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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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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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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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10 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL3

Enquiry from: Zowie R

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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 Confirmed at 15:13 via phone Customer live...

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09 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL9

Enquiry from: Derek W

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

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05 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL1

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Homeowner lives in the Plymouth area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure on what kW they want No s...

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26 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL3

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

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25 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL6

Enquiry from: Alison N

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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 Plymouth area

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25 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL9

Enquiry from: Dayne L

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22 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL7

Enquiry from: Paul P

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

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22 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Plymouth - PL3

Enquiry from: Caroline C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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22 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL3

Enquiry from: Caroline C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are looki...

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21 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL7

Enquiry from: Mark E

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10 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL6

Enquiry from: Andrew H

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01 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Plymouth - PL8

Enquiry from: Mike M

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Call any time. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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30 Jul

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Plymouth - PL5

Enquiry from: Daniel W

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customer in plymouth areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 30/07/2024 16:26.please call to arrang...

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30 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Plymouth - PL5

Enquiry from: Daniel W

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customer in plymouth areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 30/07/2024 16:26.please call to arrang...

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23 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Plymouth - PL5

Enquiry from: Helen S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we are having our extention built starting this week. scaffolding is currently in place. the roof is flat and we were hoping to fiberglass the mounts in place when the roofer is working. are you the p...

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15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL5

Enquiry from: Michael K

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via phone at 08:07 Homeowner lives in the Plymouth area. Solar PV panels Roof space availa...

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09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL4

Enquiry from: Justin K

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08 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL5

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07 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Plymouth - PL1

Enquiry from: Varghese M

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Homeowner lives in the Plymouth area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to make an appointme...

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07 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Plymouth - PL3

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Plymouth charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Plymouth can fluctuate depending on the sort of task that you need to have carried out in your residence.

It's the inquiry we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Plymouth charge?". It's generally great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Rates will likely vary based upon the materials as well as the tradesman chosen. The list shows the sorts of job that Solar Panel Installers normally do as well as the typical cost series of these projects. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Plymouth can do:

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

£8,808

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2025
Solar panel in Plymouth £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in Plymouth £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Plymouth £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Plymouth £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Plymouth £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Plymouth £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Plymouth £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Plymouth £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Plymouth £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Plymouth £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Plymouth £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Plymouth £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Plymouth £3,400-£5,100

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

How to install solar thermal panels?
We always recommend that you ask an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels so you can take advantage of the RHI and any other schemes that may come up in the future. However, if you’re sure you want to do it yourself or you just want a rundown of what the installers will do, here are the general steps on how to install solar thermal panels:
  1. After the installer’s measured up, given you an estimated output and recommended some systems for you, they’ll arrange date to come to your home to install the solar thermal panels. They’ll also let you know if any scaffolding will be required.
  2. Next, they will start to fit the panels, or collectors, to your roof. Stainless steel brackets will be provided with the system and they will remove your roof tiles or slates to attach the brackets to the rafters. They’ll then replace the tiles and add waterproof flashing to ensure you don’t get any roof leaks, and add the frame.
  3. If you’ve chosen evacuated tube solar thermal panels, the installer will bolt the heat transfer unit to the top of the frame but not install the tubes until nearer the end. This is because the tubes start to transfer heat to the exchanger immediately, and when everything is unconnected this could damage the unit.
  4. If you don’t need a new boiler with your installation, a new dual coil water cylinder, pump and system control system will be fitted. It’s best in a loft or upper floor of your home.
  5. A new thermal store or hot water tank that will store the heat provided by the solar system is much larger than a standard tank but it may fit in the spot of your old one. The installer will ensure that it’s connected to the mains cold water, your other heating source (such as a gas boiler or biomass boiler), immersion heater, temperature sensors and the solar collectors themselves.
  6. Next they will install the pumping station, usually near the water tank. The expansion tank will be installed on the solar thermal loop, which is usually nearby. Its job is to prevent pressure changes that could damage the system.
  7. You’ll get a heat generation meter which must be MCS-certified if you want to take advantage of the RHI, and any control equipment that comes with the system will be installed.
  8. The installers will then bring the system to pressure by pumping the heat transfer liquid into the system up to a pressure of around 2 bar.
  9. Finally, your MCS-registered installer will register your solar thermal system so you can apply for RHI payments of up to £525 per year.
  10. So that’s the process of installing solar thermal panels. Remember – it's always best to use a professional to install any kind of renewable technology.
Can you install commercial solar panels on a flat roof?

