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Greener Energy Group

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About Us Greener Energy Group have over 30 years combined experience of providing energy saving solutions to customers,...
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Heats on

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We at HEATS ON LTD have been in The renewable Energy for 26 years now .. and we are very Passionate about striving towards...
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Gener8 Solar

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Our solar installation business specialises in the scale and installation of cutting-edge solar PV systems amd battery sol...

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05 Feb

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Stephen J

Start Date: Immediate

Local electrician as updated all the electrics with new fuse board etc. Because he is not employed by a professional body he can't provide the EICR certification. Just looking for someone who can pro...

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24 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Graeme T

Start Date: Immediate

Needing PAT testing done and a certificate, as becoming a Landlord

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21 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Jon G

Start Date: Immediate

We are looking for suppliers, installers of EV chargers at our two sites, we are looking for x 10 chargers at each site. We are keen to take advantage of the government discount scheme too, I found y...

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21 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Keith D

Start Date: Immediate

Afternoon, I have a holiday house that is let out and I need the appliances etc PAT testing for the house insurance. Can you advise if you are able to do it and what the cost would be? Kind regards...

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06 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Ricardo V

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on telephone and email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are...

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06 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Ricardo V

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: solar hot water agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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21 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: DUGALD M

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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13 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Craig F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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13 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Stewart D

Start Date: Immediate

run landline phone extension from hall to living room. also help setup a new mobile phone using samsung smart switch. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace do you requir...

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09 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: DONALD L

Start Date: Immediate

OIL BOILER PROBLEM KEEPS TRIPPING THE ELECTRIC

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29 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Chris E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

sell 2 times are you the home owner of that property? - is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? - how many bedrooms does that property have? - is it detached, sem...

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12 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Simon M

Start Date: Immediate

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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22 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Georgina M

Start Date: Immediate

needing electrician to fit laundry meter are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: yes ...

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17 Sep

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Barry C

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: oil boiler in need of rewiring and new control system Project type: Full

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04 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Stranraer - DG9

Enquiry from: Robert T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panels for electricity are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 ty...

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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Andrea D

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mrs lives in the newton stewart area and would like a call to discuss options....

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Andrea D

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mrs confirmed interest via email/sms/ roof space available little to no shading mrs lives in newton stewart area please call to arrange appointment ...

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12 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Lilia I

Start Date: Immediate

enquirer: property owner general information: change grill element in a cooker. project type: other are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiri...

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20 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: Sue W

Start Date: Less than one month

Electric vehicle charger Lead

customer living in newton stewart area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via phone at 17:26 roof space available no shading please c...

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15 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Newton Stewart - DG8

Enquiry from: John G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online and is looking for quotes. roof space available little to no shading please call to arrange an appointment customer lives in newton stewart area are...

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2024 can be very different depending on the kind of job that you need to have actually performed in your home.

Do you have an electrical project that needs to be undertaken in your home or property? If yes, then hiring the services of an electrician is the next reasonable course of action. However, before you proceed, you’d probably wish to know exactly how much electricians charge so as to help you make a budget and start to plan. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into the cost of hiring an electrician to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

The price charged by electricians for a project is determined by number of factors. These factors include the electricians themselves, the location of your property as well as the electrical work in question. For instance, electrical jobs in older or period properties will be a lot more expensive than the ones in modern houses which features electrical wiring and fittings and comply with modern regulations (even more so if the wiring needs to be made up to standard). Furthermore, if you happen to reside on London and the South East, you can expect to incur more costs than the rest of the UK. The biggest cost driver, however, is the type of electrical job that involved.

In general, for an electrical inspection, you can expect to incur within the range of £120 to about £200, repair of an electric shower should cost about £80 to £140, installation of an electric hob would cost between £90 to £250, while replacing a ceiling light can cost within the range of £85 to £130. With these wide variety in prices, if you need an accurate estimate, it’s advisable to get in touch with a local electrician who’ll be able to pay a visit to your home or property and provide you with a reasonable quote for your unique electrical project.

The table shows the types of job that Electricians generally do and also the typical price series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by project.

