Still an expensive way to generate electricity directly from the sun, but essential if you are off-grid and don't want to burn fossil fuels.
Proper Job now have a 30 panel PV array installed and will be delighted to talk about this technology when you visit.
You can also arrange to view the only (known) domestic PV array in the Chagford area, operated by a CASE member.
Things are about to change however with the recent announcement of the new Feed In Tarriffs. All indications are that there will now be a big takeup of Solar PV by individuals.
At our Energy Fair on June 12th we will be giving a presentation on this subject and installers will be available to discuss the technology and costs.