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Boxergy

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Boxergy are an Scottish installer of renewables with over 200 reviews on Home Energy Scotlands website. We are MCS accredi...
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Safeguard Installations

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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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Greener Energy Group

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About Us Greener Energy Group have over 30 years combined experience of providing energy saving solutions to customers,...
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ECH Group

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Here at ECH Group we believe in providing the best service and the most competitive prices for our customers, helping them...
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Smart Group (Scotland) UK

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Smart Group Scotland Ltd are an All trades building & renewable Energy company, with specialist slate & tile roofing divis...
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Ecopower Innovations

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Eco Power Innovations Limited is a long established Solar PV design and installation company. It was founded by individual...

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08 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Kingston - EH39

Enquiry from: Iain W

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

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21 May

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Haddington - EH41

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22 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Ben T

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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 Longniddry area

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

East Linton - EH40

Enquiry from: Sonia S

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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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10 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Alex C

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Quote is for ground mounted solar panels Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 7 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. In Conservation Area, but already have c...

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03 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Margaret B

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Are you the home owner of that property? - Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? - How many Bedrooms does that property have? - Is it detached, semi-detached or ...

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01 Aug

Solar Panel | Cleaning

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: George R

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customer in dunbar area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar panel cleaning project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a solar panel installer directly.p...

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28 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

East Linton - EH40

Enquiry from: Sonia S

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Sell 2 Times Are you the home owner of that property? - Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? - How many Bedrooms does that property have? - Is it detached, sem...

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20 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Stuart W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Stuart W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the dunbar area and would like a call to discuss options.see below...

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09 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Stuart W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: ...

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04 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Andy M

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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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20 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Jaroslaw J

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homeowner solar pv panels terrace south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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17 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Longniddry - EH32

Enquiry from: Jaroslaw J

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type of house: terraced | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no select your current energy provider: edf what is the direction of the roof: east property type: flat

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03 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels detached 7 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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16 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels detached 7 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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09 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Haddington - EH41

Enquiry from: Raymond P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via they live in the haddington area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their optio...

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03 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer is interested in a ground mounted system. call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 7 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a...

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26 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Andy M

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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 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Andy M

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solar pv install. 20 roof mounted panels. 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...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in East Lothian cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around East Lothian can vary depending upon the type of task that you require to have actually carried out in your residence.

It's the inquiry we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in East Lothian charge?". It's generally good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their services. Rates will change based on the materials and also the tradesman picked. The list reveals the sorts of work that Solar Panel Installers usually do and also the standard cost series of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in East Lothian can do:

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in East Lothian is:

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

how long does it take to install commercial solar panels?

After making the very important business decision to go solar, you may also want to know just how long it’ll take to complete the installation process and start generating electricity. After all, generating electricity is the main reason you made the switch to solar system. In this post, we’re going to provide you with in depth details on how long it takes to install solar panels as well as the factors that may affect that time.

 

The entire process of solar panels installation and getting them approved isn’t an overnight process. You’ll have to wait for periods for each step of the process whereby one must be completed before moving to the next. The time required to complete each step can, however, vary largely depending on your location, the type of solar panels you opt for, the solar company you hire as well as the number of people that’ll be making the installation. Here are the steps to a solar system installation and the estimated time each are expected to take:

  • Site assessment. Once you chosen your solar company, the first step would be to have a solar professional from the company to visit the site to examine the roof and other features so as to make sure that they’re able to support a solar system. From the initial contact to scheduling the site visit, this step can take up to 1 to 2 weeks
  • Local permitting. This involves getting the right permits from your local authorities. This can take up to 3 to 6 or more weeks.
  • Solar system design. This may take up to a week or two depending on whether or not you need design approval and also where the parts are coming from
  • Installation. This step can take a week or two depending on the size af your solar panel and roof.
  • Inspection. This step can take up to a week depending on where you reside and how quickly the inspector can visit.
  • Utility connection. Depending on your utility company, this step can take up to 2 weeks.
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.

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 to install solar panels and battery?

How Much To Install Solar Panels And Battery?

Are you thinking about installing solar panels and battery in your home and wondering how much the installation is going to cost? Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the solar world, but unfortunately a precise answer can not be provided. This is mainly due to the fact that solar panel systems come in varying sizes which is the main influencing factor that determines how much electricity that can be generated. In other words, the larger the system, the more the electricity that’ll be produced to your home’s benefit.

Generally, for a solar system size of 1kW, the average cost of the solar panel ranges between £1800 to £1850, 2kW is between £3600 to £3700, solar panel size of 3kW ranges between £5500 to £5600 and finally, 4kW is between £6000 to £6050. For example, with the aforementioned prices in mind, the cost of solar panels for a standard 3 bedroom house will range between £5520 to £6040 as the high electricity demands will need the installation of 3 to 4kW solar system size.

Meanwhile the installation cost of solar batteries is also dependent on a number of influencing factors like the size as well as the make of the battery. Generally, you can expect to spend within the range of £500 to £2000 to install your batteries depending on aforementioned factors. In the event whereby you’ll be retrofitting, you might also need to include an additional cost of £1000 for an inverter. However, it’s important to note that there are only quite a few hybrid systems which are able to combine a battery storage with an inverter.

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 much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.
do you need planning permission for solar panels?

In a similar way to other major home improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels. 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.

Generally, solar panels are covered under what’s called “Permitted Development” which gives you the freedom to install your solar panels without having to apply for a planning permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. These exceptions include if your house is a listed building or if your house is located within a conservation area. In these exceptional cases, it’s possible that you’ll need to apply for a planning permission, but this will largely depend on the discretion of your Local Planning Authority. What’s more? Solar panels are usually subjected to normal building regulations which includes examining the roof to make sure that it can support the additional weight. You can call in a MCS certified installer to carry out this check for you.

In order to install your solar PV on your roof, you must follow these guidelines:

✓ Your solar panels shouldn’t go beyond the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys).

✓ The solar panels shouldn’t project beyond 200mm off the roof’s edge.

✓ The solar panels should be removed once they’re no longer used to produce electricity

✓ The solar panels should be installed such that the area and building’s appearance change is minimized.

how do solar panels work?

If you’re looking to install some new solar panels in your home or property, then you’d probably want to know how it works. This is one of the most frequent questions asked by homeowners when it comes to solar panels and in this article we aim to give you a good insight on the operations of solar panels. Let’s have a look!

Generally, solar panels work by absorbing the energy of the sun and then converting it into electricity. It functions by allowing photons from the rays of the sun release the electrons free from atoms within the photovoltaic or solar cells in order to produce a flow of electricity. There are several solar cells that are connected together ( usually 60 or 72 ) in each panel. Individual cells comprises both a negative layer and a positive one which combines perfectly to create an electrical field in which the energy is generated.

The boron that’s within the bottom layer generates the positive charge, while the phosphorous found in the silicon layer produces the negative charge. In order to convert the sun’s rays into the energy that’s going to be transported from the panels to the inverter, the two field will interact with one another.

In other words, solar panels work by turning photons from the sunlight into direct current which is transmitted to the inverter. Once it gets to the inverter, it’s then translated to alternating current and send this current to to your electric box which powers the entire home. If you do not wish to reduce the high bills that’s associated with renting power from the grid, the solar energy system is an efficient and affordable way to achieve this aim.

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