PV Feed In Tariff

It's now six months since I added a 2.1KW PV array to the house. The feed in tariff ( 42.8p unit + use all the PV energy you can) is a game changer as far as I'm concerned when comparing the costs of solar thermal with solar PV. At the half way point for the year it looks like this will generate over 2300 units of energy and pay back more than my annual electricity costs.

At the end of each quarter I submit the generation meter reading to EDF and about 30days later I receive payment.

The panels look ugly - but I can forgive them that. The system was installed by Solar Sam under the Navitron scheme. Good professional work and good system insurances come with the install. Unlike Solar thermals which drop off delivery as your tank gets hotter, PV panels keep delivering even in cloud conditions.

I used to say add PV electric once you had run out of all other energy saving measures, but now with FITS I recommend them at any stage.

(Poppies and other flowers on garage roof coming on :)