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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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ECH Group

31 review(s)
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Here at ECH Group we believe in providing the best service and the most competitive prices for our customers, helping them...

Novus Elements

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At Novus Elements, we offer people tools and advice for better understanding their energy requirements. We aim to reduce t...
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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...

Gener8 Solar

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Our solar installation business specialises in the scale and installation of cutting-edge solar PV systems amd battery sol...

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22 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: John M

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South 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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22 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: John M

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South 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 pa...

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24 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Brian A

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homeowner- enquiring on behalf of mother solar pv panels south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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15 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Neil C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panel installation with inverter and battery storage. 3.2 kw estimated capacity are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property avai...

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15 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Wilma M

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South 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 sol...

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14 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Wilma M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 banchory area are you t...

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25 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Andrew T

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels...

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24 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Andrew T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in banchory area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via phone at 17:17 roof space available no shading please call to...

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24 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the banchory area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss th...

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18 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Robert M

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 2 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar pa...

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14 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Robert M

Start Date: Less than one month

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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13 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Robert M

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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13 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Robert M

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customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in banchory area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. a...

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03 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Nick S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer in Banchory 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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27 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Alexander F

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Banchory 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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26 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Paul C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Solar panels with battery Lead

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via phone at 08:14 mr confirmed via sms at 08:14 mr lives in the banchory area. solar pv panels roof...

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23 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Tiles

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Hunter P

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Quotation for solar on new build

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23 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Hunter P

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

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22 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Jamie D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via sms at 10:25 customer lives in banchory area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrang...

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21 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Banchory - AB31

Enquiry from: Doug J

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Banchory cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Banchory can be very different depending upon the type of work that you require to have actually done in your residence.

It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Banchory cost?". It's always great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their work. Rates will vary based upon the products and the tradesman selected. The list reveals the kinds of work that Solar Panel Installers usually do and the average cost range of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do differ by task.

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The average price
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Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Banchory £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in Banchory £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Banchory £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Banchory £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Banchory £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Banchory £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Banchory £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Banchory £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Banchory £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Banchory £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Banchory £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Banchory £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Banchory £3,400-£5,100

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

How do solar panels work?

Solar PV panels work by converting sunlight into electricity. They’re made up of photovoltaic cells, which take in the sun’s rays and turn it into direct current (DC) electricity. The current is then channelled into an inverter, which converts it to alternating current (AC).

Once converted to AC, the electricity is ready to use. It’s fed through a meter and into your property’s consumer unit, and is automatically used to power appliances and heating systems. Your system will automatically switch between your solar electricity supply and the national grid, and export any solar electricity you don’t use to the national grid.

Can I install solar thermal panels myself?
In theory, you can install solar thermal panels yourself. But it’s best to leave it to professionals. We’ll explain why here. Solar thermal panels work in a similar way to solar PV panels. They use collectors, in the form of evacuated tubes or flat plate collectors, to collect heat from the sun and use it to heat up water that’s stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up to heat the water further so it’s at the temperature you want. So should you install a solar thermal system yourself? It certainly seems tempting since you can buy full solar thermal DIY kits with everything you need for £1,500 to £2,000. To have a solar hot water system installed by a professional, you’re looking at between £5,000 and £6,000, so it looks like there’s a significant saving to be made. However, if you want to take advantage of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments, which is a Government scheme where you’re paid for using a renewable energy source to heat your home and/or its hot water, you can’t install it yourself. You need to engage a Microgeneration Certification Scheme-registered installer who can issue you with a certificate to say that the solar thermal panels have been installed correctly. For a 4m2 system that serves a 4-person household, the payments could be up to £375 per year. That means you could pay your system off within 14 years, and that’s not taking into account any of the savings you’ll make on your energy bills. So, while you can install solar thermal panels yourself, it’s much better in the long term to have them installed by an MCS-registered company.
Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

