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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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My Home Solar Group

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My Home Solar specialize in solar PV in the renewable energy market expanding vastly since formation, offering solar produ...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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Safeguard Installations

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Offers services in OTTERY ST MARY
We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.

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30 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Alistair W

Start Date: Immediate

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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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Alistair W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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27 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Serena M

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

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04 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Hannah S

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

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26 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Kristine A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in ottery st. mary area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via . available roof space no shading please call homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote are you t...

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24 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Louise R

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Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Ms. confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Ms. lives in Ottery St. Mary area Please call to arrange appointment and discu...

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27 Jan

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Jon B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: solar hot water agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please cal...

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26 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Jon B

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: solar hot water agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please cal...

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20 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Dennis L

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 bedrooms interested in thermodynamic quote: yes please call to appoint

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12 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Dennis L

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call any-time roof faces: se type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: yes how became intereste...

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11 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Dennis L

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Call any-time Roof faces: SE Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became intereste...

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05 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Jim B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in ottery st. mary area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss opt...

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05 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Polly W

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

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11 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Matthew G

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Pass: 4 - Call any time. 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...

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27 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Steve D

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Customer looking to have Solar Panels installed on their home. Homeowner Supplied and Fitted Please Call to Appoint

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18 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Elliott K

Start Date: Immediate

*Homeowner- Solar pv panels Detached 4 bedrooms South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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16 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Elliott K

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Are you the owner of the property?: Yes How many Bedrooms does that property have?: 4 What type of Property is it?: Detached Do you have any obstructions on the your roof?: Velux Windows Do you kn...

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22 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Derek M

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Is the roof you are looking to have the solar panels on: Pitched Is your roof ob...

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23 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Derek M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Feed In Tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...

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12 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ottery St. Mary - EX11

Enquiry from: Daryl H

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Are you the owner of the property?: No How many Bedrooms does that property have?: 2 What type of Property is it?: Semi-detached Do you have any obstructions on the your roof?: None Do you know w...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Ottery St Mary charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Ottery St Mary can differ depending on the sort of task that you require to have done in your house.

It's the inquiry we are asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Ottery St Mary cost?". It's definitely great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Rates will rise and fall based upon the products and also the tradesperson selected. The list reveals the kinds of task that Solar Panel Installers normally do and also the typical cost range of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by project.

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Ottery St Mary is:

£9,267

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Ottery St Mary £4,075-£7,565
Solar thermal in Ottery St Mary £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Ottery St Mary £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Ottery St Mary £7,600-£20,400
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Ottery St Mary £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Ottery St Mary £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Ottery St Mary £2,540-£4,695
Supply-only solar electricity in Ottery St Mary £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Ottery St Mary £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Ottery St Mary £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Ottery St Mary £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Ottery St Mary £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Ottery St Mary £4,200-£7,550

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

What are solar panels made of?

Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells are made from silicon semiconductors, which absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.

There are three main types of PV cell: monocrystalline solar cells, polycrystalline solar cells, and thin film solar cells. Monocrystalline cells are usually the most efficient and expensive, and thin film solar cells are the cheapest and least efficient. These are all made from silicone, but are manufactured in different ways.

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 long do solar panels last?

How long your solar panels will last depends on their age and quality. Most modern solar panels have 20-30 year warranties, but this doesn’t mean that they’ll stop working at this point. Many will stay at a good efficiency level for up to 40 years, while others will start to decline earlier.

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.

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.

Can I install solar thermal panels myself?
In theory, you can install solar thermal panels yourself. But it’s best to leave it to professionals. We’ll explain why here. Solar thermal panels work in a similar way to solar PV panels. They use collectors, in the form of evacuated tubes or flat plate collectors, to collect heat from the sun and use it to heat up water that’s stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up to heat the water further so it’s at the temperature you want. So should you install a solar thermal system yourself? It certainly seems tempting since you can buy full solar thermal DIY kits with everything you need for £1,500 to £2,000. To have a solar hot water system installed by a professional, you’re looking at between £5,000 and £6,000, so it looks like there’s a significant saving to be made. However, if you want to take advantage of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments, which is a Government scheme where you’re paid for using a renewable energy source to heat your home and/or its hot water, you can’t install it yourself. You need to engage a Microgeneration Certification Scheme-registered installer who can issue you with a certificate to say that the solar thermal panels have been installed correctly. For a 4m2 system that serves a 4-person household, the payments could be up to £375 per year. That means you could pay your system off within 14 years, and that’s not taking into account any of the savings you’ll make on your energy bills. So, while you can install solar thermal panels yourself, it’s much better in the long term to have them installed by an MCS-registered company.
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.
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.

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