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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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Springwell Electrical

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MCS, NICEIC, NAPIT, RECC certified electricians and Solar PV Installers in the North East.
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FEC RENEWABLES

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FEC Renewables - Powering Tomorrow, Today. Location: Based in the heart of Tickhill near Doncaster. What We Offer: ...
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Solar and battery installations on homes in the North of England.since 2013
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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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27 Apr

Solar Panel | Cleaning

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: David G

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Property is a bungalow and ii have 15 panels on the roof above a conservatory

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22 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Natalia S

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via SMS at 08:54 Homeowner confirmed via email at 08:54 Homeowner lives in the Seaham area. ...

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01 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Brian S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner lives in the seaham area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shadin...

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30 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Gary H

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3 kw feed in system 2 story building

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11 Aug

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 4kw - 10kw

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Thomas B

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solar panels fitted to factory roof your role in the business: owner if you are not the owner is the decision made by a project group: no is the building: a free hold do you know the size system you ...

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16 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Chikavenkatappa R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the seaham area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shading to ro...

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10 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Syed K

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

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04 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Judith F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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29 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Judith F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint

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29 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Judith F

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

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30 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Gill Y

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via They live in the Seaham area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss their options.

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06 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Malcolm C

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red light on inverter possibly due to dampness needs system check 12 panels on ground floor roof are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what area of repair are you ...

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26 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Alma S

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

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13 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Peter S

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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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05 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Peter S

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via phone at 16:18 Mr lives in the Seaham area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call t...

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Lindsey O

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via They live in the Seaham area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss their options.

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02 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Dean J

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via SMS at 08:35 Mr confirmed via email at 08:35 Mr lives in the Seaham area. Solar PV panels Roof...

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04 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Richard C

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Call anytime. Roof faces: SE 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 inter...

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03 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Richard C

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call anytime. roof faces: se 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 inter...

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02 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Jimmy C

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Seaham cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Seaham can fluctuate depending on the sort of work that you need to have carried out in your house.

It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Seaham cost?". It's always very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Prices are going to change based upon the materials and the tradesperson selected. The list shows the kinds of work that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and also the regular price variety of these tasks. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by project.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Seaham can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

How much can I save on my electricity bill?

The more you’re at home during the day, the more you can save on your electricity bill, since solar panels generate electricity during the day. The Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) ended in March 2019, but the new Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you, via your energy supplier, for the electricity you export back to the grid. With the savings involved in generating your own electricity and SEG payments, you can expect to save up to £390 per year on your electricity bill.

how much are solar panels for a commercial property/?

Installing solar panels for your business operations can provide you with a number of impressive benefits. It is not only capable of helping you minimize your business’ environmental footprint but it can also go a long way to help you save money. Irrespective of your company’s size, whether big or small, it can still benefit immensely by making use of solar panels. If you’re currently planning to install solar panels in your business environment, then you’d probably want to know just how much it’ll cost to complete the project. In this post, we aim to give you a good insight into commercial solar panel pricing so as to help you make the best informed decisions possible . Let’s take a look!

 

In truth, there’s no single and accurate answer to this question as there are a number of factors that can influence the cost of commercial solar panels. These factors include the size of the roof, the amount of energy that’s generated as well as the number incorporated. To give you a general idea, the price of solar panels for commercial property is usually within the range of £16000 to £70000 for small to mid-sized companies. For a more accurate estimate, you’ll need to get in touch with a professional with your unique needs.

 

There is also 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.

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.

how long does it take to install commercial solar panels?

After making the very important business decision to go solar, you may also want to know just how long it’ll take to complete the installation process and start generating electricity. After all, generating electricity is the main reason you made the switch to solar system. In this post, we’re going to provide you with in depth details on how long it takes to install solar panels as well as the factors that may affect that time.

 

The entire process of solar panels installation and getting them approved isn’t an overnight process. You’ll have to wait for periods for each step of the process whereby one must be completed before moving to the next. The time required to complete each step can, however, vary largely depending on your location, the type of solar panels you opt for, the solar company you hire as well as the number of people that’ll be making the installation. Here are the steps to a solar system installation and the estimated time each are expected to take:

  • Site assessment. Once you chosen your solar company, the first step would be to have a solar professional from the company to visit the site to examine the roof and other features so as to make sure that they’re able to support a solar system. From the initial contact to scheduling the site visit, this step can take up to 1 to 2 weeks
  • Local permitting. This involves getting the right permits from your local authorities. This can take up to 3 to 6 or more weeks.
  • Solar system design. This may take up to a week or two depending on whether or not you need design approval and also where the parts are coming from
  • Installation. This step can take a week or two depending on the size af your solar panel and roof.
  • Inspection. This step can take up to a week depending on where you reside and how quickly the inspector can visit.
  • Utility connection. Depending on your utility company, this step can take up to 2 weeks.
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

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.

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.

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