I'm looking into complete #heating system inc #SolarPV + diverter or PVT while renovating an old property which currently lacks heating.
All walls will have improved isolation but I'm not sure whether a #HeatPump is a good idea as we like it warm ~23C, so oil is the alternative.
The house is mostly North facing (in SW UK), has a very old core (40cm stone walls) a less old section and two 1970's era extensions. A mixed bag!
Thoughts and hashtags to follow welcome.
#Renovation #Solar
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@smallsolar@techhub.social
Interested in #solar #wind #solarpunk and actually building small solar systems.
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#stealthsolar website has been updated with some new images - if you've got a stealthy or subtle setup and would like to be included please get in touch.
Check it out: https://squeak.solarcene.community/~stealthsolar/docs/
#solarpanels #solarpv
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This is how far behind and how much of a disadvantage Canadians are at right now domestically.
Walk into Canadian Tire and you can by a 500W "kit” of 4 125W solar panels from $1199. That works out to $2.40 per Watt.
Or, you can go on Alibaba as I just did... search for 400W solar, chat with a (AI Bot probably?) and be offered 36 620 watt "JinkoSolar" panels for $US 2500 plus $3000 shipping which works out to $8,510.88 CAD or $0.38 per Watt.
Our governments and business communities are completely failing us. We are getting fleeced.
Granted I don't know if there would be import duties, but FGS the price difference is totally ridiculous.
#Solar #Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #SolarPV #Affordability
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