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Boxt

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BOXT are the UK’s no.1 ranked gas installation company as voted for by our TrustPilot customers Buy a new Worcester Bos...
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MCA Renewables

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MCA Renewables have been installing air source heat pumps and biomass boilers all over Scotland for many years. With a wea...
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Safeguard Installations

91 review(s)
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We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.
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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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In2Gr8Ted Solutions

16 review(s)
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About the Company History: Established in 2007, In2gr8ted Solutions have progressed through diverse sectors from Home A...

Apex Renewables

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As experts in the use of renewable technology we are a family run company with more than 20 years experience. We understan...

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15 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Stewart B

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

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15 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Barry H

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

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30 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: James H

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Installation of PV solar panels and a battery on a tin roof.

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15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Graham M

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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 Thornhill area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss

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12 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: John K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

my house has electric central heating and electrically heated water. i am looking for quotes to install solar panels to reduce my energy costs. are you the property owner: owner of the property prope...

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03 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Henry W

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

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21 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: James H

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

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13 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Julie M

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Mrs lives in the Thornhill area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure on what kW they want No shadin...

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18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Donna M

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via SMS, email, They live in the Thornhill area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss...

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25 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Lucinda H

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

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13 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Ian T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via phone they live in the thornhill area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their ...

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11 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Barry H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quotation for solar panels installation on south facing roof are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedr...

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07 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Barry H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quotation for solar panels installation on south facing roof are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedr...

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10 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Andrew W

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Call any-time Roof faces: SE 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: Save...

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17 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Ian P

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Non-residential Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels: Save Money Quo...

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27 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Roger F

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

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24 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: William L

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

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02 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: Helen J

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Customer living in Thornhill 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 appointm...

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26 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: William A

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Mr lives in the Thornhill area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure on what kW they want No shading to ...

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26 Feb

Heating | Biomass Boiler

Thornhill - DG3

Enquiry from: William A

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Other Forms: Biomass Boilers, Wood Burner Please call to appoint

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How much do Renewable Energy Specialist services cost?

How much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Thornhill charge?

Costs for Renewable Energy Specialists around Thornhill can be very different depending upon the sort of task that you need to have actually done in your house. It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Thornhill charge?". It's definitely better to have an idea of how much a Renewable Energy Specialist are going to likely charge for their work. Rates will certainly fluctuate based on the products and the tradesman chosen. The table shows the kinds of service that Renewable Energy Specialists usually do and the regular cost series of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do vary by job.

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The average price
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£6,288

Renewable Energy Specialist job Renewable Energy Specialist cost in 2024
Solar panel in Thornhill £4,650-£7,130
Air source heat pump in Thornhill £5,250-£8,050
Solar thermal in Thornhill £3,000-£4,600
Ground source heat pumps in Thornhill £7,500-£11,500
Biomass boilers in Thornhill £7,500-£11,500
Micro chp boiler in Thornhill £3,750-£5,750
Solar battery in Thornhill £3,080-£5,390
Solar panels with battery in Thornhill £3,400-£5,100

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Renewable Energy Specialist FAQs

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.

how long does an air source heat pump last?

If you’re planning to install an air source heat pump in your home or property, one of the first questions you’d probably want to ask is, how long does it last? In this post, we aim to provide an answer to this question and more. Let’s take a look!

Generally, heat pumps are considered to be very durable and long lasting. In the previous years, their average life expectancy was at 15 years, however with the advancement in modern technology, the newest units are able to last for about 20 to 25 years before they become due for replacement. The longevity and durability of air source heat pumps is as a result of their design as you won’t find many things that can go wrong and even more so with their latest models. As you would have expected, their lifespan normally varies with the manufacturer as well as model. However, while having them regularly maintained can help to extend their life expectancy and efficiency, they’re not considered to be a necessity.

When compared to other types of heating sources, heat pump comes out on top when it comes to longevity. The significance of this is immense due to the fact that the nature of the RHI scheme is to recoup sufficient funds so that after 7 years, the system will ultimately have costed nothing beyond that of a new boiler depending on the performance. Other heating sources such as oil, gas and electric boilers will only have to work for about 10 to 12 years before their parts will need to be replaced and times the manufacturer may have well stopped producing such parts.

Is a biomass boiler compatible with my existing central heating system?

Biomass boilers will work with existing central heating systems, presuming this is not decades old, whether they use radiators or under floor heating. A surveyor will check the existing system you have in place before quoting for or recommending a biomass boiler to you.

can a ground source heat pump heat a swimming pool?

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.

are air source heat pumps any good?

If you’re interested in getting a new air source heat pump, then you’d probably want to know if they’re really advantageous, cost effective and efficient. The fact is, there are a plethora of benefits that comes with using heat pumps which is a renewable alternative to warm up your home in the UK.

An air source heat pump can help you save money on energy bills while also minimizing your carbon footprint as compared to a gas or electric heating system. Another important benefit that comes with air source heat pump is the fact that they’re quire versatile and yet affordable. Generally, they can function either for heating or cooling purposes and they can also be incorporated for either heating of space or water. In fact, in order to achieve the target Net Zero by 2050, the UK government are looking to fit 19 million heat pumps in new builds. With significant rise in the deployment of heat pumps, the grants by the UK government enables this renewable energy source to become a lot more affordable to run while also helping to minimize the burden of the air source heat pump cost.

As perfect as it seems, this renewable source of energy also comes with a number of disadvantage which we’re going to list out. Let’s take a look!

  • There must be sufficient space outside the house to accommodate the external condenser unit.
  • The condenser unit can make a lot of noise and even blow colder air into their immediate area.
  • Since they consume electricity to operate, this also means they’re not zero carbon unless the electricity is produced from a renewable source like solar panels etc.
how much to install solar panels and battery?

How Much To Install Solar Panels And Battery?

Are you thinking about installing solar panels and battery in your home and wondering how much the installation is going to cost? Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the solar world, but unfortunately a precise answer can not be provided. This is mainly due to the fact that solar panel systems come in varying sizes which is the main influencing factor that determines how much electricity that can be generated. In other words, the larger the system, the more the electricity that’ll be produced to your home’s benefit.

Generally, for a solar system size of 1kW, the average cost of the solar panel ranges between £1800 to £1850, 2kW is between £3600 to £3700, solar panel size of 3kW ranges between £5500 to £5600 and finally, 4kW is between £6000 to £6050. For example, with the aforementioned prices in mind, the cost of solar panels for a standard 3 bedroom house will range between £5520 to £6040 as the high electricity demands will need the installation of 3 to 4kW solar system size.

Meanwhile the installation cost of solar batteries is also dependent on a number of influencing factors like the size as well as the make of the battery. Generally, you can expect to spend within the range of £500 to £2000 to install your batteries depending on aforementioned factors. In the event whereby you’ll be retrofitting, you might also need to include an additional cost of £1000 for an inverter. However, it’s important to note that there are only quite a few hybrid systems which are able to combine a battery storage with an inverter.

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.

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