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My Home Solar Group

12 review(s)
Offers services in ST IVES
My Home Solar specialize in solar PV in the renewable energy market expanding vastly since formation, offering solar produ...
Over 50 Reviews

Safeguard Installations

91 review(s)
Offers services in ST IVES
We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.
Over 20 Reviews

ECH Group

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

Smile Solar

0 review(s)
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We are UK wide solar energy installers, powering life at home to be more affordable now and in the future. We specialise i...

ECO NRG

1 review(s)
Offers services in ST IVES
Welcome to Eco NRG Limited, your local, award winning experts in the design and installation of bespoke renewable energy s...

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21 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Jennifer R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are lookin...

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21 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Jennifer R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looking...

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07 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Victoria J

Start Date: Immediate

customer in st. ives area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.dr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please call to...

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05 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. 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 solar p...

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04 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Peter B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner confirmed via phone at 18:32 homeowner lives in the st. ives area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so ...

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02 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Dr S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mrs confirmed via phone at 13:11 mrs lives in the st. ives area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call ...

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Neil H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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 st. ives area please call to arrange appointment and discuss ...

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29 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Dr S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mrs confirmed via phone at 13:11 mrs lives in the st. ives area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call ...

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24 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Peter T

Start Date: Immediate

customer in st. ives areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 24/08/2022 12:39.please call to arrang...

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Dorothy A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the St. Ives 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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20 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Mr J

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the St. Ives 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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20 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Silvia D

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in st. ives areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar electricity.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 20/09/2021 11:34.please c...

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28 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Adrian B

Start Date: Immediate

call anytime. roof faces: se type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 2 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became interested i...

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05 Nov

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Ben B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: post-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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04 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Ben B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: post-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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21 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Ben B

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became int...

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20 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Ben B

Start Date: Immediate

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became int...

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25 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Mr J

Start Date: Immediate

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 St. Ives area

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13 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Colin A

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace location of roof: extension property age: 1930-70 height of roof: 1st floor how much of the roof needs repairing would you say...

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18 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

St. Ives - TR26

Enquiry from: Kim K

Start Date: Immediate

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in St Ives charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around St Ives can vary depending upon the sort of job that you need to have actually done in your home.

It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in St Ives charge?". It's generally great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Prices will rise and fall based on the products and also the tradesman chosen. The table reveals the types of service that Solar Panel Installers normally do as well as the regular price series of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by project.

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in St Ives is:

£8,808

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2025
Solar panel in St Ives £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in St Ives £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in St Ives £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in St Ives £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in St Ives £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in St Ives £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in St Ives £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in St Ives £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in St Ives £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in St Ives £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in St Ives £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in St Ives £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in St Ives £3,400-£5,100

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Is it best to get solar panels installed by a professional?
Yes. It will always be best to get solar panels installed by a professional because they have gone through lots of training and have all the relevant qualifications to install solar panels correctly. Whenever you’re dealing with electricity, if something goes wrong it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself, so it’s always worth leaving it to the professionals. The other thing to bear in mind is that it’s best to get solar panels installed by a professional, MCS-registered engineer so you’re eligible for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. The SEG is a government-backed scheme where your energy supplier pays you for each unit of electricity you send back to the grid. Each supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times, even if wholesale electricity prices dip below zero. According to the Energy Saving Trust, if you’re at home all day and live in the South East, combine the savings on your electricity bills with your SEG payments and you could save up to £330 a year, meaning the system could pay for itself within 16 years. If you don’t use an MCS-registered company to install your solar panels, you won’t be able to claim the SEG. It’s also unlikely that you’d be able to claim payments for any other schemes that may become available in the future, so it’s always best to leave your solar panel installation to the professionals.
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 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.

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 much do commercial solar panels cost?

There are a wide range of benefits you stand to derive by installing solar panels for your business operations. Not only can it help you save money,  but it can also go a long way to help reduce your business’ environmental footprint. Regardless of whether your company is big or small, it can still benefit immensely by making use of solar panels. If you’re considering the installation of solar panels in your business environment, then you probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to complete the project. In order to help you make the most informed purchase decision, we’ve created this post to give you a good insight into commercial solar panel pricing. Let’s take a look!

 

Generally, the cost of commercial solar panels is within the range of £16000 to £70000 for small to mid-sized companies. However, there are a number of factors that can influence the cost of commercial solar panels which includes the size of the roof, the amount of energy that’s generated as well as the number incorporated. There is a need to evaluate the cost of solar panels so as to determine whether or not they’re a feasible option for your business. In order to determine the amount of energy your company uses per month, simply take a closer look at your utility bill.  This should indicate just how much energy you use per month as well as how much the utility company charges per kW. In general, most small to medium sized companies will incorporate 30,000 to 50,000 kWh annually and you can expect the cost to differ based on your location and the size of your system. The rule of thumb with larger systems is to calculate using £1000 per kW, plus VAT as the yardstick.

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 do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

How many solar thermal panels do I need?
Generally, the amount of solar thermal panels you need depends on the number of people living in your home. Experts say that as a rule of thumb you’ll need 1m2 of solar panels for each adult living in your home. So if you live in a 4-person household, you can expect an MCS-registered installer to recommend you a 4m2 system. However, if you have any obstructions near your home that could increase shade on your panels, you might be encouraged to go up to nearer 2m2 per person. You want to make sure that your panels can produce enough hot water for your home as you’ll rely less on your back-up form of heating, which might be a gas boiler or electric immersion heater. Maximise the free energy from the sun and you could save up to £60 per year if you have a gas boiler, £70 if you have an immersion heater or £100 if you have an LPG boiler. Of course, you’ll also need to make sure you’ve got enough roof space for the amount of solar thermal panels that you want, but your installer will be able to advise you on the best course of action.

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