Hi,

I'm doing a dissertation on PV solar panels. I need people who have a roof top system to answer a couple of questions for me. If you could take a few minutes of your time to complete this questionnaire it would be very much appreciated.

Many thanks max

1. What best describes your property?
⃝ Flat ⃝ 2-4 bedroom house
⃝ 5 bedroom house or larger ⃝ Other
2. How old is your property?
⃝ 1900 and earlier ⃝ 1900-1960
⃝ 1960-2000 ⃝ 2000- Present day
3.Do you know what type of solar panel you have?
⃝ Monocrystalline ⃝ Multicrystalline
⃝ Thin film ⃝ Don't know
Other (Please state)............................................ .................................................. ...................................
3. When was your solar panel installed?........................................ .................................................. .......
4.What persuaded you to purchase a solar pane?
⃝ Increasing electricity prices ⃝ Government incentives
⃝ Reducing your carbon footprint
Other (Please state)............................................ .................................................. ....................................
5. Have you received any government incentives, if so what type?............................................. .........
5.1. Has the government incentive met your expectations, if not why not?............................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............
6. Were you quoted a payback period, if so how long?............................................. .............................
7. Has this quote been met/ on target?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
⃝ Don't know
8. Have you had any problems with your solar panel?
⃝ Leaking roof ⃝ Solar shading
⃝ Excessive maintenance ⃝ Faulty electrical system
Other (Please state)............................................ .................................................. ....................................
9.
a)Does you PV system have a warranty?
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
⃝ Don't know
b)How long does it last.............................................. .................................................. .....................
C) Tick what it covers
⃝ PV Panel ⃝ BOS (eg wiring, inverter)
⃝ Don't Know
10.
a)How has your energy consumption changed since you started using Photovoltaics?
⃝ It has increased significantly ⃝ It has increased slightly
⃝ It has not changed ⃝ It has decreased slightly
⃝ It has decreased significantly
b) Have your electricity consumption habits changed since you started using Photovoltaics?
⃝ I am very aware when my solar panels are producing electricity and aim to run my appliances accordingly
⃝ I try to run my appliances when my solar panels are producing electricity, however this is not always possible.
⃝ Solar panels play no role in the time I choose to operate my appliances.
11.
A) Was maintenance included when you purchased your PV.
⃝ Yes ⃝ No
B)If no how much do you spend a year on maintenance?
⃝ Nothing ⃝ £25 or less
⃝ £26-£50 ⃝£ 50-£100
⃝ £100+