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Reading - RG30
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Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Ruth C
Start Date: Immediate
Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Lee W
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Customer in Windsor area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via . Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote
Reading - RG7
Enquiry from: Simon H
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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.
Bracknell - RG42
Enquiry from: Doreen W
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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Bracknell area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss option...
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Cherry Lena C
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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Homeowner lives in the Windsor area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their options ...
Sandhurst - GU47
Enquiry from: Charles B
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Quote is for an a air source heat pump to be intalled in a garage workshop. Call back anytime. Quote requested on air to air (dry) heat pump, to be supplied and fitted.
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Angus M
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call back anytime. type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 3 mains gas available: yes age of boiler (years): 12 how became interested in heat pump: reduce bills quote requested on air ...
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Mannu K
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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 Slough area
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Angus M
Start Date: Immediate
Call back anytime. Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 3 Mains Gas available: Yes Age of Boiler (years): 12 How became interested in heat pump: Reduce Bills Quote requested on air ...
Reading - RG5
Enquiry from: Gulzar M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
owner detached bedrooms 4+ east west b.g 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 th...
Reading - RG6
Enquiry from: Javid I
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
owner detached bedrooms 6 no obstruction east west b.g 1-3 months are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many ...
Reading - RG6
Enquiry from: Gazala J
Start Date: Immediate
Owner Terraced Bedrooms 3 east west B,g no obstuctions 3 Months
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Anjali B
Start Date: 3+ months
Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Homeowner lives in Slough area Please call to arrange appointment and di...
Bracknell - RG42
Enquiry from: AbidA A
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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Bracknell area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss option...
Bracknell - RG12
Enquiry from: Paul B
Start Date: 3+ months
Customer in Bracknell area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via . Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote
Newbury - RG20
Enquiry from: Debbie C
Start Date: Less than one month
are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are loo...
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Jacob L
Start Date: Immediate
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 Windsor area
Slough - SL2
Enquiry from: Mannu K
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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 Slough area
Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Nabila M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
owner betached bedrooms 4 east west 1-3 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 p...
Reading - RG30
Enquiry from: Jayshree J
Start Date: Immediate
Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed via phone at 10:16 Homeowner lives in the Reading area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so...
How much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Berkshire charge?
Costs for Renewable Energy Specialists around Berkshire can be very different depending upon the sort of work that you require to have performed in your house. It's the inquiry we get asked a lot "how much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Berkshire charge?". It's always good to have an idea of how much a Renewable Energy Specialist are going to likely cost for their work. Prices will most likely vary based on the materials and the tradesman picked. The list shows the types of task that Renewable Energy Specialists normally do and the typical price series of these projects. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do fluctuate by project.
Tasks that Renewable Energy Specialists in Berkshire can do:
Renewable Energy Specialist job | Renewable Energy Specialist cost in 2024 |
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Solar panel in Berkshire | £4,538-£10,158 |
Air source heat pump in Berkshire | £5,250-£8,050 |
Solar thermal in Berkshire | £3,000-£4,600 |
Ground source heat pumps in Berkshire | £7,500-£11,500 |
Biomass boilers in Berkshire | £7,500-£11,500 |
Micro chp boiler in Berkshire | £3,750-£5,750 |
Solar battery in Berkshire | £3,040-£5,195 |
Solar panels with battery in Berkshire | £3,400-£5,100 |
How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?
Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.
First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.
• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?
To determine this, 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.
• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?
Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.
Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.
Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.
Air source heat pumps do make a bit of noise. However, it’s the external unit that makes the noise, minimising disruption in your home. And while it’s a good idea to ensure your external unit isn’t located directly under your bedroom window or very close to a neighbour’s property, it won’t be louder than 40-60 decibels. In many cases, this is actually quieter than a fossil fuel-powered boiler.
If you’re looking to install a solar thermal system in your home, this is usually one of the first concerns several homeowners have. Being fully aware that solar water heating systems are usually more expensive than their counterparts - the conventional water heating systems, the question arises whether or not you’ll be able to save some money from your solar water heating system in the long run. In this article, we aim provide an answer to this important question. Let’s take a closer look!
When it comes to solar thermal systems, the money you’ll be able to save in the long run depends on a wide range of factors. These factor includes:
✓ Your system’s performance.
✓ Your geographical location and solar resource
✓ Your household’s hot water demand
✓ Financing and incentive options that are available.
✓ The cost of fuel that’s being used for your alternative or backup water heating system, if you own one.
✓ The cost of conventional fuels such as oil, electricity or natural gas.
There are several benefits, however, that comes with the installation of a solar water heating system. Since the sun is absolutely free, future fuel shortages and price hikes will have little impact on you. Also, on the average if you decide to fit a solar thermal system your water heating bills is expected to drop about 50 percent to 80 percent. What’s more? The economics are even a lot more attractive when you’re just about to build a new home or refinancing. When you include the price of a solar water system in a 30 year mortgage, it’ll normally amount to very low price per month. Therefore, on a monthly basis you’ll be saving more and paying less.
Whether installing an air source heat pump will help you save money depends on your property, how long you expect to live there, and the type of heat pump you get.
Air source heat pumps are initially quite expensive to install. However, if you get an air-to-water air source heat pump, you’re eligible for money from the Renewable Heat Incentive [https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland/grants-loans/renewables/renewable-heat-incentive] (RHI). This is a UK government scheme that gives you quarterly cash payments over seven years if you install an eligible renewable heating technology (air-to-air air source heat pumps aren’t included).
All this means that if you have long-term plans to stay in your property, then an air-to-water air source heat pump can be a great way to save money on your heating bills. However, if you’re planning on moving out of your property relatively soon, or are a considering an air-to-air air source heat pump, it may not be the best financial option for you.
It’s important to remember that air source heat pumps are at their most efficient when installed in very well insulated properties. If your property’s not very energy efficient, you may find that a heat pump won’t help you save money.
Solar panels provide an alternative to paying expensive National Grid energy rates, so primarily their first major benefit is helping to reduce bills. Solar PV panels will produce free electricity, whilst solar thermal panels generate heat for hot water and space heating. There are also payment incentives known as the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) (for solar PV) and the Renewable Heat Incentive (for solar thermal) which guarantee a tax-free income for 20 years.
There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.
To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.
However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.
You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.
When people think about heat pumps, they’ll automatically have the believe that a swimming pool will require a big heat pump. Since the swimming pool has a large volume of water, then warming such a volume will require a large ground source heat pump because that volume is much larger than the normal domestic hot water tank, right? Well, that point of reasoning does seem logical especially with the information almost everywhere that ground source heat pumps are usually less efficient when it comes to heating hot water for home’s use. However, the fact is there are also some things to put into consideration that also works in favour of the ground source heat pump.
First and foremost, you should know your domestic hot water will typically be heated to a much higher temperature when compared to your swimming pool. Since you wouldn’t be using the water to disinfect your bathroom or doing your dishes in your swimming pool, then the temperature can be much lower. In fact, it’s much more comfortable and enjoyable to heat to a typical “swimming pool temperature than having it at a hot bath temperature. If you’ve ever wandered into a really hot swimming pool, you wouldn’t need any introduction to the painful discomfort that comes next.
As a result of this low temperature, your “tiny heat pump can operate a in a more efficient way which makes the use of ground source heat pumps a viable swimming pool heating option. What’s more? The ground source heat pump works for a swimming pool just like any any other application - moving the heat from the region of a warmer temperature to the cooler temperature region.
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.
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