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Safeguard Installations

91 review(s)
Offers services in CAITHNESS
We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.
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ECH Group

31 review(s)
Offers services in CAITHNESS
Here at ECH Group we believe in providing the best service and the most competitive prices for our customers, helping them...
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In2Gr8Ted Solutions

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

RM Electroserv

1 review(s)
Offers services in CAITHNESS
Inverness based renewable energy specialists, we deal in Solar PV & battery storage, EV charge point installations, solar ...

ONE Solar PV

0 review(s)
Offers services in CAITHNESS
We like to think that we do things a little differently. In business for over 30 years, we're no ordinary company. We ...

Logan Installations

1 review(s)
Offers services in CAITHNESS
Established in 2016, Logan Installations is an emerging company in the renewable energy and construction sectors based in ...

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27 Jul

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Thurso - KW14

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06 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Thurso - KW14

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06 Sep

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Thurso - KW14

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14 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Lybster - KW3

Enquiry from: Sharon W

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homeowner solar pv panels & battery south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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24 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Lybster - KW3

Enquiry from: Sharon W

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solar panels and battery fitted

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20 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Judith C

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customer is interested in solar to go on their garage. call back anytime. roof faces: east-west type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. no...

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24 Nov

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Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: William S

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

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21 Nov

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Wick - KW1

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Customer living in Wick 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 t...

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18 Nov

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Thurso - KW14

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18 Nov

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Wick - KW1

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10 Nov

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Thurso - KW14

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31 Oct

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Thurso - KW14

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28 Oct

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Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Susan S

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24 Oct

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Thurso - KW14

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via SMS at 08:08 Customer lives in Thurso area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrang...

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20 Oct

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Wick - KW1

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17 Oct

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Wick - KW1

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17 Oct

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Thurso - KW14

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

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07 Oct

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Thurso - KW14

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06 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Aaron S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via phone at 08:15 mr lives in the thurso area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to d...

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04 Oct

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Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Cherlouise P

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via phone at 08:13 Confirmed via SMS at 08:12 Ms lives in the Wick area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to ...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Caithness cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Caithness can fluctuate depending on the sort of task that you want to have done in your residence.

It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Caithness charge?". It's generally really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Prices are going to vary based on the products as well as the tradesman selected. The table shows the kinds of service that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and the average cost range of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by project.

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Caithness is:

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

how long do solar panels last?

How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

As an alternative form of energy, solar panels are becoming increasingly popular all thanks to a wide range of benefits it provides. It does not produce any emission which makes it greener and more environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance and are less likely to break down, they also come with warranty that are always quite long mainly because of the life expectancy of the average solar panel amongst many other advantages. Therefore, if you’re considering to purchase and install new solar panels within your home, you’d also probably want to know the time period in which they’re expected to last. In this article, we aim to help you answer this question so you can make an informed decision going ahead.

As a result of the rising energy bills as well as the desire to be greener, solar panels are becoming increasingly popular by the day in the UK. The most recent models of solar panels in the market possesses an expected lifespan of 40 to 50 years as well as warranties that keeps them protected for a minimum of half of that period. These warranties also serves as a guarantee to the solar panel’s level of performance over the first half of their lifespan. Several warranties will guarantee that the performance will not go below 80 percent before the warranty lapses. And even more importantly, some solar panels are crafted in such a way that they wouldn’t drop below 80 percent performance level throughout their lives.

However, in order to derive maximum benefits from your solar panels for a long period, there’s a need to ensure they’re properly maintained at least once a year throughout their lifespan.

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%.
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.

Does solar thermal generate electricity?

No – solar thermal doesn’t generate electricity. Unlike solar PV, solar thermal panels harness the sun’s energy and convert it into heat which is then transferred into your home.

You can have evacuated tube solar thermal panels or flat plate collectors; evacuated tubes are thought to be more efficient that flat plate collectors. They both work by using the sun’s rays to heat a transfer fluid, usually made from water and a type of antifreeze, which is pumped to a heat exchanger inside a water tank in your home. The heat from the exchanger heats the water inside your tank, then when the liquid releases its heat it’s transferred back to the collectors to start the whole process again.

You’ll need to use your solar thermal panel system with a boiler, collector or immersion heater. This is so that the water can be stored and used for your hot water and heating, and also because in the UK, people generally need to rely on another source of heating in the winter. There are fewer sunlight hours in the winter months, so it’s not often possible for solar thermal panels to generate enough heat from the sun to get your water up to temperature.

Whatever the time of year it is, you might want to heat the water up further than your solar panels can manage. That’s why you’ll still need a form of traditional hot water heating, but you should see savings on your energy bills. If you’re currently using natural gas, you can expect savings of around £60 per year on your fuel bills, while if you’re using LPG it could be as high as £100 pr year

Is solar thermal worth it in the UK?
We certainly think solar thermal is worth it in the UK. While we have cold winters that affects the amount of sunlight we get during those months, solar thermal panels can still generate a little heat in the winter on sunny days, and your back-up boiler or immersion heater can do the rest. The average cost of a 6m2 solar thermal system in the UK is £4,500. While that might seem like a lot of money up front, you’ll be able to make back some of that cost through Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. The RHI is a Government scheme that pays you for every unit of renewable heat that you generate, and a 6m2 system could earn you up to £525 per year over seven years. That means you could end up paying less than £1,000 for free renewable heat for your home! As well as the RHU, you’ll see a saving on your fuel bills since you’ll be less reliant on your traditional form of heating. If you have a natural gas boiler, you could save up to £60 a year on your bills, while if you’re switching from LPG the savings could be as much as £100 per year. So, we definitely think solar thermal is worth it in the UK! Plus, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air for everyone in the country, so you can feel good knowing that you’re doing your bit.
how many solar panels do i need?

When you’re about to transform from the standard electricity to solar energy, what determines your solar system’s size is the amount of solar that’s required. The amount of solar that you’ll need, on the other hand, requires considering the end goal, be it to increase money savings, reduce environmental contamination, maximize Returns On Investment ( ROI), or just to copy what the neighbour’s done.

In order the determine the number of solar panels that is needed, the first step would be to calculate the number of kWhs that’s currently being used. A kWh is what’s used to determine the amount of energy that has been incorporated over time which the utility uses to bill you. What’s strongly recommended to create a suitable range is a 6 to 12 months average of your household electricity bill. Other factors that can play a key role in the determination of the number of solar panel needed include the following:

✓ Sunlight exposure hours. In order to know just how much energy your solar panels will generate, there’s a need to know the number of direct sunlight hours you should expect on a daily basis. For example if you stay in a region that’s usually very sunny, then it’ll be reasonable to expect more energy production per panel than regions that are usually cloudy.

✓ Angle and size of the roof. Roofs with a lot of workable space may require to let go of some efficiency opting for larger and cost effective panels to achieve the targeted energy. However not all homeowners have sufficient roof space or shade coverage for the solar panel they actually want. Also, the degree at which the roof slants will also determine if the sunlight is hitting the panels well enough and the amount of energy that can be generated thereof.

how many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

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