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Huh, TIL about the National LIDAR Programme: https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/f0db0249-f17b-4036-9e65-3091... Very interesting stuff and quite a large undertaking! I'm often impressed by the quality of the UK's open data.
> I'm often impressed by the quality of the UK's open data. The ordnance survey not being open data is a bad look though.
Huh, TIL about the National LIDAR Programme: https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/f0db0249-f17b-4036-9e65-3091... Very interesting stuff and quite a large undertaking! I'm often impressed by the quality of the UK's open data.
> I'm often impressed by the quality of the UK's open data. The ordnance survey not being open data is a bad look though.
As a side note, I was one of the initial developers of the Irish national open data portal. Earlier today I had Claude look for similar LIDAR data for Ireland and I saw it pull from the site I built a dozen years ago and I was unreasonably pleased with myself :)
It would be nice to be able to pick the precise location on the map (house number appears not to work).
Also "ground floor" seems to say 1.5m off of the floor? I would like to tweak those values for e.g. panels on the floor in a garden.
> Worth it. The kit pays for itself in 7.1 years; over 20 years it's good for about £1,095 net. This is my issue with this sort of thing. Am I going to have this kit in 7 years? Or would I upgrade to better stuff at the technology improves?
> Worth it. The kit pays for itself in 7.1 years; over 20 years it's good for about £1,095 net. This is my issue with this sort of thing. Am I going to have this kit in 7 years? Or would I upgrade to better stuff at the technology improves?
This is really nice! Would be great if it could handle regular rooftop solar calculations too.
Thanks! Should be doable, I just got excited by the new shiny thing first.
> Worth it. The kit pays for itself in 7.1 years; over 20 years it's good for about £1,095 net. This is my issue with this sort of thing. Am I going to have this kit in 7 years? Or would I upgrade to better stuff at the technology improves?
To me, 7.5 years is not worth it. and the 1K in 20 years is nothing. This should be the standard and it should be free. Until then we'll keep paying through the nose for energy...
> Worth it. The kit pays for itself in 7.1 years; over 20 years it's good for about £1,095 net. This is my issue with this sort of thing. Am I going to have this kit in 7 years? Or would I upgrade to better stuff at the technology improves?
The technology is unlikely to improve meaningfully in 7 years. And you'd only upgrade if it was a financial improvement so it makes complete sense to give an estimate based on keeping it for 20 years. I don't see what your issue is.
I am just surprised about the cost? Kits in Germany are 300€ without a battery.
Surprised which way? Too cheap? Too expensive? Surprised things differ in price by country?
Esp. As the 300€ are more of an go to your nearest diy store and buy one, there are better deals out there.
Here is one for 239 effectively, including hanging hardware & everything you need.
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The technology is unlikely to improve meaningfully in 7 years. And you'd only upgrade if it was a financial improvement so it makes complete sense to give an estimate based on keeping it for 20 years. I don't see what your issue is.
Then you are unlikely to be the person I'd be taking advice from.