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21 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF24

Enquiry from: Elham M

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23 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF11

Enquiry from: Saras S

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via SMS at 05:42 Homeowner lives in the Cardiff area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please ...

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08 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Cardiff - CF11

Enquiry from: Adrian H

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its a pub with 8 rooms above.. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ ...

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20 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF11

Enquiry from: Sandhya R

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customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in cardiff area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. ar...

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08 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF5

Enquiry from: James P

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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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01 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF5

Enquiry from: James P

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supply & installation of 3x canadian solar panels model babt-8767-36-01-365w plus 3 tubs to connect into existing solis cloud system. (flat roof) are you the property owner: owner of the property pro...

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03 Jun

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 11kw - 50kw

Cardiff - CF24

Enquiry from: Tahir A

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I need 50 kw including batteries

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08 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Cardiff - CF11

Enquiry from: Yasmin V

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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10 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Cardiff - CF5

Enquiry from: Stuart H

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new inverter fitted however not generating power. i think connections need checking. panels were removed for new roof covering and may not be reconnected correctly.

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27 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF23

Enquiry from: Parin S

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03 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF14

Enquiry from: Dianne G

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: SW 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 panel...

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02 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF24

Enquiry from: Islam L

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panel...

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01 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF3

Enquiry from: Elham S

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Call any time. 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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27 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Cardiff - CF23

Enquiry from: Mohammad A

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customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via sms at 19:49 customer lives in cardiff area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange...

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21 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Cardiff - CF23

Enquiry from: Mohammad A

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 cardiff area are you th...

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01 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF24

Enquiry from: Suzy A

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Customer living in Cardiff area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest / via SMS at 08:16 Roof space available No shading Please call to ar...

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18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF14

Enquiry from: Wendy R

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Cardiff 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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18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cardiff - CF5

Enquiry from: Darren P

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Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Mr lives in Cardiff area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss

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13 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Cardiff - CF5

Enquiry from: Stephen C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 17:12 confirmed via sms at 17:11 homeowner lives in the cardiff area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need l...

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08 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Cardiff - CF11

Enquiry from: Bhima M

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Cardiff cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Cardiff can fluctuate depending on the type of job that you need to have carried out in your home.

It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Cardiff cost?". It's definitely really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their services. Rates will certainly rise and fall based on the products and also the tradesman selected. The list reveals the kinds of job that Solar Panel Installers usually do and the regular price variety of these projects. Some projects take longer to complete than others so costs do fluctuate by job.

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

£8,808

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Cardiff £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in Cardiff £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Cardiff £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Cardiff £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Cardiff £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Cardiff £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Cardiff £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Cardiff £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Cardiff £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Cardiff £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Cardiff £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Cardiff £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Cardiff £3,400-£5,100

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

how much energy does a solar panel produce?

If you’re looking to purchase and install a solar system for your home or property, then knowing the amount of energy a solar panel can produce can go a long way to help you determine just how much solar panels that’ll be needed to power your entire house. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the amount of energy that can be generated by a solar panel to help you make informed decisions going ahead.

First and foremost, you should note that each and every solar panel is rated by how much direct current power they’re able to generate under standard testing conditions. The output of a solar panel is given in watts units (W) and it stands for the theoretical power generation of the panel under direct sunlight as well as temperature conditions. Generally, several domestic solar panels possesses power output ratings which ranges from 250 watts to 400 watts. And as you would have expected, the higher power ratings are preferable when compared to the lower power ratings. What’s more? The total wattage of your solar panels will greatly influence a major part of your overall solar system cost.

Assuming you’re able to get just about 5 hours of direct sunlight every day, you can determine the output of your solar panel in this way - 5 hours x 290 watts ( wattage example of a premium solar panel) = 1450 watts-hours or approximately 1.5 kilowatts per hour (kWh). hence, the individual solar panel output in your array should be able to generate about 500 to 550 kWh of energy every year. This is sufficient energy to power some small appliances without problems.

How to install solar thermal panels?
We always recommend that you ask an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels so you can take advantage of the RHI and any other schemes that may come up in the future. However, if you’re sure you want to do it yourself or you just want a rundown of what the installers will do, here are the general steps on how to install solar thermal panels:
  1. After the installer’s measured up, given you an estimated output and recommended some systems for you, they’ll arrange date to come to your home to install the solar thermal panels. They’ll also let you know if any scaffolding will be required.
  2. Next, they will start to fit the panels, or collectors, to your roof. Stainless steel brackets will be provided with the system and they will remove your roof tiles or slates to attach the brackets to the rafters. They’ll then replace the tiles and add waterproof flashing to ensure you don’t get any roof leaks, and add the frame.
  3. If you’ve chosen evacuated tube solar thermal panels, the installer will bolt the heat transfer unit to the top of the frame but not install the tubes until nearer the end. This is because the tubes start to transfer heat to the exchanger immediately, and when everything is unconnected this could damage the unit.
  4. If you don’t need a new boiler with your installation, a new dual coil water cylinder, pump and system control system will be fitted. It’s best in a loft or upper floor of your home.
  5. A new thermal store or hot water tank that will store the heat provided by the solar system is much larger than a standard tank but it may fit in the spot of your old one. The installer will ensure that it’s connected to the mains cold water, your other heating source (such as a gas boiler or biomass boiler), immersion heater, temperature sensors and the solar collectors themselves.
  6. Next they will install the pumping station, usually near the water tank. The expansion tank will be installed on the solar thermal loop, which is usually nearby. Its job is to prevent pressure changes that could damage the system.
  7. You’ll get a heat generation meter which must be MCS-certified if you want to take advantage of the RHI, and any control equipment that comes with the system will be installed.
  8. The installers will then bring the system to pressure by pumping the heat transfer liquid into the system up to a pressure of around 2 bar.
  9. Finally, your MCS-registered installer will register your solar thermal system so you can apply for RHI payments of up to £525 per year.
  10. So that’s the process of installing solar thermal panels. Remember – it's always best to use a professional to install any kind of renewable technology.
How much do solar panels cost?
The cost of solar panels has reduced significantly over the years. While a system may have cost you up to £20,000 in the early days, that’s not the case anymore. So how much do solar panels cost today? The cost of an average 4kW system on an average home will set you back between £4,500-6,500. But pair that with the savings on your electricity bills and payments that you can receive from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), the net cost could be much less. The SEG is a payment from your energy supplier for any electricity that you don’t use and send back to the grid. Each energy supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times. This replaces the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) which used to pay solar panel owners per kW of electricity they generated as well as that which they sent back to the grid. This was a much more lucrative scheme which saw homeowners earn back the cost of their system within a few years, but it ended in March 2019. Now, with the SEG and your savings on your electricity bills, you could save up to £330 a year – meaning you could break even within 14 years. Solar panel systems are likely to last up to 25 years, so they’re still well worth investing in. Combine that with the saving of 1.29 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, and you’ve done your bit for the environment.
How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

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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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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