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Energy HOW UK

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We are a renewable energy installer focused on heat pumps across Scotland and the North of England. We also partner with ...
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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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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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ECO Energy Consultants

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Eco Energy Consultants is a breath of fresh air in the fast-moving field of Renewable Energy, whether it be Solar power, E...

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20 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: Rayaan A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

owner terraced bedrooms 4 east west b.g 1-2 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does th...

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08 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH9

Enquiry from: Malik Y

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Owner Terraced Bedrooms 4 east west Eon 1-2 Months

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27 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Jane S

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2 bedroom ground floor flat are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: flat how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 do you have plans for the property available: no type of...

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22 Jan

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Jane S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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22 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Jane S

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

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22 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH5

Enquiry from: Jane S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

2 bedroom ground floor flat are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: flat how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 do you have plans for the property available: no type of...

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16 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Peter N

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customer in the edinburgh area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar battery.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pr...

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15 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Peter N

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12 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Pete N

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12 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Mohamud H

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06 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Charlotte A

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1 bedroom ground floor flat

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29 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Reshma K

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Customer in Edinburgh area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via email/. Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote

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15 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Anima S

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via phone at 15:53 Homeowner lives in the Edinburgh area. Solar PV panels Roof space avail...

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09 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH12

Enquiry from: Verity P

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4 bed bungalow

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02 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH16

Enquiry from: JAHANGIR B

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01 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: María E

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25 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH11

Enquiry from: Hamish H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Sabrina S

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH6

Enquiry from: Lewis R

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12 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Edinburgh - EH7

Enquiry from: Nisha U

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner lives in the edinburgh area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no sha...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Edinburgh charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Edinburgh can be very different relying on the sort of service that you need to have performed in your residence.

It's the inquiry we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Edinburgh cost?". It's definitely good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their work. Rates will probably rise and fall based on the materials and also the tradesman selected. The list shows the sorts of job that Solar Panel Installers usually do and also the typical cost series of these tasks. Some projects take longer to complete than others so costs do vary by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Edinburgh can do:

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Edinburgh is:

£11,043

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Edinburgh £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in Edinburgh £3,375-£5,790
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Edinburgh £10,525-£28,400
small Commercial solar panel system in Edinburgh £5,850-£9,898
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Edinburgh £44,500-£108,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Edinburgh £3,813-£6,660
Solar battery in Edinburgh £3,290-£6,445
Supply-only solar electricity in Edinburgh £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Edinburgh £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Edinburgh £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Edinburgh £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Edinburgh £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Edinburgh £5,200-£7,475

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can solar thermal be used for central heating?

If you’re thinking about getting a solar thermal system for your home, it’s normal to consider the possibility of using the system for central heating. So is this viable? In this article, you’ll learn how solar thermal panels can be incorporated for heating. Let’s have a closer look!

Heating and hot water systems, on the average, takes up a sizeable part ( up to 70 percent) of our energy bills. Now take a moment to imagine how cool it’ll be to generate your own hot water for free without having to depend on any supplier which in turn significantly reduces your energy bills. Well, this is exactly the work of central heating systems that are powered by solar. That’s super cool, right? Well, let’s have a look at how this works.

While solar panels generates electricity, solar thermal panels produces heat for hot water production. However, what’s important is the fact that they both make use of the sun’s natural energy to provide us with a free and renewable energy we can use in our homes. Here’s how it works.

Solar thermal panels directed at central heating incorporates the sun’s natural energy to heat water in a storage cylinder which is then available for use at home. These solar thermal panels are exposed to the sunlight by fitting them on the roof of the home. Generally, they’ll include tubes that contains liquid whose job is to collect the heat and then transfer it to a hot water cylinder that’s solar compatible in your home. The heat is generated for free and is also renewable. This is help you save lots of money on oil, gas and even electricity which you purchase to power the cylinder.

is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

how do solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

How do you find an installer for commercial solar panels?

Commercial solar panels installation companies are everywhere. However, it’ll be a great mistake to think finding one nearby for your project would be the least of your worries, as both cost and reliability comes into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your solar system potentials can only be fully maximized depending on how well it’s installed and how good your installer is. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a nearby professional and reliable commercial solar panel installer who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

  • Ask for recommendations. Personal recommendations is always the best way to go, when looking for a commercial solar panel installer or any other tradesperson for that matter. Installation of a commercial solar system is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable commercial solar panel installer in the local area. If they have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.
  • Internet. In modern times, you’ll hardly find a progressive-minded business without an online presence. As a result, finding a service on the internet is as simple as it gets. A simple Google search have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. Or use the Quotatis directory to find a commercial solar installer. To get the right commercial solar panel installer online, it’s advisable to check their reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward.
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.
do you need planning permission for solar panels?

In a similar way to other major home improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels. The main reason why these standards and regulations were established is to minimize the risk of the solar system becoming an issue or potential hazard in the unforeseeable future. So if you’re thinking about buying and fitting new solar panels, you’ll probably want to know whether or not you’ll require to submit a planning permission application for approval before you can proceed.

Generally, solar panels are covered under what’s called “Permitted Development” which gives you the freedom to install your solar panels without having to apply for a planning permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. These exceptions include if your house is a listed building or if your house is located within a conservation area. In these exceptional cases, it’s possible that you’ll need to apply for a planning permission, but this will largely depend on the discretion of your Local Planning Authority. What’s more? Solar panels are usually subjected to normal building regulations which includes examining the roof to make sure that it can support the additional weight. You can call in a MCS certified installer to carry out this check for you.

In order to install your solar PV on your roof, you must follow these guidelines:

✓ Your solar panels shouldn’t go beyond the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys).

✓ The solar panels shouldn’t project beyond 200mm off the roof’s edge.

✓ The solar panels should be removed once they’re no longer used to produce electricity

✓ The solar panels should be installed such that the area and building’s appearance change is minimized.

Solar Panel Installer help and advice

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