How to install solar thermal panels?
We always recommend that you ask an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels so you can take advantage of the RHI and any other schemes that may come up in the future. However, if you’re sure you want to do it yourself or you just want a rundown of what the installers will do, here are the general steps on how to install solar thermal panels:
  1. After the installer’s measured up, given you an estimated output and recommended some systems for you, they’ll arrange date to come to your home to install the solar thermal panels. They’ll also let you know if any scaffolding will be required.
  2. Next, they will start to fit the panels, or collectors, to your roof. Stainless steel brackets will be provided with the system and they will remove your roof tiles or slates to attach the brackets to the rafters. They’ll then replace the tiles and add waterproof flashing to ensure you don’t get any roof leaks, and add the frame.
  3. If you’ve chosen evacuated tube solar thermal panels, the installer will bolt the heat transfer unit to the top of the frame but not install the tubes until nearer the end. This is because the tubes start to transfer heat to the exchanger immediately, and when everything is unconnected this could damage the unit.
  4. If you don’t need a new boiler with your installation, a new dual coil water cylinder, pump and system control system will be fitted. It’s best in a loft or upper floor of your home.
  5. A new thermal store or hot water tank that will store the heat provided by the solar system is much larger than a standard tank but it may fit in the spot of your old one. The installer will ensure that it’s connected to the mains cold water, your other heating source (such as a gas boiler or biomass boiler), immersion heater, temperature sensors and the solar collectors themselves.
  6. Next they will install the pumping station, usually near the water tank. The expansion tank will be installed on the solar thermal loop, which is usually nearby. Its job is to prevent pressure changes that could damage the system.
  7. You’ll get a heat generation meter which must be MCS-certified if you want to take advantage of the RHI, and any control equipment that comes with the system will be installed.
  8. The installers will then bring the system to pressure by pumping the heat transfer liquid into the system up to a pressure of around 2 bar.
  9. Finally, your MCS-registered installer will register your solar thermal system so you can apply for RHI payments of up to £525 per year.
  10. So that’s the process of installing solar thermal panels. Remember – it's always best to use a professional to install any kind of renewable technology.
Can I fit solar panels myself?

In theory, you can fit solar panels yourself. In practice, it’s worth leaving it up to the professionals.

If you get DIY solar panels and install them on your roof yourself, you won’t be able to apply for the government-backed Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). The SEG pays you for every unit of electricity you generate and send back to the grid, so it’s a scheme well worth signing up for. However, you must have your solar panels installed by a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-registered engineer or company, so you’ll miss out if you install the solar panels by yourself.

The other thing to consider about installing solar panels yourself is that you’re dealing with electricity. Electricity is extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly, so if you don’t have any qualifications in working with electricity you could be putting yourself and your family at risk. Connecting DIY solar panels yourself and doing it incorrectly could mean that you give yourself an electric shock or cause a fire. If your home is damaged due to a fire caused by solar panels you’ve installed yourself, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out.

Before having a go at installing your own solar panels, do some quick sums to see how much money it could really save you. A 3.5kW DIY solar panel kit will cost around £4,000-5,000. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a home in the South East of England where most occupants are out all day until 6pm would save around £100 a year on their electricity bills. That means that you wouldn’t break even until 40 years, but solar panels last around 25 years on average. However, if you have your solar panels installed by an MCS-registered installer and they cost £4,500, you could save £220 a year including your SEG payments. That brings the payback time to around 20 years.

So although the initial outlay is slightly less when you install solar panels yourself, it’s much better to have them installed by an MCS-registered engineer so you can take advantage of the SEG payments.

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.

how many solar panels can i fit commercial buildings?

Are you currently weighting the possibilities of adding a solar system to your commercial building? With lots of commercial property owners in the UK using solar now, many more are gradually coming to terms with the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your commercial building but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

 

In this post, our aim is to help you calculate the number of solar panels you’ll need to power your entire commercial building. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taking into account everything that makes use of power in your commercial building to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

  • To get started, you’ll have to determine the number of watts used by your commercial building. To get this, you simply have to go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst buildings and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar panel needs.
  • Once done, you’ll also have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

 

In general, a medium-sized commercial building making use of an average amount of electricity will require about 70 average quality solar panels so as to cover its entire electricity needs. These are, however, just averages, so yours could be more or less so getting the idea is vital here.

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