good impartial advice. Basically your bills reduce, but that saving pays off the loan and once it's paid back you get the benefit and have all the new kit.

 

The only worry is how it could effect your house price in the future but shouldn't be a big issue.

 

For reasons that I dont understand, or havent paid attention to, the green deal isnt 'yet' available in Scotland.

 

I really do like the idea of harnessing energy this way but given the upfront expenses involved when, for me, there still remain too many uncertainties about the returns I didnt go any further than my initial enquiries.

 

I hadnt thought of asking Simon's advice

[Pidge]

I think the reasons might be that Scotland has had plenty of investment in green energy already and they're likely to fuck off and be sole beneficiaries of it anyway.

[Fugitive]

I reckon Rico goes around at night smashing them up with a hammer. Rico likes gas and this clean energy shit is gonna take food off his table. He's like the Yorkshire Ripper of the energy world.

[neko]

Our city started a really brilliant way for the average homeowner to invest in solar energy.

 

Rather than try to convince people to install the panels on their own, they are building their own solar farms on city property, and residents can buy panels that are connected to the city grid. You make back your money in reduced bills or even selling back power to the city (if you bought enough panels).

 

No need to do any work, or install any panels on your own....I think it's quite genius.

 

[TheHowieLama]

Solar co-op, yea good stuff

[Trumo]

Sounds a bit too non-Christian, unpatriotic and liberal to be allowed in the States.

[TheHowieLama]

On 7/29/2014 at 8:21 PM, Champ said:

 

For reasons that I dont understand, or havent paid attention to, the green deal isnt 'yet' available in Scotland.

 

 

I think they can only do solar in places where the sun actually shines

[neko]

17 minutes ago, Trumo said:

Sounds a bit too non-Christian, unpatriotic and liberal to be allowed in the States.

Canada, eh.