Tuesday, May 12, 2026

SOLAR POWER

Four weeks ago we got a quote for the installation of solar panels and decided to go ahead with it.  For the first three weeks there seemed to be a lot of virtual paperwork between our installers and our power company but not much else was happening.

That changed last Tuesday when we got a phone call to ask if the following day would be suitable for the installation.   At 7.30 a.m. on the 6th three workman arrived - two to install the panels and an electrician.  

They worked hard all day and finally left just after 5 p.m. telling us that an Inspector would be here on Friday morning at 7.30 a.m.  Actually, there were three men - the electrician who had done the work, the Inspector and someone from our power company.  

We were wondering how long it would be before it was up and running but it was "all go" before they left.  Of course with sod's law the weather has been pretty cloudy ever since.  

I am still coming to terms with the website that gives me lots of information and am yet to download the app which, I think, will give me more information and we will receive an "Owners' Manual" in the mail in a few days. 

This was all one could see of the work on the day.


  
This tells me that, in spite of the weather, our dependence on the grid is 65%.


p.s. I hope people were able to play the video and hear the Tui sing on my previous post.

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8 comments:

  1. local alienMay 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM

    We have solar panels for hot water but that's all. It's difficult here for power.
    Your installets sound very efficient. Hope it makes a difference

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    1. Susan HeatherMay 13, 2026 at 7:14 AM

      I hope it makes a difference too as it was my idea 🙂

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  2. Cro MagnonMay 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM

    We had some at the Barn in France. The whole system was huge with masses of piping, etc. We never knew how efficient it was, but I imagine it worked well.

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    1. Susan HeatherMay 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM

      We have ten panels on the porch and spare room roof. No sign of any piping. There is an extra meter.

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  3. gzMay 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM

    You mention piping..is it just for hot water or are they PV panels for power?
    I had panels for hot water in Gwynedd in the 80s.. brilliant, with 4 kids!! My brother now has PV solar panels , a house battery and electric van and motorbike. A very good economical system....and does the job in winter as well as summer.
    The main problem is getting people to understand that they work with Daylight...not just Sunlight!!

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    1. Susan HeatherMay 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM

      Cro mentioned piping. We don't have any sign of piping just solar panels. We don't have a battery as the company we dealt with didn't recommend it. Unfortunately, it has been quite dark with the clouds but we are still generating power.

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  4. BarwitzkiMay 23, 2026 at 10:21 PM

    I wish you much success with the solar system.

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  5. Susan HeatherMay 24, 2026 at 3:24 PM

    Thank you. Not doing too bad considering the weather we ae having at the moment.

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