Installing Solar Panels in the Wind | In-Roof System

Probably the only windy day in July and we are on a roof installing Solar Panels, that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
I hope you don't mind but the video isn't from Round Corner this time, it's showing you a Solar PV install. The system is in-roof, it is a part of the roof structure so there's no need to tile or slate underneath the solar panels. Rich & I are installing the system, Howard is on the Telehandler at the beginning & Ben is working on another roof and will be filling in the gaps at the sides and top with slate.
The fitting kit is made by GSE and the system is over 6KW and comprises of 14 panels.
Thanks for watching, Max
Song: Hamish Imlach - Cod Liver Oil and Orange Juice

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Now that PV panels are so dirt cheap, it could be cheaper to re-roof with panels than slates.

[@theroundcorner]

Yeah, it’s a no brainer if you’re re-roofing.

[@catchepicair]

Always surprises me that in England building regs don't ask for counter battens. Subscribed so you get your 1,000 and start monetising.

[@theroundcorner]

Not sure why it’s not common practice as would be much better for ventilation to have a counter batten. Thanks for subscribing!

[@JohnnyMotel99]

A modern house will have dry ridges which ventelate at the ridge, the soffits will have vents too.

[@catchepicair]

@@JohnnyMotel99 Not denying that but can't argue that a horizontal barrier on a sloped roof allows potential for pooling, counter batters remove that for minimal cost and effort.

[@neilmcintosh1200]

I'm surprise you didn't have anything aside from the drone blow off that roof. Just a touch draughty there.

[@theroundcorner]

It nearly took us a couple of times!

[@camilo8427]

Hola. Con un cielo con poco sol, ¿ se logra producir algo de energia ? tengo entendido que el Reino Unido los dias no suelen ser soleados.

[@theroundcorner]

Hola. This system is expected to make 4700kWh per year. The panels work well when they aren’t too hot and still work with cloud cover. The main caveat in the UK is that we have longer days in the summer when we need less energy. Solar panels are definitely still worth installing but they’re just a piece of the puzzle.

[@OwBrown]

Which panels did you go with?

[@theroundcorner]

I went with the Dmegc 440W panels, would have been good to put 16 x Longi 410s on but space was tight.