In China it is illegal to be without a solar panel on a certain-sized home.
It’s the type of policy that works better in a totalitarian state, so here in Britain we are to be enticed to turn houses into energy-generating hubs courtesy of the Feed in Tariff (FIT) system.
For every watt you generate you are paid a guaranteed sum on a £12,500 photovoltaic (PV) solar panel system generating 2.5kW, this adds up to 21p per kw h generated. On top of that, you can export all unused energy back to the grid.
A house that generates power and income. Wall-mounted turbines in urban areas have been roundly rubbished as “eco bling” but still qualify under the Feed in Tariffs to be prepared for rigorous feasibility studies on wind speeds. You’ve got more chance in Orkney than Notting Hill.
It’s not quite all systems go. Hydroelectric and anaerobic digestion also qualify, but the former only works if you happen to own the rights to a fast-flowing river nearby (with the requisite drop), and the latter if you keep livestock. For most of us, micro generation means solar PV so you need a south-facing, non-shaded roof. You also need a lot of cash for the initial outlay.
For anyone seriously considering a solar panel installation, we can provide you with free quotes from trusted MCS solar installers, both local and nationwide.
Original Source: The Guardian
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