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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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Eco Energy Consultants is a breath of fresh air in the fast-moving field of Renewable Energy, whether it be Solar power, E...
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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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Boxergy

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Boxergy are an Scottish installer of renewables with over 200 reviews on Home Energy Scotlands website. We are MCS accredi...
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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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18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Carolyn B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Homeowner lives in the Cupar area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to make an appointment

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12 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Colin G

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Bungalow | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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05 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Graham B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

4kw solar panel in *** 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...

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30 Nov

Heating | Air Source Heatpumps

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: And D

Start Date: Immediate

and air sourced heat pump to replace our exisiting Ideal Logic gas boiler

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02 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Guy L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Cupar area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss options.

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19 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Mrs N

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Cupar 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 appointment ...

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Stephen N

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

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Babs S

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Customer in Cupar area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via . Available roof space No shading Please call Mr to arrange an appointment to quote

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Mrs C

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

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12 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Dugald Y

Start Date: Immediate

i live near cupar in a bungalow which has solar panels fitted and i have a feed in tariff with scottish power to sell excess power back to the grid. i am new to the concept of upgrading my solar panel...

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12 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Chris N

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via phone at 08:10 Mr lives in the Cupar area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure on w...

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Mrs S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 11:46 mr lives in the cupar area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to m...

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18 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Charles G

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

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10 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: James M

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

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08 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Joady M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panels fitted & bat are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 ...

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06 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Geoff P

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed via SMS at 12:06 Mr lives in the Cupar area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to di...

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19 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Andrew G

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via sms at 14:57 mr lives in the cupar area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to disc...

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13 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: Robert R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Solar panels with battery Lead

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: 5+ type of the roof you are looki...

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13 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Peter M

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via email at 10:42 Confirmed interest via SMS at 10:42 Confirmed interest via phone at 10:42 Customer li...

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21 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Cupar - KY15

Enquiry from: John W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via sms, email, they live in the cupar area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss thei...

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How much do Renewable Energy Specialist services cost?

How much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Cupar charge?

Costs for Renewable Energy Specialists around Cupar can differ depending upon the kind of work that you want to have actually performed in your residence. It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Cupar charge?". It's always good to have an idea of how much a Renewable Energy Specialist are going to likely cost for their work. Rates will most likely rise and fall based upon the materials as well as the tradesman selected. The table shows the types of service that Renewable Energy Specialists normally do and also the average cost range of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by task.

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The average price
of a Renewable Energy Specialist in Cupar is:

£6,288

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

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Renewable Energy Specialist FAQs

how do solar panels work?

If you’re looking to install some new solar panels in your home or property, then you’d probably want to know how it works. This is one of the most frequent questions asked by homeowners when it comes to solar panels and in this article we aim to give you a good insight on the operations of solar panels. Let’s have a look!

Generally, solar panels work by absorbing the energy of the sun and then converting it into electricity. It functions by allowing photons from the rays of the sun release the electrons free from atoms within the photovoltaic or solar cells in order to produce a flow of electricity. There are several solar cells that are connected together ( usually 60 or 72 ) in each panel. Individual cells comprises both a negative layer and a positive one which combines perfectly to create an electrical field in which the energy is generated.

The boron that’s within the bottom layer generates the positive charge, while the phosphorous found in the silicon layer produces the negative charge. In order to convert the sun’s rays into the energy that’s going to be transported from the panels to the inverter, the two field will interact with one another.

In other words, solar panels work by turning photons from the sunlight into direct current which is transmitted to the inverter. Once it gets to the inverter, it’s then translated to alternating current and send this current to to your electric box which powers the entire home. If you do not wish to reduce the high bills that’s associated with renting power from the grid, the solar energy system is an efficient and affordable way to achieve this aim.

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

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.

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.

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

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.

can solar thermal be used for central heating?

If you’re thinking about getting a solar thermal system for your home, it’s normal to consider the possibility of using the system for central heating. So is this viable? In this article, you’ll learn how solar thermal panels can be incorporated for heating. Let’s have a closer look!

Heating and hot water systems, on the average, takes up a sizeable part ( up to 70 percent) of our energy bills. Now take a moment to imagine how cool it’ll be to generate your own hot water for free without having to depend on any supplier which in turn significantly reduces your energy bills. Well, this is exactly the work of central heating systems that are powered by solar. That’s super cool, right? Well, let’s have a look at how this works.

While solar panels generates electricity, solar thermal panels produces heat for hot water production. However, what’s important is the fact that they both make use of the sun’s natural energy to provide us with a free and renewable energy we can use in our homes. Here’s how it works.

Solar thermal panels directed at central heating incorporates the sun’s natural energy to heat water in a storage cylinder which is then available for use at home. These solar thermal panels are exposed to the sunlight by fitting them on the roof of the home. Generally, they’ll include tubes that contains liquid whose job is to collect the heat and then transfer it to a hot water cylinder that’s solar compatible in your home. The heat is generated for free and is also renewable. This is help you save lots of money on oil, gas and even electricity which you purchase to power the cylinder.

are solar panels worth it?

Solar panels are a great source of energy with numerous benefits that comes with it. However, the main thing that puts off most homeowners or potential buyers is the fact that the equipment are usually very expensive. So if you’re planning to purchase solar panels to be installed in your home, then you’d probably want to know if it’s actually worth the investment or otherwise. In this article, we aim to give you a good insight into how solar panels works and if its a viable investment.

Generally, the length of time it will take for your solar panels to payback and whether you’ll be able to make money from them will be based on the following factors:

✓ The solar panel PV system’s cost.

✓ The amount of the generated electricity that you’re able to use.

✓ Whether as well as the amount you’re paid to the electricity you’re able to generate and export.

To know whether your solar panels are truly worth it, then a higher initial cost to fit the system will require to be settled with the amount you’re able to save through the use of the renewable electricity it produces, rather than making purchases from your electricity company. In other words, the more renewable energy you’re able to use, the more savings you make. If you’re registered for the FIT and paid per kWh of electricity produced, for 50 percent of that, which is assumed to be exported to the grid. Therefore, if you’re able to use more than 50 percent, you’ll be able to benefit from the investment.

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