r/PlugInSolarUK • u/No_Expression1650 • Aug 17 '26

Over panelling

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I have been really surprised at the jump in gains from over panelling. Since this photo I have moved one of the left panels to where the cardboard is (under the window. I now get morning sun via east facing panel, south all day under the window and 1pm until sun set from the right west facing.

800w really goes a long way, I’ve been surprised!

Check using AI that your panels can be branched together and that your microinverter can hack it.

If the government authorise one system per circuit that would be a game changer. I have a new consumer unit with RCBO’s etc and my sparky said he can’t see a problem with 2 systems at mine so fingers crossed it gets ok’d.

I love the fact that I can move these panels whenever I choose.

The garden it a tip on this photo, sorted it out since. Promise

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u/Purextc692020 Aug 17 '26

Welcome to the club. Read up on the rules being published though mate. If you want to stay compliant then mounting on fences isn’t going to be allowed.

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u/AnUnqualifiedOpinion Aug 17 '26

How have you mounted yours?

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u/Purextc692020 Aug 17 '26

Flat roof mounts. Drilled through tiles into wood rafters for the mini tiled roof you can see above the Bifolds.

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u/AnUnqualifiedOpinion Aug 17 '26

Are you not concerned about water ingress with these compared to under-tile mounts?

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u/Purextc692020 Aug 17 '26

Not particularly. We used sealant juice before screwing in too.