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Smallholding => Renewables => Topic started by: Lizmar on July 18, 2009, 09:58:13 am

Title: Solar Panels?
Post by: Lizmar on July 18, 2009, 09:58:13 am

Anyone know if they are good? If the are worth it? If they work? Remembering that I live in Ireland and sun is not something to expect that often.  Was at a country show yesterday and got a salesman to talk to me about it, but he wouldn't quote a rough price unless he could do a site visit - didn't want to get that involved before I did some research first AND I know I won't be able to afford it!!

Title: Re: Solar Panels?
Post by: doganjo on July 19, 2009, 08:12:33 pm

I've been told a few times that it would take somewhere in the region of 15 to 20 years to recoup the initial cost so only to put them in on a new build or if you want to be eco friendly

Title: Re: Solar Panels?
Post by: MiriMaran on July 19, 2009, 08:18:03 pm

My Mum, in Aberdeenshire, has had them for 20 years and swears by them!

Title: Re: Solar Panels?
Post by: cmorrell on July 19, 2009, 09:01:50 pm

Check for grants from your government agencies .. the UK has them on and off, no clue on Ireland. If you can get a decent grant, it does make a big difference to how long it takes to recover install cost.