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22 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Darren B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Kirkby Stephen 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 app...

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05 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Nicholas S

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: SE Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. In Conservation Area; will be applying for consent Hot water tan...

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Debbie W

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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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Debbie W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panels and possible storage batteries are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the prope...

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16 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Christopher Y

Start Date: Less than one month

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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16 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Christopher Y

Start Date: Less than one month

i need solar panels and batteries are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3...

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Christopher M

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 Kirkby Stephen area

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28 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Pete P

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

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01 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Stuart P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading mr lives in kirkby stephen area please call to arrange appointment and discuss a...

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07 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Reginald C

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

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04 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Len G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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03 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Rowena T

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Customer living in Kirkby Stephen area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest via email at 15:20 / via SMS at 15:20 Roof space available No...

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14 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Martyn C

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

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15 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Linda B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels: s...

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20 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Howard P

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels: S...

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14 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Jim A

Start Date: Immediate

installation of evacuated tube solar thermal panels to fit into an existing thermal store (solar tappings and thermostat pockets are present) are you the property owner: owner of the property propert...

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13 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Jim A

Start Date: Immediate

installation of evacuated tube solar thermal panels to fit into an existing thermal store (solar tappings and thermostat pockets are present) are you the property owner: owner of the property propert...

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20 Nov

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Gavin W

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ current source of heating for the renewable incentive: oil other forms: solar hot water agr...

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19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Gavin W

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ current source of heating for the renewable incentive: oil other forms: solar hot water agr...

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09 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kirkby Stephen - CA17

Enquiry from: Jordon C

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via SMS at 10:18 Mr confirmed via email at 10:18 Mr lives in the Kirkby Stephen area. Solar PV pan...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Kirkby Stephen cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Kirkby Stephen can fluctuate depending upon the sort of work that you want to have performed in your residence.

It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Kirkby Stephen charge?". It's often very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their work. Rates will likely rise and fall based on the products as well as the tradesman chosen. The list reveals the kinds of task that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and the typical price series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Kirkby Stephen can do:

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Kirkby Stephen is:

£8,704

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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 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.

Is solar thermal worth it in the UK?
We certainly think solar thermal is worth it in the UK. While we have cold winters that affects the amount of sunlight we get during those months, solar thermal panels can still generate a little heat in the winter on sunny days, and your back-up boiler or immersion heater can do the rest. The average cost of a 6m2 solar thermal system in the UK is £4,500. While that might seem like a lot of money up front, you’ll be able to make back some of that cost through Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. The RHI is a Government scheme that pays you for every unit of renewable heat that you generate, and a 6m2 system could earn you up to £525 per year over seven years. That means you could end up paying less than £1,000 for free renewable heat for your home! As well as the RHU, you’ll see a saving on your fuel bills since you’ll be less reliant on your traditional form of heating. If you have a natural gas boiler, you could save up to £60 a year on your bills, while if you’re switching from LPG the savings could be as much as £100 per year. So, we definitely think solar thermal is worth it in the UK! Plus, you’ll be reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air for everyone in the country, so you can feel good knowing that you’re doing your bit.
Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

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.
how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. 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.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

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.

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