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Title: P V
Post by wozzy on Feb 1^st, 2009, 11:58am

anyone had any dealings with PV systems?

does anyone think its going to take off in a big way considering the payback times at the moment?

Title: Re: P V
Post by Goodsparks on Feb 1^st, 2009, 2:07pm

Have got a 7kw-peak system installed on the roof at work, was intresting getting involved with the design stuff. The payback - well its about 35 years with the cells having a 30 year max life, so no, I don't think its really gonna catch on for a while.

Paul

Title: Re: P V
Post by LSpark on Feb 1^st, 2009, 3:02pm

No doubt they will make major improvements in the technology in the coming years, and I expect it will become more effective at generating power. With enough investment the technology should come down in price too.

Environmentally friendly technology is probably a good thing to invest in right now. It's also a good thing to learn about as in future there will be more of it installed. There are some manufacturers providing free training on selling and installing their products right now, so I'm led to believe.

Title: Re: P V
Post by Y3 on Feb 1^st, 2009, 5:17pm

Where are these free training courses because i would like to know? This is something i have found but it aint free

http://www.emagister.co.uk/install_and_test_domestic_photovoltaic_systems_courses-ec170003709.htm

Title: Re: P V
Post by Y3 on Feb 1^st, 2009, 6:48pm

Here you go, i saw this ebook going for 30 quid on the internet, i managed to get it free.

Here is the link

http://www.adrive.com/public/2c59d39a6f0aef259f565d99deb03c160ec94966c39c41bdd3c842baa4933759.html

Its for the design, construction and installation of pv systems in domestic and commercial properties.

enjoy

Title: Re: P V
Post by LSpark on Feb 1^st, 2009, 7:10pm

£30 quid for a book is a lot if you only have a general interest in the subject.

Anyway, I'm afraid I don't have details of training providers as It's not something I'm personally interested in doing, but I know from some colleagues who are interested in adding strings to their bow so to speak. They mentioned about the training provided by some manufacturers or distributors, I don't think it's much different in that respect to smart home technologies. They provide training on how to install and commission their technology.

Title: Re: P V
Post by Y3 on Feb 1^st, 2009, 7:29pm

ahh right, no problem

Title: Re: P V
Post by Zambezi on Feb 1^st, 2009, 7:55pm

As do some boiler manufacturers. Try looking up PV distributors Carl, I have seen one offering free training on their products but I can't remember who.

Title: Re: P V
Post by Y3 on Feb 1^st, 2009, 11:05pm

ok thanx

Title: Re: P V
Post by CWatters on Feb 2^nd, 2009, 8:08am

I think it will be awhile before it takes off but there are some interesting developments happening with the production of the cells. Several companies are developing printing processes so that cells can be made as a continuous process, like wall paper, rather than batch produced like microchips. Once they can do that and ramp up capacity prices should fall.

http://www.nanosolar.com/

Title: Re: P V
Post by Y3 on Feb 2^nd, 2009, 4:57pm

interesting stuff