Electric combi boilers / solar panels / eco heating solutions

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disq in reply to @Soul

Also about to put a deposit down on 14 solar panels and a 7kWh battery to be installed in the new year.

In addition to the ASHP woes above, I've talked to (and paid £500 to) Octopus about a solar survey. They reckon they can get 5 panels maximum on SW side, but the NE of the house has more potential... Not feeling it for just 5 panels (£5400 for just panels, +£3k for 5.2kWh battery) so if the NE thing doesn't work out, I won't go forward and hopefully will get my deposit back.

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Howard in reply to @disq

Everyone: panels are getting so much cheaper!

Me: how much do they cost (TO GET THEM AND INSTALL THEM AND START SAVING)?

Everyone: about the same money you'd save over their serviceable lifetime!

Me: you mean as I break even I have to buy some more?

Everyone: They might not stop working. Might.

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Soul in reply to @Howard

Really? They're about £200 for a 420w panel on my latest quote and have a 20 year min generation guarantee.

Pretty sure I'll see a return within 5 years with the system we've spec'd.

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