Summary of My Experience with Solar - the Solar Saga, Part 2!

00:00:00 - 00:30:00

The video discusses a black belt lawyer's experience with solar power, from being nearly scammed by a solar salesman to finding a small, local company that provided a reliable and affordable solar system. The video provides an overview of the solar installation process and discusses the benefits of solar power.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the experiences of a black belt lawyer who was nearly scammed by a solar salesman. The lawyer provides details on the form he filled out to get the salesman to come to his house to measure up for solar panels, and reveals that the salesman gave him the name of the company that was sending the two men. The lawyer points out that it is not always the best idea to go with the biggest national company, and explains that he researched the company before parting with his money. He also defends paying a deposit based on what the salesman had told him.
• 00:05:00 The presenter describes their experience with solar, which included a detailed presentation from a salesman, followed by research into the products and installation. The presenter states that they would have been happy with a solar system from this company, but that the system would not have been value for money given the long installation process and potential for problems.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses solar power systems and how they can be cheaper if the company supplying and installing the system is zero rated for v80, which is the electricity rate in the U.K. The presenter has found this to be not always the case in their personal experience, and suggests that customers inquire about discounts before making a purchase. Additionally, the presenter discusses installation costs and how they may be inflated before discounts are given.
• 00:15:00 The first part of this video explains how solar panels work and why they are so cost-effective. The second part of the video discusses how to measure your roof to figure out how many solar panels you can fit and what the average wattage is for solar panels.
• 00:20:00 The solar installation process can be daunting, but with the help of a practicing barrister, My Experience with Solar provides a detailed overview of the different aspects of solar installation, from choosing the right type of solar panel to inverter, to ensuring your panels are facing the right direction.
• 00:25:00 The video discusses solar power, how it works, how to use it, and how to charge batteries. It mentions that most people need a three- or five-kilowatt battery to store power, and that an inverter and battery system should be from the same manufacturer. If you have an electric vehicle, the solar panels can be dedicated to charging it, or the batteries can top up the solar panels first.
• 00:30:00 The author discusses the benefits of solar power, and how it works on its own without need for batteries or an electrical grid. Sky Green Energy is a small, local company that was able to provide the author with a reliable and affordable solar system.