Find a Solar Panel Installer you can trust in County Durham.

Choose from 85 Solar Panel Installers, all rated by people like you.

Over 729 reviews & an average rating of 4.4/5 stars, you'll find the right pro

Choose and shortlist

Use the shortlist button to select up to 4 tradespeople, enter your project details and press send

or

Keen to get on with the job?

Get up to 4 quotes from local Solar Panel Installers near you

View Shortlist
Verified ProOver 50 Reviews

Glow Green

418 review(s)
Offers services in COUNTY DURHAM
Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
Verified Pro

Springwell Electrical

0 review(s)
Offers services in COUNTY DURHAM
MCS, NICEIC, NAPIT, RECC certified electricians and Solar PV Installers in the North East.
Verified Pro

FEC RENEWABLES

0 review(s)
Offers services in COUNTY DURHAM
FEC Renewables - Powering Tomorrow, Today. Location: Based in the heart of Tickhill near Doncaster. What We Offer: ...
Over 50 Reviews

Saveheatenergy Renewables

111 review(s)
Offers services in COUNTY DURHAM
Solar and battery installations on homes in the North of England.since 2013

Eco Energ Solutions Renewables

0 review(s)
Offers services in COUNTY DURHAM
We are a Renewable Energy Consultancy as well as a distributor, designer and accredited installer of sustainable energy te...

Recent Solar Panel Installer Enquiries

15 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: George L

Start Date: Immediate

Customer in Durham area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via email/SMS. Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote

Post a similar request >

13 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Jimmy W

Start Date: Immediate

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

Post a similar request >

13 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Chris H

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 Darlington area

Post a similar request >

13 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Sandra H

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 Durham area

Post a similar request >

11 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Peterlee - SR8

Enquiry from: Alan G

Start Date: Immediate

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

Post a similar request >

11 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Stanley - DH9

Enquiry from: Paul C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Homeowner lives in Stanley area Please call to arrange appointment and d...

Post a similar request >

07 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Joanna H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via SMS at 08:34 Homeowner lives in the Consett, Durham, Stanley area. Solar PV panels Roo...

Post a similar request >

07 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shildon - DL4

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

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

Post a similar request >

07 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newton Aycliffe - DL5

Enquiry from: Stephen S

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 Newton Aycliffe area

Post a similar request >

13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Brian H

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

Post a similar request >

09 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Victoria W

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panel maintenance/cleaning. Possible netting.

Post a similar request >

26 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ferryhill - DL17

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: Immediate

A free estimate on solar panels cost to be fitted to the roof and a survey on whether the roof would need work doing prior to fitment.

Post a similar request >

15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Job B

Start Date: 3+ months

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

Post a similar request >

09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Eric v

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer living in Consett, Durham, Stanley area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arra...

Post a similar request >

06 May

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Peterlee - SR8

Enquiry from: Branislav K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around peterlee. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informatio...

Post a similar request >

06 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Peterlee - SR8

Enquiry from: Branislav K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around peterlee. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informatio...

Post a similar request >

06 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterlee - SR8

Enquiry from: Branislav K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: solar hot water, ground source heat pumps, building maintenance, bathroom fitting, upvc do...

Post a similar request >

06 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Peterlee - SR8

Enquiry from: Branislav K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via they live in the peterlee area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their options...

Post a similar request >

04 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ferryhill - DL17

Enquiry from: Julie C

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 Confirmed at 10:44 via SMS Customer liv...

Post a similar request >

02 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Mark A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

Post a similar request >

How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in County Durham cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around County Durham can be very different depending on the sort of work that you want to have performed in your residence.

It's the inquiry we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in County Durham cost?". It's definitely better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Rates are going to vary based upon the products as well as the tradesman picked. The table reveals the kinds of work that Solar Panel Installers usually do as well as the average price range of these tasks. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in County Durham can do:

View our Solar Panel Installer cost guide View our Solar Panel Installer advice

The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in County Durham is:

£8,704

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in County Durham £5,325-£4,065
Solar thermal in County Durham £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in County Durham £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in County Durham £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in County Durham £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in County Durham £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in County Durham £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in County Durham £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in County Durham £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in County Durham £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in County Durham £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in County Durham £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in County Durham £3,400-£5,100

Related Solar Panel Installer searches in County Durham

Solar Panel Installer FAQs

what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

How much do solar panels cost?
The cost of solar panels has reduced significantly over the years. While a system may have cost you up to £20,000 in the early days, that’s not the case anymore. So how much do solar panels cost today? The cost of an average 4kW system on an average home will set you back between £4,500-6,500. But pair that with the savings on your electricity bills and payments that you can receive from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), the net cost could be much less. The SEG is a payment from your energy supplier for any electricity that you don’t use and send back to the grid. Each energy supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times. This replaces the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) which used to pay solar panel owners per kW of electricity they generated as well as that which they sent back to the grid. This was a much more lucrative scheme which saw homeowners earn back the cost of their system within a few years, but it ended in March 2019. Now, with the SEG and your savings on your electricity bills, you could save up to £330 a year – meaning you could break even within 14 years. Solar panel systems are likely to last up to 25 years, so they’re still well worth investing in. Combine that with the saving of 1.29 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, and you’ve done your bit for the environment.
How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

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 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 much do solar thermal panels cost?
How much solar thermal panels cost in total will depend on whether you’re engaging an MCS-registered installer to fit them for you or whether you’re going to do it yourself. We’d always recommend that you get a reputable company to install them for you, since they have all the relevant skills and training to do the best job. However, there are DIY solar thermal panel kits out there that have everything you need to install them. If you get an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels, you should expect to spend between £4,000 and £5,000. If you buy a solar thermal panel kit online, it will set you back between £1,500 and £2,000 - but you won’t be able to claim Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. The RHI is a Government scheme that pays you for every unit of heat that you generate from renewable sources, including solar thermal panels. If you’re in a 6-person household and you installed a 6m2 system, you could earn up to £525 per year for seven years. That means that you could pay off over half your system with these payments. Plus, if you’re switching from gas fuel, you can expect to save £60 a year on your bills, but switch from LPG and it could be as much as £100 a year. So while the cost of solar thermal panels will be more upfront if you choose to get them installed by an MCS-registered professional, you could make half the cost back in RHI payments and fuel bill savings, so it’s well worth getting them fitted properly.
Which commercial properties suit 11-50kW solar panels?

It’s vital to purchase a solar panel system that suits your property. If you’re investing in a solar panel system, it makes the most financial sense to get the biggest one possible. However, whether you can do this or not depends on budget and space.

Here’s an idea of how much roof or ground space you’ll need to install a few different sizes of commercial solar panel system.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Approximate area required

11kW, 44, 64m²

20kW, 80, 116m²

30kW, 120, 173m²

40kW, 160, 231m²

50kW, 200, 288m²

how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

Solar Panel Installer help and advice

How it works

Tell us about your Solar Panel Installer project

Answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the right Solar Panel Installer

Get up to 4 free quotes

Receive no-obligation quotes from 4 Solar Panel Installers working in County Durham.

Pick the right pro for you

Compare prices, customer reviews and services, and hire the right Solar Panel Installer.

Are you a Solar Panel Installer in County Durham?

View our open Solar Panel Installer jobs near you

Join today
View Shortlist