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The average price
of an Electrician in Wigtownshire is:

£2,318

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Wigtownshire £300-£460
Solar thermal in Wigtownshire £3,375-£5,790
Electric heaters in Wigtownshire £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Wigtownshire £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Wigtownshire £135-£207
Electrical survey in Wigtownshire £150-£230
Solar battery in Wigtownshire £3,290-£6,445
Garden lighting in Wigtownshire £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Wigtownshire £5,200-£7,475
Electric vehicle charger in Wigtownshire £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

What are the benefits of electric heating?

Electric heating has several benefits. It can be paired with renewable electricity generation, so the electricity used to heat your home will be sustainable. Underfloor heating is very efficient and can be cheaper than comparable gas or oil fired systems.

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

can you replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler?

Can You Replace A Gas Boiler With An Electric Boiler?

In the UK, there are about 22 million households that are heated with the use of a gas boiler. However, do not assume that they’re the best type of boiler to install. The fact is, if your house isn’t connected to the main gas supply, the best option is for you to install an electric boiler rather than a gas boiler. So is it possible to replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler? The simple answer is yes. Both heating system options work in varying ways and also with a different impact on the environment.

The gas boiler is able to generate heat with the help of a gas burner. A heat exchanger is linked to the burner and heats the water available in its chamber. The hot water is then supplied to the heating circuit.

However, the thing is that natural gas can actually be more affordable when compared to using electricity to operate your boiler, but they have a negative impact on the environment. This is because gas boilers make use of an odourless, colourless and poisonous gas - carbon monoxide.

Meanwhile electric boilers are powered by electrical energy, hence, no carbon monoxide leak risks. Instead of using gas to heat up water, electric boilers distribute energy to heating elements which, in turn, heats up the water. So thinking about what’s best for the environment, you’d go for electric boilers. However, they’re more costly and are not as efficient as oil boilers.

If you reside in a smaller house that’s not connected to the main gas supply, then you might want to consider installing an electric boiler. However, if you live in a larger house, an electric boiler may not be the best option as they’re mostly designed to generate little quantity of hot water.

how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

what is an EV fast charger?

When it comes to the electric vehicles world, one of the most common questions that’s usually asked is - how to charge my electric car? If you’ve carried out some research, you’d would have seen terms like level 1, level 2 or level 3 being thrown around. In this post, we’re going to consider the meaning of an ev fast charger to give you more insight into the electric vehicles world. Let’s take a look!

 

As the name suggests, fast charger is an electric vehicle charger that’s a lot faster than the average ev charger. These incredibly powerful units can have your vehicle charged to 80 percent within an hour depending on the model and capacity of your car while also being highly convenient for those who are always on the go. So what’s the difference between rapid and fast car chargers?

 

Generally, fast car chargers are available in two varieties which includes - the 7kW which is the most popular option used in homes, or 22kW which is commonly used in supermarkets as well as shopping centres. While 7kW takes up within 4 - 6 hours to charge an ev battery to 100 percent, 22kW will take about 1 - 2 hours to do the same. Most fast devices will be AC, there are also some DC ones available as well. What’s more? A large majority of fast car chargers are untethered. This implies that the cable isn’t connected to the device allowing you to make use of your own. This can, at times, make it a lot more convenient than rapid chargers which makes use of tethered cables.

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.

Electrician help and advice

Is it Worth Installing Solar Panels in the UK? Published: 29/04/2023 Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity by the photovoltaic (PV) effect. In recent years, solar energy has become an increasingly popular source of renewable energy worldwide. The UK has seen a surge in solar panel installations, but is it worth installing solar panels in the UK? This article will discuss the pros […] Read this article
Solar Panel Maintenance: Tips and Tricks Published: 18/04/2023 Solar panels are a great way to generate renewable energy and reduce your electricity bills. However, just like any other technology, they require regular maintenance to ensure their optimal performance. In this article, we will provide you with some useful tips and tricks to maintain your solar panels and keep them working efficiently for many […] Read this article
How to Finance Your Solar Panel System in the UK Published: 17/04/2023 Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular way to generate electricity in the UK. However, the cost of installing a solar panel system can be high, which may deter some homeowners from investing in one. Fortunately, there are several financing options available that can help you to finance your solar panel system in the UK. […] Read this article

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