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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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Crystal Windows and Doors

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Crystal is a uPVC Windows and Double Glazing manufacturer and installer. We have built a strong reputation in London and t...
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ARRAY ELECTRICS

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Array Electrics are an Essex based electrical contractors that offer electrical services throughout the East of England. W...
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Eco Tech Group

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Our Vision at Eco Tech Group as a family run business is to treat our customers like our own family focusing on quality ho...
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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage

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12 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Nessa I

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14 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Riz K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 Chelmsford area

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07 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM1

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

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30 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Brian S

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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 Chelmsford area

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22 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Luke S

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Are you the home owner of that property? yes joint Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? joint How many Bedrooms does that property have? 8 Is it detached, semi-...

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09 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Winnie-rose S

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2 bed double size

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12 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Mark S

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

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23 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: John S

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hi, my inverter has developed a problem. red light is on and zero generation. location is hullbridge rd., swf. my phone number is ***. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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24 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Alex P

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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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18 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Fazal H

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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15 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Fazal H

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owner detached bedrooms 4 west east no obsttraction 1-3 months other are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how ma...

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13 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Ciaran G

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Sell 4 Times Are you the home owner of that property? yes joint Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? joint How many Bedrooms does that property have? 4 Is it d...

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07 Feb

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 4kw - 10kw

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Christopher S

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4 to 6 kw panels and 5 - 10 kw batteries i have 8kw panels and 21 kw batteries installed and need to increase with another system the battery systems that i have are 2 x 10.5kw and therefore can only ...

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04 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Tiles

Chelmsford - CM1

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28 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: John C

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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 08:11 via SMS Customer liv...

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31 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Barry A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back 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 pa...

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04 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chelmsford - CM3

Enquiry from: Louise G

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ms requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around chelmsford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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02 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Chelmsford - CM1

Enquiry from: Peter A

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

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30 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Robert D

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Call back 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 pa...

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28 Sep

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Chelmsford - CM2

Enquiry from: Robert D

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customer in chelmsford areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for thermodynamic panels.confirmed interest via sms and email at 28/09/2022 11:46.please call to...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Chelmsford charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Chelmsford can fluctuate depending on the kind of work that you want to have actually performed in your house.

It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Chelmsford charge?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their services. Rates will certainly rise and fall based on the materials and the tradesperson chosen. The list shows the kinds of service that Solar Panel Installers generally do as well as the regular cost variety of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by project.

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

£8,960

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Chelmsford £6,075-£9,815
Solar thermal in Chelmsford £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Chelmsford £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Chelmsford £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Chelmsford £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Chelmsford £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Chelmsford £3,040-£5,195
Supply-only solar electricity in Chelmsford £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Chelmsford £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Chelmsford £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Chelmsford £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Chelmsford £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Chelmsford £3,400-£5,100

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

What are solar thermal panels?

Solar thermal panels are panels that can be used to heat your hot water. The collectors, which are either evacuated tube panels or flat plate collectors, harness heat from the sun and transfer it to a heat transfer liquid that heats up water that is stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up in the winter or to heat the water up further to reach the right temperature.

Evacuated tube panels involve a bank of glass tubes mounted on the roof tiles, and while they’re usually more expensive, they’re more efficient than flat plate collectors. They’re exactly what they sound like – flat panels that can be fixed onto your roof tiles or integrated into the roof.

Having a solar thermal system will reduce your energy bills since heat from the sun is free, so you won’t have to rely on your traditional heating as much. You’ll also be doing your bit for the environment – if you have a natural gas heating system, you could save up to 295kg of CO2 every year.

Another benefit to solar thermal panels is that you might be eligible for payments through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which is a Government scheme to encourage people to take up renewable heating technologies. As long as you have your system installed by an MCS-registered installer and you meet a few other requirements, you could receive payments of up to £525 per year for seven years. And since the average solar thermal panel system costs £5,500, you could pay off over half of your system just with these payments. That’s not even considering that you could save up to £60 a year on your energy bills if you have a gas system.

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.
Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

Are commercial solar panels worth it?

Solar panels can be pretty expensive, so require an initial investment. However, a quality solar panel installation can be very financially beneficial, saving you money in the long run. It does this in two main ways.

Firstly, using electricity generated by your solar panels means that you have to use less power from the national grid. Once you’ve bought your solar panels, your solar electricity is essentially free, meaning that you’re saving money by using this instead of power supplied by your energy company. If you want to maximise these savings, invest in a solar battery so you can store unused solar electricity ready for when you need it.

You can also earn money with your commercial solar panels through the Smart Export Guarantee [https://solar-panels.quotatis.co.uk/smart-export-guarantee/]. This is a government scheme that says that all licenced energy suppliers with 150,000 customers or more have to offer a tariff to renewable energy generators. When you generate solar electricity but don’t use it immediately it gets fed back to the grid – the tariff pays you for every kWh of this.

At the moment there’s no minimum tariff that an energy company has to offer – it only has to be above zero. However, many energy companies are competing to offer the best deal, so you can definitely find a tariff that will pay you for all the unused solar electricity you generate.

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.
Are there are grants for commercial solar panels?

One of the things that has been on the UK government’s agenda for some time now is to promote the use of renewable energy sources. In fact, the Renewable Energy Directive put out by the EU instructs all member countries to achieve a 20 percent renewable target before the year 2020. The UK’s commitment to this objective has been made quite glaring with a number of funding options that has been put in place to help business owners looking to solar panels on their properties. This commitment was also showcased by a reduction in the cost of solar panels, so new investors have little to worry about. Although there aren’t any grants in the conventional sense, but there are opportunities for solar panel funding in the UK. At present, the only scheme open to new applications is the SEG - Smart Export Guarantee which came into effect on 1st January, 2020.

 

In general, there are four notable incentives in the UK for solar panels which includes the aforementioned Smart Export Guarantee, Reduced VAT on Energy Saving Products, Feed-in Tariff ( no longer open to new applications ), as well as the Renewable Heat Incentive ( RHI - applies only to solar water heating ).

 

Being the only one still open to new applications, we’ll provide you with some insights on SEG. The Smart Export Guarantee allows small scale low-carbon electricity generators to receive payments for surplus energy they’re able to export back to the grid. Although, this is not a direct government scheme, all licensed suppliers are necessitated to offer an export tariff to their customers. Those suppliers with more than 150,000 customers are obligated to offer a tariff, while the suppliers with fewer customers can partake on a voluntary basis.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
How does solar energy work?

Solar energy comes from the sun. Solar panels absorb sunlight, and convert it into electricity. This can be used to power heating systems, lighting and appliances. You can also get solar thermal systems, which use solar energy to warm hot water.

Solar energy is a type of renewable energy, because sunlight is considered to be in unlimited supply.

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