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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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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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GEC Power

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GEC power limited are based in the northeast and specialise in renewable technologies. We have a customer first policy...

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26 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Tom S

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the home owner of that property? Yes Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? Joint How many Bedrooms does that property have? 4 Is it detached, semi-detach...

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21 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Selwyn C

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Homeowner Solar pv panels Detached South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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18 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Marc E

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homeowner solar battery supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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27 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David M

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the Galashiels area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their options for ...

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23 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David M

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the Galashiels area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their options for ...

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15 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Berenice L

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed via SMS at 08:23 Mr lives in the Selkirk area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to ...

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Ian M

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Selkirk area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss options.

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12 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Mark D

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via They live in the Galashiels area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss their opti...

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12 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Selwyn C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr lives in the selkirk area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to discuss their options for solar ...

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David S

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via SMS at 08:05 Customer lives in Galashiels area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to ar...

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12 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: James B

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Galashiels area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss optio...

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09 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Gabriel A

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Customer living in Selkirk area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointmen...

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28 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Veena D

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Ms confirmed via phone at 19:16 Ms lives in the Galashiels area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure...

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26 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: MICHAEL D

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Galashiels area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to make an appointment

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03 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Stuart S

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the Galashiels area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their options for ...

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11 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Robert W

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Enquirer: Property Owner General information: epic required

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03 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: William E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint

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03 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: NANCY H

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mrs confirmed via SMS at 10:06 Mrs lives in the Selkirk area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading ...

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29 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: William E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 08:24 mr lives in the selkirk area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to m...

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20 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Thermal | Supply

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Vicki H

Start Date: Immediate

Two panel solar thermal system. Dual water tank is already fitted and in place.

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Selkirkshire charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Selkirkshire can be very different depending on the type of task that you require to have done in your house.

It's the inquiry we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Selkirkshire cost?". It's often better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Rates will certainly rise and fall based on the products and the tradesman chosen. The table reveals the types of job that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and the standard cost series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Selkirkshire can do:

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

£11,043

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

how long does it take to install commercial solar panels?

After making the very important business decision to go solar, you may also want to know just how long it’ll take to complete the installation process and start generating electricity. After all, generating electricity is the main reason you made the switch to solar system. In this post, we’re going to provide you with in depth details on how long it takes to install solar panels as well as the factors that may affect that time.

 

The entire process of solar panels installation and getting them approved isn’t an overnight process. You’ll have to wait for periods for each step of the process whereby one must be completed before moving to the next. The time required to complete each step can, however, vary largely depending on your location, the type of solar panels you opt for, the solar company you hire as well as the number of people that’ll be making the installation. Here are the steps to a solar system installation and the estimated time each are expected to take:

  • Site assessment. Once you chosen your solar company, the first step would be to have a solar professional from the company to visit the site to examine the roof and other features so as to make sure that they’re able to support a solar system. From the initial contact to scheduling the site visit, this step can take up to 1 to 2 weeks
  • Local permitting. This involves getting the right permits from your local authorities. This can take up to 3 to 6 or more weeks.
  • Solar system design. This may take up to a week or two depending on whether or not you need design approval and also where the parts are coming from
  • Installation. This step can take a week or two depending on the size af your solar panel and roof.
  • Inspection. This step can take up to a week depending on where you reside and how quickly the inspector can visit.
  • Utility connection. Depending on your utility company, this step can take up to 2 weeks.
What are solar thermal panels?

Solar thermal panels are panels that can be used to heat your hot water. The collectors, which are either evacuated tube panels or flat plate collectors, harness heat from the sun and transfer it to a heat transfer liquid that heats up water that is stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up in the winter or to heat the water up further to reach the right temperature.

Evacuated tube panels involve a bank of glass tubes mounted on the roof tiles, and while they’re usually more expensive, they’re more efficient than flat plate collectors. They’re exactly what they sound like – flat panels that can be fixed onto your roof tiles or integrated into the roof.

Having a solar thermal system will reduce your energy bills since heat from the sun is free, so you won’t have to rely on your traditional heating as much. You’ll also be doing your bit for the environment – if you have a natural gas heating system, you could save up to 295kg of CO2 every year.

Another benefit to solar thermal panels is that you might be eligible for payments through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which is a Government scheme to encourage people to take up renewable heating technologies. As long as you have your system installed by an MCS-registered installer and you meet a few other requirements, you could receive payments of up to £525 per year for seven years. And since the average solar thermal panel system costs £5,500, you could pay off over half of your system just with these payments. That’s not even considering that you could save up to £60 a year on your energy bills if you have a gas system.

what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

How much energy a solar panel produces depends on its manufacturer and exposure to the sun. A good-quality solar panel typically has a power output of about 300 watts per hour, but this can vary from about 240 to 360 watts. How much energy your solar panel will produce per day depends on how many hours of unshaded daylight it’s exposed to.

Here’s an idea of how much energy you could expect a large commercial solar panel installation to produce in a year.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Annual electricity output

11kW, 44, 9,350kW

20kW, 80, 17,000kW

30kW, 120, 25,500kW

40kW, 160, 34,000kW

50kW, 200, 42,500kW

how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. Simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

Which commercial properties suit 11-50kW solar panels?

It’s vital to purchase a solar panel system that suits your property. If you’re investing in a solar panel system, it makes the most financial sense to get the biggest one possible. However, whether you can do this or not depends on budget and space.

Here’s an idea of how much roof or ground space you’ll need to install a few different sizes of commercial solar panel system.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Approximate area required

11kW, 44, 64m²

20kW, 80, 116m²

30kW, 120, 173m²

40kW, 160, 231m²

50kW, 200, 288m²

Solar Panel Installer help and advice

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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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