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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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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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My Home Solar Group

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My Home Solar specialize in solar PV in the renewable energy market expanding vastly since formation, offering solar produ...
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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage

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21 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: Derek M

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18 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

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08 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB11

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13 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Saffron Walden - CB10

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became i...

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02 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

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

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01 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB10

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30 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB11

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23 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB10

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16 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB11

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16 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: Emilie F

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09 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB11

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: Tracy M

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Customer living in Saffron Walden 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 app...

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02 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: John W

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr lives in the Saffron Walden area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call to d...

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: Vince T

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25 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: Patricia L

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

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15 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: Daniel K

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solar battery quote for a house with existing solar panel system (4.3kw). detached house with inverter in roof space. ideally battery would be fitted in roof space too. are you the property owner: ow...

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10 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: John H

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19 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB10

Enquiry from: S H

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17 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Saffron Walden - CB11

Enquiry from: Jamie P

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr lives in the Saffron Walden area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call to d...

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How much do Renewable Energy Specialist services cost?

How much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Saffron Walden charge?

Prices for Renewable Energy Specialists around Saffron Walden can fluctuate depending upon the sort of job that you need to have performed in your home. It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Saffron Walden charge?". It's definitely really good to have an idea of how much a Renewable Energy Specialist are going to likely charge for their work. Prices are going to change based upon the products and also the tradesperson chosen. The list reveals the types of service that Renewable Energy Specialists generally do as well as the regular cost series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do fluctuate by job.

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

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how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

how does a ground source heat pump work?

First and foremost let’s look at the meaning of a ground source heat pump. A ground source heat pump is simply a renewable heating system which happens to absorb the low temperature solar energy stored in the ground or in water with the help of a pipework that’s submerged and converts this energy into a higher temperature through compression. A ground source heating pump is capable of supplying the entire heating and hot water needs of a building throughout a whole year regardless of the season. So how exactly does a ground source heat pump work? Let’s have a look!

In principle, a ground source heating pump makes use of a refrigeration system but in a reverse form as it extracts low temperature heat from one point or location which is the source and transfer a higher temperature heat to another point or location - the sink. The pumps are powered by electricity and the operational principle can also be incorporated at generating both heating and cooling energy.

Knowing fully well heat naturally flows from warmer to cooler places, the ground source heat pump takes advantage of this physics by distributing a cold fluid via ground array pipework either in the ground or in water. It’s able to extract low grade energy from external sources of heat which includes soil, rock, lakes as well as streams.

Once the absorbed energy has been released to the heat pump from the ground or water, the fluid proceeds with its circuit back to the pipework to start its cycle all over again. Some of the benefits of the ground source heat pumps includes low carbon emission and improved air quality, efficient and affordable heating, the use of free heat from the ground and lots more.

how much does an air source heat pump cost?

Are you interested in installing an air source heat pump in your home or property? If yes, then you’d probably want to know just how much this is going to cost. Well, so are many other potential investors in the unit and we aim to answer this question once and for all. In this post, you’re going to discover the price range at which your new air source heat pump will fall in.

 

As simple as it seems, the cost of an air source heat pump can’t be accurate and straightforward as there are a number of factors that greatly influences the price. These influencing factors include the size of the heat pump, the system’s complexity, your personal preference - whether simple or advanced controls, and lots more. However, according to Energy Saving Trust, an air-to-water heat pump should fall within the range of £7000 to about £11000. What’s more? You’ll also need to put into consideration the cost of upgrading your radiators or fitting underfloor heating which can also cost you thousands of pounds.

 

In general, the main cost of a heat pump is the upfront cost of making a purchase as well as installing it. The heat pump will consume a little amount of electricity and the running costs are also relatively low. The amount your air source heat pump will cost largely depends on your home’s size, the temperature you want your home or property to be as well as how properly insulated your home is.

 

The period of time it’ll take to recoup your investment in the system in energy savings will also depend on a wide range of factors including the price you pay for electricity, how efficiently the system works, how you use the heat generated and more.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

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.

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.

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