With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of solar panels, it should not be an option for just a few just because of the size and/or pitch of their roof. A number of individuals with flat roofs decide against solar panels due to the fact that they believe that the panels can’t be installed due to the lack of direct sunlight. However, in truth, this thought is absolutely incorrect. This is because it is actually very possible to fit solar panels on flat roofs and you can also benefit from a good amount of electricity that’ll be generated over time. In this post, we’re going to look at the possibilities involved in the installation of commercial solar panels on a flat roof. Let’s get started!

 

In reality, flat roof solar systems are mostly found on commercial buildings as their roof is typically made to be flat. Although, it’s important to note that it’s absolutely possible for them to be fitted on domestic properties too. The type of solar array that’s installed makes use of the same type of solar panel as a conventional system, however, there are some considerations that’ll have to be made moving forward. The array must be able to self clean during the rainy season while also avoiding damage whenever there’s a strong wind. The installation company you choose should take the pitch of the system into account, so as to make sure that its able to capture as much energy from the sun as possible. And that’s exactly why you should consider the use of thin film solar cells which are very flexible and moves with the sun as the day goes by, securing as much sunlight as possible as its always in direct light.

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.
can solar thermal be used for central heating?

If you’re thinking about getting a solar thermal system for your home, it’s normal to consider the possibility of using the system for central heating. So is this viable? In this article, you’ll learn how solar thermal panels can be incorporated for heating. Let’s have a closer look!

Heating and hot water systems, on the average, takes up a sizeable part ( up to 70 percent) of our energy bills. Now take a moment to imagine how cool it’ll be to generate your own hot water for free without having to depend on any supplier which in turn significantly reduces your energy bills. Well, this is exactly the work of central heating systems that are powered by solar. That’s super cool, right? Well, let’s have a look at how this works.

While solar panels generates electricity, solar thermal panels produces heat for hot water production. However, what’s important is the fact that they both make use of the sun’s natural energy to provide us with a free and renewable energy we can use in our homes. Here’s how it works.

Solar thermal panels directed at central heating incorporates the sun’s natural energy to heat water in a storage cylinder which is then available for use at home. These solar thermal panels are exposed to the sunlight by fitting them on the roof of the home. Generally, they’ll include tubes that contains liquid whose job is to collect the heat and then transfer it to a hot water cylinder that’s solar compatible in your home. The heat is generated for free and is also renewable. This is help you save lots of money on oil, gas and even electricity which you purchase to power the cylinder.

Is it best to get solar panels installed by a professional?
Yes. It will always be best to get solar panels installed by a professional because they have gone through lots of training and have all the relevant qualifications to install solar panels correctly. Whenever you’re dealing with electricity, if something goes wrong it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself, so it’s always worth leaving it to the professionals. The other thing to bear in mind is that it’s best to get solar panels installed by a professional, MCS-registered engineer so you’re eligible for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. The SEG is a government-backed scheme where your energy supplier pays you for each unit of electricity you send back to the grid. Each supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times, even if wholesale electricity prices dip below zero. According to the Energy Saving Trust, if you’re at home all day and live in the South East, combine the savings on your electricity bills with your SEG payments and you could save up to £330 a year, meaning the system could pay for itself within 16 years. If you don’t use an MCS-registered company to install your solar panels, you won’t be able to claim the SEG. It’s also unlikely that you’d be able to claim payments for any other schemes that may become available in the future, so it’s always best to leave your solar panel installation to the professionals.
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

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.

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.

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