To get an idea of the cost for the supply and installation of a system, if you multiply the figure in the ‘Total Annual Income’ column by the ‘Payback Years’ in the same row, this will give you an idea of the charge but we can quote you a more accurate figure on request.
How Do I Proceed From Here?
Decide the approximate area of your roof (facing south or mostly so) you can use and using the ‘Panel Area m2’ figure above select the size of installation you want. Contact us and we will quote you to supply and install that system.
If you decide to go ahead, we will invoice you for a deposit of 20% of the total and once that is paid, we will arrange for a detailed technical assessment of your property to ensure its suitability. This will include location, roof strength, etc. If for some reason, your property is unsuitable, your deposit will be returned in full. Please note that listed buildings and those located in Conservation Areas will almost certainly require planning permission to be granted before you can proceed. Most properties do not need planning permission but if you are unsure, you should check with your local planning department.
Once we have the go ahead from the assessor to proceed, you will be invoiced for the balance of the cost and installation will proceed shortly after receipt of the payment.
Vysal only use high quality materials that will fulfil the task demanded of them. There are companies who will quote lower prices than us but it is likely that they are using cheaper, poorer quality materials that may not last so long. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for!
Is It Worth It?
Undoubtedly, ‘yes’ if you can raise the money to buy the system. The FIT is very generous and providing you meet the criteria of location and suitability, it should repay your investment and provide a healthy profit. We will carefully check your property’s suitability and your deposit will be returned rather than us supply you with a system that will not work efficiently.
Remember that the best rates apply to those who apply early so there is no reason to delay!
Is the Subsidy Applicable to Farmers and Owners of Commercial Buildings?
Yes, it is and we can quote for such applications. The FITs are different for such installations but you are not restricted to a maximum of 4kW and the subsidy is very attractive to farmers and owners of commercial buildings. It is more difficult to give quotes for such applications as there are often restrictions in access etc. which need to be taken into account so please do contact us and we will discuss your needs. Note that installations that are not roof-fitted will almost certainly be subject to planning permission.
Roof Rental Schemes or ‘Free Solar PV’
There are a number of installers offering such scheme but Vysal Ltd do not. Basically, there is no upfront cost to the homeowner and the installer keeps all the FIT for the entire 25 years. The homeowner gets all the electricity generated but this is a small return compared with the FIT, (see table 2 above), and in our opinion, the presence of such an agreement may affect the saleability of a property.
Using the figures above, on say a 9 panel, 2.115 kWp system, by buying your panels at a cost of around £8,000 you should generate an income over 25 years of around £25,500, a profit of £17,500. However, on a Free Solar Scheme, you sacrifice the FIT and your fuel savings and Export Income come to less than £5,000 over the full term. | 