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michaelangelo7 wrote:
Just come back from Tenerife and it looks like Solar Panels are being
encouraged with a 30% government grant over there.Fair dues,but are
they a prospect in our climate?
Has anyone got any unbiased opinions regarding installing Solar Panels
in UK ?

Are you talking solar pv or solar thermal? Solar pv is the most hyped
dead duck around today, while solar thermal _can_ be made to pay, but
normally doesnt due to inadequate design skill.

Yep, well designed using a solar thermal store and simple control system to
prioritise solar gained water, and some DIY will make the whole thing cost
effective.