Cost of a 4kw solar system

[SolarCity]

Really? I heard only good things from Good Energy.

In all honesty, how hard can it be?

 

[Worcester]

Eligibility date for new sites is defined in paras 5.1 - 5.16 of this document: https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/publicatio...d-electricity-suppliers-version-5.2-july-2013

this is an important clause:
"5.5 Receipt by a FIT Licensee of ‘a FIT applicant’s written request for MCS certified registration’ means the receipt of the FIT applicant’s personal information (including name and address), the installation’s MCS certification and physical location, and must have been signed. This would constitute sufficient information to assign an application date."

i.e not ALL the documents or even correct declarations need to have been made to establish the application date / eligibility date for the appropriate FIT rate, irrespective what various FIT providers may claim....

from the same document: the interesting difference is extensions:

"6.9. The original installation will retain its tariff rate and eligibility period, but the extension will have its own eligibility period and tariff rate. The Eligibility Date for the extension will be based on its commissioning date only, as the application date is that of the original installation. This means that different eligibility periods may apply to different components of an accredited FIT installation. Payments to the extension will accrue from its Eligibility Date; therefore the start generation meter reading must be captured on the Eligibility Date."

I have yet to find a single FIT Supplier get that correct (useful to know when near a change in tariff date )

 

[karmannmann]

Just like getting any work done word if mouth is the best policy ask your friends colleagues and neighbours. Take the time to go and see and installation ask them what they thought of the company? It amazes my with all the publicity thats been around about cowboy workmen people still hand over the bulk of the money before a job is completed to a reasonable standard.

 

[compmad1]

Yes I am looking for a guide price really.

Could you tell me what you would ask to avoid getting someone who cuts corners?

I generally get a few quotes and see who I think will do the best job, who sounds like they take pride in their work, but its often difficult to tell. Had a double glazing disaster where the owner of the business was great, seemed competent ,enthusiastic, a genuine type and in the event was; but the window fitter who also turned out to be the surveyor once the deposit was paid,was a disaster. After the windows were installed really badly I discovered the word "sub contractor". Which is something I must be aware of this time I guess. The owner did put most things right but there must have been about 15 return visits.

So if 5-6k is realistic what sort of deposit should I be prepared to pay, someone wants 2/3rds up front which has put me off him completely, although he was my front runner til then.

I have read that it is illegal to askfor more than 25% deposit.

 

[Gavin A]

I have read that it is illegal to askfor more than 25% deposit.

60% is allowed from 21 days before the installation date, 25% earlier than that.

These are RECC rules as well, I don't think they're actually the law.