Proof of the pudding for solar panels

"One day our grandchildren are going to ask; why our generation never responded to the threat of global heating. I just want to be able to say I did something."
Mrs Dalton, West Yorkshire

The first on our street

We had solar panels installed:

I just wanted to share a personal experience.

This is a quick, short note to sum up how we feel the installation of our new pv solar panels went.

Throughout you have all been professional, understanding, prompt, responsive and diligent. We will willingly and happily recommend your company to friend and contacts in the future.

BEST OF ALL THOUGH IS THE JOY WE GET SEEING THE WHEEL ON OUR MAINS ELECTRICITY METER GOING BACKWARDS!!!! iT REALLY MAKES THE WHOLE SCHEME WORTHWHILE.
Mr Howard, Norfolk

While the sun is overhead and/or facing the panels generate very much more electricity than you can usually use at that moment. Being grid-connected, the excess electricity is exported (currently at 28p per kWh) and then available for my neighbors to use. If we had a battery-tied system you could store the excess up to a point, however the system wouldn't be hassle-free as batteries have a much shorter lifespan, you also wouldn't be able to benefit from the premium paid for exported renewable energy.

My wife and I had a 2.7kWp solar PV system installed on our west-south-west pitched roof in June last year, it cost £12000 on top of the grant. 12 months later it has generated 1949 units(kWh); this is around 72% of our total electricity consumption (~2700kWh).

Over the year we have exported 1017 kWh which is approx. 52% of what we generated (my wife is at home most of the day so theres usually a 300W of Sky + plasma TV running!), and in return this has paid out approximately £284 as well as a saving of 932 kWh of electricity that we didn't need to import from the grid; if we say 14p including VAT then it's a futher saving of aprox. £130. This is realized as £414 off our electricity bill and at the same time we've reduced our CO2 footprint by 1.5 tonnes. The panels performance is guaranteed for 25 years, their useful lifespan is anticipated to be 40 years.
Mr Shaw, Sussex

"The quality of the goods is excellent"
Mr Bird, Nottingham

"The solar kit was good quality as promised and the installer nice and clean. A very helpful company"
Mr Smith, Swansea

"After receiving silly quotes of upto £9000 from other solar companies, I chose Heat my Home and have been very impressed by their service and product for a fraction of the price."
Mr Rowley, Kettering

"Just a note to say how very impressed we were with the hard work and enthusiasm of your installer, this guy really cares. The system appears to be functioning well, indeed better than I expected for January"
Mr Huxtable, Bournemouth

"The system you installed is very efficient as we are only having to top up our system with the gas heater for about an hour a day, even though the weather has been very wet to date"
Mr Greenough, Dorset

"Polite and prompt responses to queries, Fitted by curteous and experienced tradesmen. Very pleased with performance of product"
Mr Barney, Yorkshire

"Equipment arrived on time,workmen good efficient, very happy"
Mr Roberts, Shropshire

"Excellent, there was a small delay in delivery but the firm contacted me to advise and offered an alternative"
Mr Whiteway, Isle of Man

"The people were courteous and I found their knowledge appropriate. My delivery was punctual, overall good service"
Mr Shah, London

"Thank you for your e-mail and your quick response. I have to say that your installers are first class workmen and I cannot fault their work in any way"
Mr Driver, Yorkshire

"I must say that I was highly impressed by the comments made from your customers and I was not disappointed with you. Thank you to you and your installer"
Mr Wilson, London

"Just a note to say how very impressed we were with the hard work and enthusiasm of your installer, this guy really cares. The system appears to be functioning well, indeed better than I expected for January"
Mr Huxtable, Bournemouth

The solar panel is excellent and as i write this is producing hot water. The two workmen were superb. They are the best I have ever had in my house, very friendly, very polite and very efficient. Thank you
Mrs Skilbeck, Wirral

"Polite and prompt responses to queries, Fitted by courteous and experienced tradesmen. Very pleased with performance of product"
Mr Barney, Yorkshire

"Equipment arrived on time, solar panel installers were good and efficient, very happy"
Mr Roberts, Shropshire

"Excellent, there was a small delay in delivery but the firm contacted me to advise and offered an alternative"
Mr Whiteway, Isle of Man

"The quality of the goods is excellent"
Mr Bird, Nottingham

"The solar heating kit was good quality as promised and the installer nice and clean. A very helpful company"
Mr Smith, Swansea

Solar energy can be harnessed & used.

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