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Immaculate Improvements

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...

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Safeguard Installations

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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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23 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Alan S

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System * System power rating: 3.9 kW. Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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16 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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12 performance panels 5.3kWp 9kWh battery smart meter

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15 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Christopher P

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Vic M

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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10 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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05 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Claire F

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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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05 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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Call any time. Roof faces: SE Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 2 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels: ...

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Dan C

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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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30 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Sean E

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homeowner solar pv panels detached 5 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Marcus C

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Melksham 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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24 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Sean E

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24 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Sean E

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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

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13 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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Customer in Melksham 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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29 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Nigel S

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solar panels fitted to roof 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: 1-...

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07 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Graham S

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

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18 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

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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 Melksham area

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22 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Terry C

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

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05 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Melksham - SN12

Enquiry from: Claire A

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Call anytime. Roof faces: SE Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panel...

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How much do Renewable Energy Specialist services cost?

How much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Melksham cost?

Costs for Renewable Energy Specialists around Melksham can differ relying on the type of work that you want to have done in your house. It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Renewable Energy Specialists in Melksham charge?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Renewable Energy Specialist are going to likely charge for their work. Prices will most likely change based upon the materials as well as the tradesperson picked. The list shows the kinds of task that Renewable Energy Specialists normally do as well as the standard price series of these jobs. Some projects take longer to complete than others so prices do be very different by project.

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£6,333

Renewable Energy Specialist job Renewable Energy Specialist cost in 2025
Solar panel in Melksham £3,550-£9,377
Air source heat pump in Melksham £5,250-£8,050
Solar thermal in Melksham £3,000-£4,600
Ground source heat pumps in Melksham £7,500-£11,500
Biomass boilers in Melksham £7,500-£11,500
Micro chp boiler in Melksham £3,750-£5,750
Solar battery in Melksham £3,080-£5,390
Solar panels with battery in Melksham £3,400-£5,100

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Renewable Energy Specialist FAQs

What are the main benefits of solar panels?

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.

How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
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.

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.

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.

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.
are ground source heat pumps worth the money?

If you’re thinking about installing ground source heat pumps for your home, you’ll definitely want to know whether or not its worth the money. In this article, we’re going to look at the various benefits and drawbacks of the heat pump to enable you make an informed purchase decision.

As a result of their high efficiency rate and low running cost, ground source heat pumps are incredibly low carbon heating system which are presently experiencing a rapid increase in popularity, therefore they can actually be a valuable investment. This type of heat pump utilizes the constant temperature of the ground to provide warmth to your home - either for a space or for water heating purposes. Upon installation, the cost of running ground source heat pump is relatively low. What’s more? This type of heating system is eligible for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) which means you can also earn an extra income on the side as well. However, what makes most homeowners think twice before installing a ground source heat pump is the high cost of installation.

Heat pumps are greatly essential especially when it comes to minimizing the UK’s total carbon emissions. At present, there about 240,000 units of the heat pump installed and to help attain the UK’s 2050 Net Zero goals, an extra 19 million heat pumps will have to be installed. If you wish to help in the achievement of this goal, you can start by investing in a ground source heat pump. So let’s look at some of the pros and cons of the heat pump.

PROS

✓ Low running costs

✓ Low carbon heating

✓ Energy efficient

✓ Eligible for grants

✓ Increases property value

✓ Provides both cooling and heating

✓ Inexhaustible

CONS

✓ High installation costs.

✓ The soil type impact its level of efficiency.

✓ It can be hard to install in retrofits.

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.

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