Hookowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hillsborough Mole said: You misunderstand I'm not suggesting Mr C gets the ladders out, some tie wraps and does the work himself. Im suggesting he doesnt need to sign up for one of those long term contracts where you get your panels haevily subsidised by a company that take a share of your profits Right, I thought you were suggesting buying the panels and just getting an electrical firm to install them. I presume you mean pay outright for the company to supply and install, rather than pay off the cost from revenue earned ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I suspect there may be an issue over the additional load bearing of the significant weight of the panels. Im aware of a couple of people who haven't been able to sell their house as the buyers couldn't get a mortgage over this issue Worth an investigation though I would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Roof collapse is a secondary issue. We need the wedge. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Costello 77 said: Roof collapse is a secondary issue. We need the wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Hookowl said: Looks like a good tool for installing solar panels to me....I'm glad someone's on the ball. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 The South stand roof is a big old area and ideally located facing SSW but there are a fair few windows which reduce the structural capacity and may prevent additional weight being added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbelly Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Let’s attach dynamos to the players & they could power the stadium on matchdays. If the lights start to flicker we just shout at Nuhiu to run a bit quicker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Don't the solar panel companies then own the roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bigblueowl said: Don't the solar panel companies then own the roof? They can have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Was reading an article about solar panels a couple of days ago specifically about renting out your roof. In the article, it mentioned that how the money generated by the buyback scheme has been lowered periodically. It also said that it was stopped in April of this year. Not sure how accurate it being stopped is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 We could have four wind turbines for corner flags too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Internationowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I've got a 20m extension cord I'm happy to donate. If we all chip in we can make one long enough to plug in at the sty and use their leccy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblueowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Costello 77 said: They can have it. Hey Presto. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 This is an idea that should be explored. The subsidies which were available for doing this work are no longer around so may have to pay for work ourselves but you would think it would be worth while. If we owned the panels and equipement could easily move them if required. I am not certain about load bearing of the roof so that would have to be checked. OP deserves credit for sensible suggestion, its a pity the failed comedians have to have their input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vid80 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Jack the Hat said: When I saw the title of the thread I thought you were telling us about a new indie band! Sound like a reyt band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shireowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Its a good idea the Keepmoat stadium did exactly this and I think Barnsley also fitted a few to the stadium not only does it reduce the carbon footprint it’s self sufficient in the long run , not sure if the government rebate on this runs out in 2019 so could take longer Over the long term to get back what you invest . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soul Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Write to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strings Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 It’s a good idea in principle but it’s not as simple as installing the tech. The grid in and around Hillsborough can only take so much electricity, therefore the club wouldn’t be able to just install the panels and transformers and start selling the electricity back to the power company. In fact if the Hillsborough area was already at capacity they wouldn’t be able to install any panels at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkowl Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 We should build a dam across the River Don and start generating hydro electricity. What could possibly go wrong with that ! Serious answer is I have a client that does the heat source pump things, ok residential not commercial but could reduce costs. After all S & P can be chipped away at not just by revenue generation but cost reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleblue Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Jack the Hat said: When I saw the title of the thread I thought you were telling us about a new indie band! Gave you a smile'y for that even though I dont know what an Indian band is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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