Isis Solar to offer free electricity to suitable UK homes
Posted by ericww on July 28, 2010
THOUSANDS of homeowners are being offered the chance to loan their roofs to a solar power firm in return for significantly cheaper electricity bills.
Householders who agree to having the panels installed free of charge will see their bills fall by up to two thirds.
Those who do opt for the scheme must simply agree to keep the power cells on their roofs for 25 years and allow occasional access for maintenance.
The move by firm Isis Solar means people who can’t afford the typical £10,000 cost of installing their own solar panels can go green without digging into their pockets – and take advantage of vastly cheaper power.
It takes advantage of a Government scheme that pays renewable energy firms a set amount for every unit of electricity they generate.
Suitable homeowners must have a south-facing roof with at least 24 square metres of unshaded space to qualify. In return, they receive a reduced bill for the energy they use. The surplus electricity generated would be fed into the grid. Isis Solar plans to install an array of 3.3kwh panels on 18,000 houses within five years.
Lawrence Buckley, its director and Home Zero Home contributor , said: ‘We aim to make domestic solar energy as accessible to as many people as possible, not just the few who have up-front cash.’
Kevin Quinn said
Do homes in Northern Ireland qualify and if so how can I take part?
ericww said
I believe so but you should check directly via the company http://www.isis-solar.com Let me know how you get on…
Asha Darmasseelane said
My house has south facing roof with more than 24 square meter unshaded area and I support green to save globe – this free energy opportunity is ideal.
patrick corcoran said
My house has an adjacent garage with a large south facing wall & roof which is just 4 metres from our house we have had it surveyed & were told it would be suitable for at least 6kv of PV there is an electrical duct joing both properties so the PV cable could run through this I want to put solar power PV on my house but the costs are prohibitive
ericww said
I’m sure one of the companies specialising in this can give you some expert guidance on your particular needs and, with regards to costs, at least you can get a quote first (or several) before you proceed. Good luck with it!
michael coppack said
how do i go about having the solar panels fitted?
ericww said
Hi there, you’ll need to contact a company that supplies and fits solar panels to begin with. This will involve a survey of your property, to check for things like the position of your roof and its condition. There are a number of companies offering this kind of service now. One that we have been writing about a lot here and recommend you try out is http://www.isis-solar.com – But there are other companies who could provide additional quotes and advice. Best of luck
Peter Norman said
Please could you supply me with details of the Isis PV Solar proposals. I have a south facing roof and the Lat is 52 deg. What I wonder would be the output from 24 sq mts of PV panels per hour on a typical sunny day at this latitude. I do have 30 Thermomax heat pipe tubes for hot water which is very successful. How often do the PV panels need cleaning. Who reads the inverted energy that is exported.
Yours Peter Norman
Ed said
I represent an allotment gardening association & we are looking to take advantage of solar panels on a south facing pitched roof creating power to use on site & to sell to the national grid…Is the scheme, above,for residential users only or community groups such as the one I represent?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Derek Tonkin said
Are flat roofs any good?
Heathfields GU3 3PU Google Earth 51°17’05″ N – 0°37’12.15″ W
Derek
June Crozier said
I own a south facing bungalow which has 4 solar panels on the roof. These were installed in 1981 and are still working. Please send me more information of your scheme if my property might be suitable.
ericww said
Wow, a solar pioneer from 1981!! You should be fine
Carlton Mellor said
how do i sign up for the free panels?
ericww said
Hi, there are lots of companies offering this. If you look at my latest post, I have done a round-up of recent media stories about who is offering what… have a look and this may help you choose which company to make contact with. Good luck
Angela Dixon said
we are very intrested in having a solar panal on our roof we have two out of three side of our roof that coold be used
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Mr B Rice said
Hello isis, Have repeatedly tried to reply to your email requesting pinpoint location of my roof without success and have now lost your email. Would you please re-send it to me. Thank you. Have you resolved the problem which was not allowing me to send this info to you
regards B Rice
ericww said
Hi, I’ve forwarded your message to Isis Solar so hopefully somebody from the company will get back to you