We have been approached regarding a similar amount of PV units supposedly being installed in our area by a reputable PLC service company.My mate is one of the contracts managers on there,and he says getting this lot sorted out is a logistical nightmare, and that the authorities supposedly need these panels fitted in a certain amount of time before the grants run out.
He says that it is a physical impossibility as there are not enough men trained in the country to fit them all in time,even for a company their size, and that it is all a bit pie in the sky.
If they need any scaffolding companies in our area, or anywhere else, then if they look into the NASC register they should be able to get the right company who will do a good job.
Also a word of warning regarding some of the smaller companies who are jumping on the photo voltaic bandwagon.There are loads of them springing up all over the country, we work for quite a few, and some are extremely disorganised with ordering scaffolds on time, and forgetting to off hire them. My worry is that some of these smaller boys maybe out for a quick buck and scarper, so be careful with payments and make sure they are consistent payers if credit is given. I'm not knocking the PV industry or any certain company, it's work for us all, but I have had similar experiences over the last 30 yrs I have been in business with quick start companies , all good till the grants run out (which they will)and then again, the scaffolding company will be last to get paid, if at all.So just be careful lads, and don't put all your eggs in one basket.
