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20 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: Stefan N

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

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11 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA5

Enquiry from: Rachel F

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

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08 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

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28 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA6

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31 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA1

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09 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Mark L

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30 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Carlisle - CA1

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20 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Alan F

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17 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Alan F

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29 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA6

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30 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA6

Enquiry from: George N

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olar panels fitted to new build

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Arkadiusz B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. mr lives in the carlisle area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment are you...

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: Steven D

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Solar panel installation to reduce our energy costs in the home.

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Philip G

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via phone at 14:52 Mr lives in the Carlisle area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading...

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31 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA3

Enquiry from: David B

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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 Carlisle area

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Eight B

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

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA4

Enquiry from: Mark D

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via SMS at 10:08 Mr confirmed via email at 10:08 Mr lives in the Carlisle area. Solar PV panels Roo...

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28 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Jonathan C

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Shed and conservatory solar panels

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23 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Keith W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Carlisle cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Carlisle can vary depending upon the kind of task that you need to have actually performed in your home.

It's the question we are asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Carlisle charge?". It's generally great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Prices will likely change based on the products and the tradesperson selected. The list shows the types of work that Solar Panel Installers generally do and the typical cost variety of these tasks. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by job.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

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.

what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

Can Solar Panels be installed on an office building?
With energy prices rising steadily over the past couple of years, it’s little surprise several individuals are now seeking other options for powering their commercial and office buildings. With that said, the most common energy saving solutions incorporated by a lot of people are solar panels and wind turbines – the former being the favourite of most. Not only because they feature fewer moving parts, but also because they require less maintenance. So, can solar panels be installed on an office building? The short and simple answer to this question is yes, solar panels can definitely be installed on an office building. They’re noiseless, requires minimal maintenance, reduces your carbon footprint and saves you money. However, there’s the need to ensure that the best solar panels are installed on your office building to be able to fully enjoy these aforementioned benefits and more. So how do you go about that? Let’s take a look! If you want to install a solar panel, you’d discover that they come in various sizes, quality as well as cost. It’s important to always consider the panel’s size and select one that’s appropriate for your office roof as well as power needs. Furthermore, the efficiency is also crucial. When you get an efficient system, this is able to charge the batteries a lot quicker with a higher energy output, meaning more energy savings for you. What’s more? The durability of the panel is also important as a panel that’s durable comes with quality parts which helps you avoid downtimes at work. Finally, you should also consider a solar panel with a warranty which covers a more extended period. Several panels come with warranties of over ten years, but if you can get the one of over 20 years then the better.
Who makes solar thermal panels?

There are a few trusted companies in the UK that make solar panels. While there are other solar thermal panels out there that are made by Chinese and American companies, we’ll focus on the brands with a longstanding presence in the UK since these are the panels MCS-registered solar companies are likely to recommend to you.

Viessmann, Worcester Bosch, Solar UK and Dimplex make some of the best solar thermal panels in the UK. Dimplex and Viessmann offer both flat plate and evacuated tube solar panels, while Solar UK only offers evacuated tubes. Worcester Bosch’s Greenskies range are all flat plate collectors. Viessmann’s panels come with a 5-year warranty, while Worcester Bosch and Dimplex offer extensive 10-year warranties. However, Solar UK offer a comprehensive 25-year warranty and guarantee that the panels will deliver the same level of performance for 25 years!

We’d recommend choosing evacuated tube solar thermal panels because they are the most efficient. While there won’t be much difference between evacuated tubes and flat plates in the summer, in the winter evacuated tubes are much better at taking heat from the sun than flat plates. Since our winters are long and cold with few daylight hours, we think it makes sense to go with evacuated tubes. However, if your priority is looks over maximising efficiency, you might want to choose flat plate collectors since they sit flat on the roof and look more like solar PV panels, whereas the evacuated tubes will stick out.

how much energy does a solar panel produce?

If you’re looking to purchase and install a solar system for your home or property, then knowing the amount of energy a solar panel can produce can go a long way to help you determine just how much solar panels that’ll be needed to power your entire house. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the amount of energy that can be generated by a solar panel to help you make informed decisions going ahead.

First and foremost, you should note that each and every solar panel is rated by how much direct current power they’re able to generate under standard testing conditions. The output of a solar panel is given in watts units (W) and it stands for the theoretical power generation of the panel under direct sunlight as well as temperature conditions. Generally, several domestic solar panels possesses power output ratings which ranges from 250 watts to 400 watts. And as you would have expected, the higher power ratings are preferable when compared to the lower power ratings. What’s more? The total wattage of your solar panels will greatly influence a major part of your overall solar system cost.

Assuming you’re able to get just about 5 hours of direct sunlight every day, you can determine the output of your solar panel in this way - 5 hours x 290 watts ( wattage example of a premium solar panel) = 1450 watts-hours or approximately 1.5 kilowatts per hour (kWh). hence, the individual solar panel output in your array should be able to generate about 500 to 550 kWh of energy every year. This is sufficient energy to power some small appliances without problems.

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 often should you clean solar panels

To have your solar panels working at full strength at all times is crucial as this can go a long way to help you reduce your energy bill. In order to achieve this, you simply can’t afford to ignore having them regularly cleaned and free from all sorts of dirt, dust, debris, pollen, bird droppings and the likes. Now it’s quite reasonable to think rain or wind should be able to get the job done, but unfortunately this is not so. What solar panels need is a proper clean which you can decide to do by yourself or call in a qualified professional – the latter which is strongly recommended.

 

Cleaning of solar panels has to do with working at heights which can be very dangerous especially if you don’t have enough confidence to pull it off. And even if you have zero phobia for heights, solar panel cleaning requires experience as well as some specialized skills and tools possessed by the professionals. However, the question here is, how often should solar panels be cleaned to keep them operating at optimal efficiency?

 

Well, according to the manufacturers, solar panels should be cleaned twice a year. However, if this is something that you feel is not achievable by you, then you should at least give then an annual clean. The best or most advisable time to do this during the year is at the end of the summer months. This will ensure that you have a fully functioning solar array which is ready and prepared to withstand whatever the cold period throws at you. At the end of the day, you’d have them looking spotless clean while also working at full strength and reducing your energy bills.

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