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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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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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J&A waste removals

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Hi I’m Aaron, me & my partner Javel are a waste management business running for nearly 2 years now for the surrounding sou...

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04 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Manbahadur G

Start Date: Immediate

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

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27 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: AbdullA A

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 Colchester area

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23 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: Kay P

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via phone at 11:40 Customer lives in Colchester area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to ...

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17 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Petras K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Nakita D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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10 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO1

Enquiry from: Bidemi Mary U

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

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05 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Melika S

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner lives in the colchester area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to discuss their options ...

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25 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Udek G

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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07 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Dennis A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type of house: terraced | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the...

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05 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO4

Enquiry from: Hellen O

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via SMS, email, They live in the Colchester area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discus...

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23 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Vasile J

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type of house: terraced | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms does th...

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03 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO1

Enquiry from: Rob G

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semi detached house. want solar panels installed

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30 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Raymond N

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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30 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Raymond N

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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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28 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Andrew S

Start Date: Less than one month

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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28 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Raymond N

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 7 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels...

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23 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Andrew S

Start Date: Less than one month

four bedroom detathed 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 have: 3-4 type of ...

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08 Feb

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 4kw - 10kw

Colchester - CO5

Enquiry from: Ana J

Start Date: Immediate

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

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04 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Colchester - CO7

Enquiry from: Jean S

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: East-West Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 7 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How beca...

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30 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO6

Enquiry from: Philip B

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Sell 1 Times Are you the home owner of that property? yes Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? wife How many Bedrooms does that property have? 3 Is it detached...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Colchester charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Colchester can be very different depending on the type of service that you require to have performed in your residence.

It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Colchester charge?". It's generally better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their work. Rates are going to vary based on the products and the tradesperson selected. The list shows the sorts of task that Solar Panel Installers generally do and also the average price variety of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Colchester can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

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 there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

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 solar panels cause fires?
It’s only likely that solar panels will cause fires if they are installed incorrectly. The safest thing to do is ask an MCS-registered engineer to install your panels as they have all the relevant qualifications and training in handling electricity. If you choose a reputable company that can prove they have the right certifications, it’s highly unlikely that your solar panels will cause a fire. It’s important to remember that solar PV panels can’t start a fire themselves. It’s other parts that could become faulty that would then lead to a fire. For example, if the connectors in the system aren’t seamed properly, it could cause arcing and overheating, which could then cause the panels to set alight. Another possibility is that the junction box overheats and starts a fire. The junction box is found on the rear side of the solar panel and enables the electrical connection via a connector. Of course, since solar panels harness electricity, there is always a small fire risk – just like there is with any electrical appliance in your home. But there are some precautions you can take to reduce your risk of fire from solar panels:
  • Don’t buy cheap solar panels – while it might seem tempting, make sure you choose MCS-certified solar panels. Any reputable installer will recommend high quality solar panels, which is another reason to have them professionally installed rather than doing it yourself.
  • Ensure that your installer uses non-combustible mounting systems and frames.
  • Check your system regularly for signs of pests gnawing through cables.
  • Keep your solar panel system regularly maintained with proper testing and servicing carried out as recommended by your installer.
  • If something doesn’t look right to you, get in touch with your installer and ask – they should be more than happy to help.
Who makes solar thermal panels?

There are a few trusted companies in the UK that make solar panels. While there are other solar thermal panels out there that are made by Chinese and American companies, we’ll focus on the brands with a longstanding presence in the UK since these are the panels MCS-registered solar companies are likely to recommend to you.

Viessmann, Worcester Bosch, Solar UK and Dimplex make some of the best solar thermal panels in the UK. Dimplex and Viessmann offer both flat plate and evacuated tube solar panels, while Solar UK only offers evacuated tubes. Worcester Bosch’s Greenskies range are all flat plate collectors. Viessmann’s panels come with a 5-year warranty, while Worcester Bosch and Dimplex offer extensive 10-year warranties. However, Solar UK offer a comprehensive 25-year warranty and guarantee that the panels will deliver the same level of performance for 25 years!

We’d recommend choosing evacuated tube solar thermal panels because they are the most efficient. While there won’t be much difference between evacuated tubes and flat plates in the summer, in the winter evacuated tubes are much better at taking heat from the sun than flat plates. Since our winters are long and cold with few daylight hours, we think it makes sense to go with evacuated tubes. However, if your priority is looks over maximising efficiency, you might want to choose flat plate collectors since they sit flat on the roof and look more like solar PV panels, whereas the evacuated tubes will stick out.

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.

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.

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