Can solar panels on the house roof work well in the north of England and if so, any idea of costs?

I’m thinking of enough power for a 1 or 2 bed terrace, type house in Cumbria.

In my opinion you would be better at looking to solar to provide your hot water only. Then look at other ways to heat your home. Ensure that you insulate well before you do anything otherwise you are throwing your money away.

http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/

The cost is all in the installation. Installation is easy if you are good at DIY.

You can get grants check your suppliers are on the ClearSkies register.

http://www.navitron.org.uk/

http://www.thecei.org.uk/solarHeating/default.htm

http://www.heatmyhome.co.uk/

Cost totally depends on what you chose and whether or not your install it yourself. Using solar for hot water only is the most cost efficient way in my opinion.

EDIT: To install solar yourself you need to apply for building regulations from your council ring the Building Control department you can often do it by phone now and pay by Debit card. You pay a small fee, they come down visit the site, check the system is ok then sign it off when it has been completed. Easy as that.

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I bought the kit a few months ago.

Free batteries can be found at your local golf store, if they let you have it… eBay for cheap parts.

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