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  • AmyJones
    Banned
    • Dec 2022
    • 11
    #1

    Solar panel installation

    Hello,

    I want to instal a Photovoltaic system in my house, but i'm a bit confused..I have some doubts regarding it...

    First, I recently got quote from a solar panel installation company called Warma UK, Anyone have any previous experience with them? Should I consider them?
    Installing an additional layer of panels that would extend about 15 inches above the edge of the roof could be an option (the other layer would be mounted vertically). The panels would face south because the wind in this area is moderate but not too severe. Is it a good idea to do that?

    Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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    • Mike 134
      Solar Fanatic
      • Jan 2022
      • 393
      #2
      I'm guessing you're in the UK?

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        • AmyJones
          Banned
          • Dec 2022
          • 11
          #3
          Originally posted by Mike 134
          I'm guessing you're in the UK?
          Yes

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            • organic farmer
              Solar Fanatic
              • Dec 2013
              • 645
              #4
              Originally posted by AmyJones
              ... Installing an additional layer of panels that would extend about 15 inches above the edge of the roof could be an option
              In my area, the building codes require a 'setback' on roof-mounted panels. From each edge of the roof, there must be a minimum distance before the panel, so you have a narrow strip where a person can walk. They would never be allowed to extend out beyond the roof.



              ... (the other layer would be mounted vertically). The panels would face south because the wind in this area is moderate but not too severe.
              My panels are on a stand-alone mount, and in winter they hang nearly vertical. I would not worry about wind unless you are in a location that normally sees hurricanes.
              4400w, Midnite Classic 150 charge-controller.

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                • AmyJones
                  Banned
                  • Dec 2022
                  • 11
                  #5
                  Originally posted by organic farmer

                  In my area, the building codes require a 'setback' on roof-mounted panels. From each edge of the roof, there must be a minimum distance before the panel, so you have a narrow strip where a person can walk. They would never be allowed to extend out beyond the roof.





                  My panels are on a stand-alone mount, and in winter they hang nearly vertical. I would not worry about wind unless you are in a location that normally sees hurricanes.
                  sounds good..thankyou

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                    • sdold
                      Moderator
                      • Jun 2014
                      • 1430
                      #6
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                      Originally posted by AmyJones
                      Hello,

                      I want to instal a Photovoltaic system in my house, but i'm a bit confused..I have some doubts regarding it...

                      First, I recently got quote from a solar panel installation company called Warma UK, Anyone have any previous experience with them? Should I consider them?
                      Installing an additional layer of panels that would extend about 15 inches above the edge of the roof could be an option (the other layer would be mounted vertically). The panels would face south because the wind in this area is moderate but not too severe. Is it a good idea to do that?

                      Thank you in advance for your assistance.
                      I would stay away from that company. I've heard they have people creating fake accounts on forums such as this one to get people talking about them, hoping to draw business. If true, that's a pretty shady practice in my opinion.

                      Ava Parker says hi

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                        • davidcheok
                          Member
                          • Dec 2022
                          • 98
                          #7
                          With the climate changes we have been seeing recently? I wouldn't.
                          If you have extra land space, maybe worth looking into ground mounting.
                          As for company evaluations, realistically, companies that exist today may not exist in 5-10 years time. The criteria I look for are competence in electricals and I would hire my own QP (qualified professionals) to do the system design and structural assessment and ensure the company adheres to it by asking the QP to monitor. Supervision by a QP IMHO is more important.

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