A look at Google Earth shows that solar panels are becoming quite common on Henbury Hill's south facing rooves. The technology is well established and there is lots of competition in the installer-market meaning prices are competitive. But perhaps solar-thermal systems that heat domestic hot water) are less common. If you would like to discuss the experiences that people on Henbury Hill have had with solar power, please contact:
Photovoltaic panels (electricity)
- Nick: nbterry1@gmail.com. Nicks' solar panels help fuel his electric car and supply electricity to the rest of his house, often creating a surplus except for periods of peak demand. Nick is happy to share his experiences.
- Ivan: tek@tekwani.co.uk has had solar panels installed for some time, and will send you more information about them and other work he has done to the house if you contact him during November.
- Richard: richardt99@outlook.com had PV panels and a battery added relatively recently and is happy to talk about thier installation and how he is using them to get most benefit. Richard also has cavity fill in an east-facing end wall which is working well.
- Alistair and Lucy: alistair.fleming.fda@gmail.com As well as putting a total of 15 solar panels on the front and back of the roof, Alistair has experience with heat pumps and is currently installing underfloor heating.
Solar thermal (hot water)
- Gill: Gillhowse@hotmail.com. Gill has had both solar thermal and photovoltaic panels fitted for some time. She is also happy to discuss her experiences with cavity wall insulation and extenal wall insulation.
- Rob: vo2max@hotmail.co.uk has both solar thermal and photovoltaic panels and is happy to show you the space needed and what solar thermal looks like when it is installed.
