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Reduce electricity bills
Low maintenance costs
Sell back surplus energy
Independent of the grid
How do solar panels work?
A solar PV panel is made up of several cells, which are composed of layers of silicon or another semi-conducting substance that conducts electricity when exposed to light.
The cells can function even on cloudy days without the need for direct sunlight. However, power production increases with solar intensity.
Each solar panel in a solar PV system produces about 355W of energy in conditions of intense sunlight. A typical system produces direct current (DC) electricity and has about ten panels. An inverter is integrated with the system to convert DC electricity to AC because domestic appliances needs alternating current (AC). You can utilise any electricity you generate within your house or export it to the grid.
Solar Energy Storage Batteries
When your solar PV system isn't producing electricity during the day, you can store the extra energy in a battery for usage at night. Instead of importing electricity from the grid and paying your tariff rate for it, you can use the electricity that your battery has stored for free.
The installation of a battery allows you to maximise the energy you produce, and new possibilities are opening up for employing batteries in different ways. For example, smart energy saving time-of-use tariffs allow you to charge and discharge the battery to capitalise on the most advantageous rates.
Maintenance
Solar photovoltaic systems require little upkeep, and the panels should last for at least 25 years. Making sure to trim back any adjacent trees that can cast your system in shade will help to keep your panels working efficiently.
Rainfall in the UK benefits panels that are inclined at 15 degrees or greater, which helps to maintain optimal performance as rainwater will keep your PV panels clean. If you have ground-mounted panels or reside in a location where the air is more dusty, debris is more likely to accumulate so you may occasionally need to have the panels cleaned in certain circumstances.
Get your FREE Feasibility Report
As independent energy advisors, it is our mission to ensure that UK homeowners receive the correct advice to save energy and save money. To ascertain if your home would benefit from installing solar equipment, we offer a FREE, NO-OBLIGATION Feasibility Report.
There is no need for a home visit as we use modern technology such as Google Earth so that the whole process can be completed over the telephone at a time convenient to you.
We produce a full report based on your actual current figures and you will receive a 3d virtual model of your home with the solar panels fitted so you can see how it looks on your property. You will also be presented with all solar products and options along with full prices and savings to be had. This fully customised report will give you an understanding of how solar installation will work in your home so that you can make an informed decision and discover if it will be beneficial to you before committing to anything.
*Note: All done over the phone, no need for home visits.
Costs & Savings
Costs
Domestic solar PV system installation typically costs between £5,995 and £9,995.
The size of the array and any challenges in getting to your roof will have an impact on the price you pay. If you currently have scaffolding up for roof repairs or if you are building a new home, some of the installation costs can be split. Whether you select panels or tiles, building-integrated panels or panels that rest on top of your roof, will also have an impact on costs. The least expensive alternative for an analogous system is panels on top of the roof, while tiles are the most expensive.
Costs can also vary between different brands and product quality, so we recommend asking us for a FREE feasibility report and quote to help you to make the right renewable energy choices for your property.
Export Payments
Any household PV system will occasionally produce more electricity than you can consume or store, in which case the extra will be exported to the grid so that it can be utilised by someone else. Make sure you are receiving an export payment if you want to get compensated for exporting. You will receive export payments if you were able to claim the Feed-in Tariff (which was closed to new applications at the end of March 2019). If not, you must locate an energy company that will compensate you for this surplus.
Small-scale renewable energy producers can now receive financial assistance for the electricity they export to the grid thanks to the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). With the SEG, solar PV costs are significantly lower than they would be without it. The SEG in Great Britain compensates you for the electricity you produce.
Savings
Example of annual savings/income with and without the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) - Based on October 2022 figures in London, UK
Savings anually from using the electricity you produce
Most households will utilise between 15 and 25 percent of the energy produced, though this might vary greatly depending on:
- How many people spend the day at home.
- Whether you use electricity for cooking.
- Whether you use a heat pump or another type of electrical heating to heat your house or your hot water.
- Whether your job is home-based.
- Whether or not you drive an electric car.
Since all households and lifestyles are different, the best way to get an idea of how much YOU could save by switching to solar is by sending for our FREE, no-obligation Feasibility Report.
Are Solar Panels Right for My Property?
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Next Steps - What to do now
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Complete our contact form below and tell us the best day and time to call you.
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We will call you and discuss the details of your property in order to produce your personalised report.
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We will send your FREE, no-obligation feasibility report & quote and help you to choose the most appropriate products for your home.
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Select the solar products best suited to your budget and property and we will contact you to arrange installation.
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Enjoy the savings and benefits of your newly solar powered home!
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