Solar panels on pergola - what is everyone doing?

[Joeboy]

. . . . Are they add on to existing PV or did you just go for it and install it all in Feb?

The Veranda got bogged down in a planning application for ages. I made the mistake of bundling it up with other changes which did definitely need PP.
Anyhow, finally the veranda went up in June 2022.

. . . . leading to immediate relief from the excessive solar gain through the glass . . . Nice !

An Air2Air Heat Pump was fitted in November. Working nicely !

Finally, my favoured Solar installer found a slot in early Feb 2023 - to fit ( my first ) Solar PV system with 7.2 kWh Pylontec batts.

This has been running for only a week, at time of writing, and my usage of grid power has crashed to near-zero !!!! Yippee! . . . but my next chat to Ripple Energy could be a bit embarrassing.

That's great to hear that you are seeing instant results. Great time of year to do the install too and get the whole year benefits. Nowty keeps a list of the forums combined capacity in RE. It might be worth shooting him a PM so we can add you to the borg? I like the verandah for its stated practical sunscreen, clever PV carrying and also evening banjo plucking potential. Pretty excellent

[SporranMcDonald]

I like the verandah for its stated practical sunscreen, clever PV carrying and also evening banjo plucking potential. Pretty excellent

No banjo playing. I don't want to torture the neighbours ! However, the veranda has proved additionally useful for slinging up a hammock : nicely shaded..

[Joeboy]

I like the verandah for its stated practical sunscreen, clever PV carrying and also evening banjo plucking potential. Pretty excellent

No banjo playing. I don't want to torture the neighbours ! However, the veranda has proved additionally useful for slinging up a hammock : nicely shaded..

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