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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 is a uPVC Windows and Double Glazing manufacturer and installer. We have built a strong reputation in London and t...
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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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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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11 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Yvonne B

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22 Oct

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 11kw - 50kw

Rochford - SS4

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17 Oct

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 11kw - 50kw

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Pawle A

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we are looking for 50 kw commercial building solar with battery storage

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12 Oct

Solar Panels | B2B Solar PV 11kw - 50kw

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Pawle A

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we are looking for 50 kw commercial building solar with battery storage

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13 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

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09 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Tina steve F

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Dean G

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customer living in rochford area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via phone at 14:31 roof space available no shading please call to...

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Dean G

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customer living in rochford area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via phone at 14:31 roof space available no shading please call to...

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30 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Peter P

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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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30 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Peter P

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customer in the rochford area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the p...

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18 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: David T

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

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09 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Stephen M

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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 Rochford area

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21 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Lorna 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 13:04 via SMS Customer liv...

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29 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: David P

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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 the roof you are looki...

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11 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Edwin C

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

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28 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Showkot A

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customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading mr lives in rochford area please call to arrange appointment and discuss are you...

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18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Derek M

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10 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: James S

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

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27 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Irene F

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Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Ms. confirmed interest via /phone Roof space available Little to no shading Ms. lives in Rochford area Please call to arrange appointment and discus...

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07 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rochford - SS4

Enquiry from: Ronald H

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Rochford cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Rochford can be very different depending on the type of job that you want to have done in your house.

It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Rochford charge?". It's generally very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their work. Rates are going to vary based on the products as well as the tradesperson picked. The table shows the kinds of task that Solar Panel Installers usually do as well as the typical cost series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do fluctuate by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Rochford can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

How many solar thermal panels do I need?
Generally, the amount of solar thermal panels you need depends on the number of people living in your home. Experts say that as a rule of thumb you’ll need 1m2 of solar panels for each adult living in your home. So if you live in a 4-person household, you can expect an MCS-registered installer to recommend you a 4m2 system. However, if you have any obstructions near your home that could increase shade on your panels, you might be encouraged to go up to nearer 2m2 per person. You want to make sure that your panels can produce enough hot water for your home as you’ll rely less on your back-up form of heating, which might be a gas boiler or electric immersion heater. Maximise the free energy from the sun and you could save up to £60 per year if you have a gas boiler, £70 if you have an immersion heater or £100 if you have an LPG boiler. Of course, you’ll also need to make sure you’ve got enough roof space for the amount of solar thermal panels that you want, but your installer will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
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 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.

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.
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.
how many solar panels do i need?

When you’re about to transform from the standard electricity to solar energy, what determines your solar system’s size is the amount of solar that’s required. The amount of solar that you’ll need, on the other hand, requires considering the end goal, be it to increase money savings, reduce environmental contamination, maximize Returns On Investment ( ROI), or just to copy what the neighbour’s done.

In order the determine the number of solar panels that is needed, the first step would be to calculate the number of kWhs that’s currently being used. A kWh is what’s used to determine the amount of energy that has been incorporated over time which the utility uses to bill you. What’s strongly recommended to create a suitable range is a 6 to 12 months average of your household electricity bill. Other factors that can play a key role in the determination of the number of solar panel needed include the following:

✓ Sunlight exposure hours. In order to know just how much energy your solar panels will generate, there’s a need to know the number of direct sunlight hours you should expect on a daily basis. For example if you stay in a region that’s usually very sunny, then it’ll be reasonable to expect more energy production per panel than regions that are usually cloudy.

✓ Angle and size of the roof. Roofs with a lot of workable space may require to let go of some efficiency opting for larger and cost effective panels to achieve the targeted energy. However not all homeowners have sufficient roof space or shade coverage for the solar panel they actually want. Also, the degree at which the roof slants will also determine if the sunlight is hitting the panels well enough and the amount of energy that can be generated thereof.

Is solar energy renewable?

Solar energy is renewable, as the sunlight it uses won’t run out. This means that it’s a great way to generate electricity without damaging the planet. So, installing solar panels to generate solar energy can be a great move for businesses looking to reduce their carbon emissions.

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