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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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07 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Joanna H

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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...

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Brian H

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

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09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

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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...

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02 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

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01 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

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Customer living in Durham 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...

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20 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via SMS at 23:02 Homeowner lives in the Durham area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please c...

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28 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

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24 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

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21 Jan

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Benjamin O

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customer made an enquiry for thermodynamic panels and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a solar panel installer.mr lives in the durham area and would like a call to discuss op...

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27 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Philip V

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: none please call to appoint

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27 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Philip V

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solar panals produce electricity hot water 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 proper...

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05 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Penny A

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customer in durham areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 05/12/2023 12:52.please call to ar...

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30 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Sue C

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homeowner solar battery supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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23 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Marian D

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I need someone who would give me a schematic of my existing solar battery installation by Solis model no:-RHI-3.6K-48ES-5G. As I have no records to show to who it was fitted by

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14 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Sue C

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property type: semi detached 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 to have the solar panels on: pitched is yo...

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31 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Peter K

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

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25 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Peter K

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customer in the durham area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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25 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: Peter K

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customer in the durham area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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19 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Durham - DH6

Enquiry from: David K

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three bedroom semi. ex council house.

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03 Oct

Solar Panel | Cleaning

Durham - DH1

Enquiry from: Elizabeth M

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pigeons have built a nest under my solar panels and are roosting under there at night. i would like the debris removed and access blocked right round the panels.

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Durham charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Durham can be very different depending upon the type of task that you require to have actually done in your residence.

It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Durham charge?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their services. Prices will certainly change based on the products and also the tradesperson chosen. The list reveals the sorts of work that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and also the standard price variety of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do be very different by project.

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

£8,704

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

Should I clean solar PV panels myself

If your solar panels are mounted on your roof and you require a ladder to reach them we would always recommend you get a professional to do the work for your own safety.

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.

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

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.
How do I test my solar panel?

If you want to test your solar panel system to see if it’s working properly or just to see what output it’s giving, you can do this using a multimeter to measure current, or amps, and voltage.

Before you start, you’ll need to find the voltage (v) and current (A) ratings of your panel. You should be able to find them on the back of the panel. You should also make sure that it’s a nice clear, sunny day to get the best readings out of your panel. You should also check that it’s safe to be up on your roof!

To measure open circuit voltage, you’ll need to make sure that your solar panel is completely disconnected from your system’s regulator and battery (if you have one). Angle the panel towards the sun, and ensure that your multimeter is set to measure volts. Measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals by connecting the negative contact on the voltmeter to the negative on the panel and the positive contact on the voltmeter to the positive on the panel.

Then, you can move on to the short circuit current. Follow the same steps as the open circuit voltage, but ensure that your multimeter is set at 10A to start with.

Only try to test your solar panel if it’s safe to do so. If your roof isn’t accessible without scaffolding or specialist equipment, consider speaking to an MCS-registered solar company about your concerns. They may recommend that they come to service your solar panel system.

how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

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