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16 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Martin F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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customer in aberlour area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via /phone. available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the prope...

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30 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Andre S

Start Date: Less than one month

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 aberlour area are you t...

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28 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Graeme S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in aberlour area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest via email at 15:33 / via sms at 15:33 / via phone at 15:33 roof spa...

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15 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Brenda E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: solar hot water agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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15 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Brenda E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

mrs requested quotes for solar hot water from a professional around aberlour. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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15 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Lesley D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: 3-4 type of the roof you are look...

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09 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Cameron G

Start Date: Immediate

enquirer: property buyer number of bedrooms: 3

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24 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Aimee P

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: Project type: Install Oven / Shower / Immersion

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20 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Brenda E

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customer in aberlour areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 20/10/2021 12:40.please cal...

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20 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Brenda E

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: solar hot water, slab paving, building maintenance agreed to receive quotes for selected pr...

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16 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Tom F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in aberlour area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a renewable energy directly.please ca...

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16 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Tom F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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28 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Nicky T

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels for hot water and heating

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17 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Gary M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 3

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08 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Miranda E

Start Date: Immediate

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16 Sep

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Michael L

Start Date: Immediate

replace oil boiler with an electric boiler customer has confirmed they are looking to get a quote to have their electric boiler replaced are you the property owner: relative of owner is this for a re...

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18 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Carol H

Start Date: Immediate

6mm armoured cable with 32 amp fuse and isolator fitted outside back garden are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: ...

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13 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: David E

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: To switch heater appliance wiring within the THTC trip box for two

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06 Mar

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Michael L

Start Date: Immediate

Electric boiler. Convert an existing oil fired boiler central heating to electric boiler Is this for a Residential or Commerial Building: Domestic Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Typ...

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10 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Aberlour - AB38

Enquiry from: Alexander M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Install new induction hob Project type: Install Oven / Shower / Immersion

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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 Aberlour is:

£2,253

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Aberlour £300-£460
Solar thermal in Aberlour £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Aberlour £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Aberlour £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Aberlour £135-£207
Electrical survey in Aberlour £150-£230
Solar battery in Aberlour £2,290-£5,195
Garden lighting in Aberlour £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Aberlour £5,450-£9,550
Electric vehicle charger in Aberlour £100-£1,000

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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.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
how much does a solar thermal system cost?

Are you thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your home? If yes, the you’d most likely be wondering the exact amount the system is going to cost. Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common question when it comes to solar thermal systems and we aim to answer that in this article. So let’s get started!

Unfortunately, the cost of a solar thermal system can’t be given in a single, accurate answer as they vary widely. However, when getting a new solar thermal system, you can expect to pay a sum within the range of £3000 to £6000 ( this includes a lowered VAT rate of 5 percent). The figures provided takes into account the installation costs as well as all the parts ( such as control panel, solar collectors, hot water tank and pipes).

To determine the price of your system, the quality and type of the panels matter. For instance, according to the Solar Trade Association, a properly insulated twin coil cylinder system would be priced at around £4500. in the same tone, it’s also possible to get DIY solar thermal kits that includes all the required hardware which will cost within the range of £1500 to £250. This however, may not be eligible for government support. In order to benefit from the RHI, your system must be fitted by a MCS accredited installer.

The varying prices of the solar thermal system’s initial cost is based on the specification of each individual house. For example, in situations where the building is having complicated water system, the plumbing cost is expected to increase which will have a serious impact on the overall cost of the solar thermal power system.

how to get electrical certificate?

An electrical safety inspection is basically the act of carrying out a thorough assessment of all electrical systems within a property, be it residential, commercial or industrial premises. The main goal of conducting this survey is to see to the fact that all the electrical systems and installations forming part of a property are correctly fitted, well maintained and ultimately, safe. This is required to be carried out by an electrician who’s an approved contractor and accredited by ECA, NICEIC or STROMA. To get contractors who can carry out the electrical safety inspection and meet with the government criteria, you simply have to search on the Electrical Component Person database. They’ll assess the current condition of the electrical systems and evaluate if they are working efficiently while also paying special attention to any defects or faults.

 

Generally, the best way to get an electrical safety certificate ( an EICR) is to shop around. In the event whereby you need the inspector to examine a part of your property you’d have to raise his/her awareness to this. This will be referred to as an “agreed limitation in the report.

 

Failure to comply with electrical safety regulations bring about serious penalties for such landlords. Upon the introduction of the new regulations in June 2020, local authorities can fine the electrical safety regulations-breaching landlords up to £30,000. Asides this fact, it’s also in your interest to keep your property as well as its appliances in a good condition at all times. If everyone including your tenants feel safe and your property is in great shape, everyone is happy!

 

The cost of an Electrical Certificate varies depending on the size of your home as well as the number of electrical installations and appliances that needs to be checked. The price can start anywhere from £120 and above.

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.

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 much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.
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.

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