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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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14 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Ken F

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06 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

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

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22 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Whitehaven - CA28

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23 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Whitehaven - CA28

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13 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Sean W

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04 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Barry W

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: Yes Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar pan...

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09 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Robin A

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Robin A

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar pa...

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31 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mrs lives in the whitehaven area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss...

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22 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Leon D

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are looking...

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13 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Gian P

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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 Whitehaven area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss

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30 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Sarah S

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23 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Garry C

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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23 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Garry C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar installation with battery and integration with ev charger. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many be...

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07 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Marc R

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via SMS at 17:51 Mr confirmed via email at 17:51 Mr lives in the Whitehaven area. Solar PV panels ...

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02 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

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02 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Peter D

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13 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

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05 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Allan S

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

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16 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Christopher L

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Whitehaven charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Whitehaven can vary depending upon the sort of job that you require to have done in your residence.

It's the inquiry we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Whitehaven cost?". It's often very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their services. Prices will most likely vary based upon the materials as well as the tradesperson picked. The table reveals the sorts of work that Solar Panel Installers normally do and the standard cost series of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do differ by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Whitehaven can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

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.

do you need planning for solar panels commercial building/?

Just like other major house improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels on commercial buildings. The main reason why these standards and regulations were established is to minimize the risk of the solar system becoming an issue or potential hazard in the unforeseeable future. So if you’re thinking about buying and fitting new solar panels, you’ll probably want to know whether or not you’ll require to submit a planning permission application for approval before you can proceed.

 

Fortunately, the installation of solar panels on commercial buildings may be “permitted development which mean you won’t have to apply to the Local Planning Authority for planning permission. There are, however, some important limits and conditions which must be put into consideration in order to benefit from these permitted development rights. Some of the limitations include:

  • The solar panels must be installed on a wall or pitched roof that should project at a maximum of 200mm from the surface of the wall or roof slope.
  • Equipment placed on a roof should not be within one metre of the external edge of that roof.
  • Equipment mounted on a wall must not be within one metre of a junction of that wall with another wall or with the roof of the building
  • If the equipment is on the roof of a building, the capacity for generation of electricity across the entire site must not be more than 1 megawatt.
  • In the situation whereby the panels are installed on a flat roof, the highest part of the equipment should not exceed one metre above the highest part of the roof.

 

In general, obtaining a planning permission is very important and as such, you must discuss your position with your chosen installation company before you proceed.

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 do I connect solar panels to a battery?

If you want to connect solar panels to a battery, it’s likely that it’s because you want to make sure that you don’t waste any electricity when your solar panels are generating energy but you’re not around to use it. Batteries are particularly useful for homeowners that have solar panels but are out during daylight hours; with a solar battery system, your solar panels will feed the electricity they generate into the battery for you to use when you get home.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best thing to do is to get in touch with an MCS-registered company who can talk you through your options. There are different size batteries and the size that’s suitable for you will depend on how much electricity you plan to store and how large your solar panel system is. Some of the top brands of battery storage system include Tesla, SunPower and SolarEdge. If you want to be able to take advantage of selling electricity back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), it’s worth getting an MCS-registered company to install your battery for you, as you may not be eligible for payments if you connect your solar panels to a battery yourself.

You should also consider whether your solar panel system is a ‘storage ready’ solar system. Today, most systems will be, since battery storage is becoming much more common. This means that your solar panel system will have an inverter that can easily integrate a battery. If this is the case, you should be able to purchase the battery you want and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install it.

However, it’s worth bearing in mind that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled incorrectly. If something goes wrong, you could electrocute yourself or cause a fire. If your solar panels and battery cause a fire, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out if you connect the battery yourself. That's why it’s best to ask a reputable installer with all the correct qualifications to connect your solar panels to a battery for you.

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

Which commercial property are 4-10kW commercial solar panels best for?

It’s important to get the right size solar panel system for your commercial property. Solar panels are usually installed on pitched roofs, although they can be fitted on stands on the ground if you have some unused outdoor space. The more panels you install, the more power you’ll generate, but there’s no point buying more panels than you have space for.

Solar panel system sizes are measured in kW. 4-10kW solar panel systems are usually too big for domestic properties but are ideal for smaller commercial properties. Here’s an idea of how many panels and space you’ll need for a few different system sizes:

System size, Number of panels, Area required (approximate)

4kW, 16, 23m²

6kW, 24, 35m²

8kW, 32, 46m²

10kw, 40, 58m²

Bear in mind that solar panels can’t be less than 30cm away from a roof edge, so you’ll need more space than the area that the panels take up.

are solar panels worth it?

Solar panels are a great source of energy with numerous benefits that comes with it. However, the main thing that puts off most homeowners or potential buyers is the fact that the equipment are usually very expensive. So if you’re planning to purchase solar panels to be installed in your home, then you’d probably want to know if it’s actually worth the investment or otherwise. In this article, we aim to give you a good insight into how solar panels works and if its a viable investment.

Generally, the length of time it will take for your solar panels to payback and whether you’ll be able to make money from them will be based on the following factors:

✓ The solar panel PV system’s cost.

✓ The amount of the generated electricity that you’re able to use.

✓ Whether as well as the amount you’re paid to the electricity you’re able to generate and export.

To know whether your solar panels are truly worth it, then a higher initial cost to fit the system will require to be settled with the amount you’re able to save through the use of the renewable electricity it produces, rather than making purchases from your electricity company. In other words, the more renewable energy you’re able to use, the more savings you make. If you’re registered for the FIT and paid per kWh of electricity produced, for 50 percent of that, which is assumed to be exported to the grid. Therefore, if you’re able to use more than 50 percent, you’ll be able to benefit from the investment.

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