New OFGEM FIT policy released yesterday

[resybaby]

There was a few posts on here the other day re pounds/watt, not sure what thread it was on but i recall a few peeps buying fromCity Plumbing of late and then of course the second hand option comes into it. Joeboy got some bargains locally the other week, so mybe worth considering if keeping panel sizes down?

[shirehorse99]

Just trying to utilise the rails that are there as much as possible - especially the main roof ones( blown insulation on the other side of the tiles) - the flat roof ones I can change the rails myself .

[shirehorse99]

8 X 430w JA Solar bifacials ordered from city plumbing this morning , new project to start soon, Resybaby you've started something now!!

[shirehorse99]

the 8 old ones will be turned into a fence like this

[ecogeorge]

Love your idea but ......... be aware..............
I have 3 panels on the vetical wall of my garage . I also have 3 panels (low down) on the side of the house.
Recently the extremeley overgrown hedge on our road has been cut back hard (much needed -was getiing very narrow and high) .
Have had a visit from planning control -very pleasent lady as someone has complained about them.
Letter today -planning permission required as not permitted development (on a roof no issue) -have 21 days to reply .

Really saddened at attitudes -they are not offensive and do not overlook any neighbour directly..........just now visible.
Want to remove them and paint house pink , but will go for planning . Planning control had no issues and said we expect no objections but rules is rules ...ffs.....

[shirehorse99]

Good to know, thanks ecogeorge - they will be in my back garden which isn't overlooked . the rebel in me will give them a go

[nowty]

If they are on a house or garage wall, thats a building, hence as long as not protruding out 200mm from the wall, it’s permitted development unless living in a conservation area. What’s the reasoning why it’s not permitted development ?

Seen quite a few facade solar installs in multiple counties on my Euro travels.

[AGT]

Agree with Nowty
Page 51 MCS guide to PV installs

[Krill]

Reference for legislation.gov: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/201 ... rt/14/made

[Galahad]

You will need planning permission to install stand-alone PV (i.e. not attached to a building) if it is within 5 metres of the property boundary, or if it exceeds 4 metres in height, or if there is more than one stand-alone installation, or if the total panel area exceeds 9 sqm. or if a single dimension is more than 3 metres.

Class B of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 as amended 2023
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/201 ... /2/part/14