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Supplementing Solar Thermal
Fact file
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| Sector |
Domestic homes |
|---|---|
| Completed | July 2009 |
| Output |
3kWp |
| Installation time |
3 days |
| Roof type | Above roof panels on concrete tiles |
| Panel type |
Sanyo hybrid |
This solar PV system supplements the existing solar thermal installation and will take advantage of the new Feed In Tariff in 2010.
Location
Golant, Cornwall.
Objective
The objective was to supplement the existing solar thermal installation and to take advantage of the new Feed In Tariff in 2010.
Funding
The installation has been 50% funded by the Energy Saving Trust and 50% funded by the home owner.
