besty57 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Hi all.just had a leaflet pushed thru the door,from aashade greener.com.i was wondering if any on here has had anything to do with this company.any problems etc ,leaflet says I could save on average 37per cent on my electric bill,I'm thinking any saving sounds good to me if the panels are free.does anyone know how this sort of thing works out for the homeowner.many thanks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 believe me nothing is for free atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Look into it very carefully! As Evo says, there is no such thing as a free lunch. IIRC, they basically rent your roof space, and the entire shebang remains their property for the duration of the contract. Could be a problem if you want to move... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 These people called me yesterday asked them to send me some info out. Next door neighbour has these and you get to use so much and the rest goes back to them I think this is what the neighbour told me so correct me if I'm wrong. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 As above nothings free in this world and imho i think they look awful on a roof. A blot on the landscape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 "Could" is the word. Most working families use more juice at night... when it's dark, the subsidies are going down, would be very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sable Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 i had it done with ashade greener brought my biil down and put ten grand on to the value of the house price first class service and there is not a catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olliesims Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I don't have experience with the company in question, but I do have solar panels, we pay hardly anything for electricity per month, and if you can get them for free then I would say 100% go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 You usually sign up for a certain length of time, 20 years or so (?), the company gets the generous feed in tarrif and you get the energy produced for free. It depends on how much you use during the day whether it is worth it or not. The alternative is putting them on yourself, which has a large up front bill, but you get the free energy and the feed in tarrif. My mum had them put in and she is set to get her money back in 8-10 years, which means over the next 10 she will earn back what they cost and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Will the panels last 8-10 years? I know that they can degrade quite fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Will the panels last 8-10 years? I know that they can degrade quite fast.They have a 25 year guarantee I believe, although the output will probably drop over time so the returns will be a few percent lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Neighbour had them fitted a it became a huge problem with a roof leak as they own your roof and had to use their very expensive contractors to repair. Also they want near £5000 in fees if he decides to move. As people have pointed out they don't make electric when you need it most. Better off putting up a 24" wind turbine on gable end of house it spins day and night around a £1000 to buy and makes more electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 i had it done with ashade greener brought my biil down and put ten grand on to the value of the house price first class service and there is not a catch I'd be looking for £10K off the price of a house with these fitted. Nial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Neighbour had them fitted a it became a huge problem with a roof leak as they own your roof and had to use their very expensive contractors to repair. Also they want near £5000 in fees if he decides to move. As people have pointed out they don't make electric when you need it most. Better off putting up a 24" wind turbine on gable end of house it spins day and night around a £1000 to buy and makes more electric. They don't own your roof but just rent the space. You have to ensure your roof is sound but they should have done that before installation but they were taking the pee by insisting on their own contractors, I think I'd be getting legal advice if I was them as it sounds very dodgy to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzerG Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Free panels = No feed in tariff I had panels fitted this year, cost around £5500 no problems at all. Had a nice payment of £250 for the first quarter I was feeding in. Add the electric that I'm not paying for due to generating it... happy days. Panels will pay for themselves in 5 years, then after that, its all profit. Better investment than any ISA.... You get in the region of 14.38p per unit for 100% of what you generate then an additional 4.77p for 50% of what you generate. Just after I had mine fitted, they brought out a skeleton frame system that allows the panels to sit flush with your tiles, looks well better but is a £500 extra.... Advise anyone with the money to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) a few people locally used shady greener as they now call them, they all want rid but are tied in, they used to sell double glazing if that tells you anything, if its such a good deal get a loan and buy your own panels, I did, Edited November 4, 2014 by bobt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Free panels = No feed in tariff I had panels fitted this year, cost around £5500 no problems at all. Had a nice payment of £250 for the first quarter I was feeding in. Add the electric that I'm not paying for due to generating it... happy days. Panels will pay for themselves in 5 years, then after that, its all profit. Better investment than any ISA.... You get in the region of 14.38p per unit for 100% of what you generate then an additional 4.77p for 50% of what you generate. Just after I had mine fitted, they brought out a skeleton frame system that allows the panels to sit flush with your tiles, looks well better but is a £500 extra.... Advise anyone with the money to do it Hi Gaz looking to go for it myself, how many panels did you get and did you fill the hole of your roof space. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 The biggest legal problems with moving houses of late are due to solar panels. Seen something on tv about it a while ago,look into it more. Buy them yourself and get all the benefits or don't bother. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzerG Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I got the maximum your allowed for the feed in tariff, which is 16 panels (2 rows of 8) total input of 4Kw. You need 8mts of roof space to fit 16 panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy.plinker Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Some dodgy ones were up here and used plastic rawl plugs into the tiles! A few folk lost half they're tiles during storms,in exposed sites though but still hassle.Others were ok and screwed through into the couples.The newer panels generate quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Massive problem with solar panels and granting 3rd party rights over your property. Mortgage companies won't lend on properties that have them, people that have them can't sell their property and you lose control - if you want them off they charge you for the lot, installation, removal and cancellation. Don't touch with a barge pole. See a solicitor. Don't be so naive to think there is something for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) They don't own your roof but just rent the space. You have to ensure your roof is sound but they should have done that before installation but they were taking the pee by insisting on their own contractors, I think I'd be getting legal advice if I was them as it sounds very dodgy to me.There is an arguement that these 'business' installations are protected business act tenancies ie when the fixed term expires they are entitled to ask for another term of occupation and so on, and most of these contracts have auto renew provisions or cancellation provisions that are very difficult to follow or meet. Giving away any legal right over or affecting your property is a big no no and probably a breach of your mortgage terms and conditions. Google it - there's loads in the legal press about them Here's a random article I got via Google http://www.sleeblackwell.co.uk/blogs/solar-panels.html And have a look at what the Leeds Building society want solicitors acting on their behalves to do and the hoops that have to be jumped through http://www.leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk/_resources/pdfs/intermediaries-pdfs/intermediaries-forms-pdfs/solar-panel-pack-for-legal-advisors.pdf Like I said, more mortgage companies are becoming less inclined to entertain 3rd party panel installations as they materially affect the value of a property and the lender's security. Edited November 4, 2014 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 As with everything in life if it seems too good to be true............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi all.just had a leaflet pushed thru the door,from aashade greener.com.i was wondering if any on here has had anything to do with this company.any problems etc ,leaflet says I could save on average 37per cent on my electric bill,I'm thinking any saving sounds good to me if the panels are free.does anyone know how this sort of thing works out for the homeowner.many thanks . Hi all.just had a leaflet pushed thru the door,from aashade greener.com.i was wondering if any on here has had anything to do with this company.any problems etc ,leaflet says I could save on average 37per cent on my electric bill,I'm thinking any saving sounds good to me if the panels are free.does anyone know how this sort of thing works out for the homeowner.many thanks . Hi all.just had a leaflet pushed thru the door,from aashade greener.com.i was wondering if any on here has had anything to do with this company.any problems etc ,leaflet says I could save on average 37per cent on my electric bill,I'm thinking any saving sounds good to me if the panels are free.does anyone know how this sort of thing works out for the homeowner.many thanks . Not for me .... Technology changing so quickly... They are even testing Solar paint for houses ... no panels required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Going by the replies ,I think I will give this a miss .thanks for the posts guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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