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Think Solar

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Think Solar are specialist solar pv and battery installers covering mainland Scotland
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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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21 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Niall M

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the isle of cumbrae area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to dis...

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04 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

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

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14 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

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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 Isle of Cumbrae area

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14 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

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*Homeowner- Solar pv panels Semi detached South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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09 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Frank C

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

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16 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Gerry H

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Customer looking to have Solar Panels installed on their home. Homeowner Supplied and Fitted Please Call to Appoint

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05 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Dionysis A

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Customer looking to have Solar Panels installed on their home. Homeowner Feed In Tariff Supplied and Fitted Please Call to Appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: O...

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22 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Anne C

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Homeowner Solar panels Roof space available No shading to roof Feed In Tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi ...

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08 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

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27 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Alexander M

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Home Owner No Shading Suitable Aspect Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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22 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Rena M

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Are you the owner of the property?: Yes How many Bedrooms does that property have?: 4 What type of Property is it?: Detached Do you have any obstructions on the your roof?: Dorma Do you know whic...

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03 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Steven B

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Home Owner No shading No obstructions Suitable Aspect Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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07 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Bob I

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Home Owner Detached/Semi/Terrace Suitable Roof Space Suitable Aspect No Shading No Obstructions Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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07 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Prabhu R

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Home Owner Detached South Facing No Obstructions No Shading Roof Space Available Feed In Tariff Supplied and Fitted Please Call to Appoint

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12 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

Enquiry from: Gordon G

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homeowners purchase price semi detached 3 bedrooms roof space available no obstructions no shading feed in tariff supplied and fitted please call appoint

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06 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Isle of Cumbrae - KA28

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Home Owner Top Floor Flat - Owns Roof Space Previously Quoted For 16 Panels 2 Velux Customer Advised South Facing No Shading Customer Advised Roof Space Available Scottish Hydro Feed In Tariff...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Isle Of Cumbrae cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Isle Of Cumbrae can differ depending upon the type of service that you require to have performed in your residence.

It's the inquiry we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Isle Of Cumbrae cost?". It's generally really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their services. Rates will certainly vary based on the products and also the tradesman selected. The list reveals the sorts of work that Solar Panel Installers typically do and also the typical cost series of these tasks. Some projects take longer to complete than others so prices do fluctuate by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Isle Of Cumbrae can do:

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Isle Of Cumbrae is:

£9,085

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Isle Of Cumbrae £5,325-£8,065
Solar thermal in Isle Of Cumbrae £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Isle Of Cumbrae £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Isle Of Cumbrae £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Isle Of Cumbrae £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Isle Of Cumbrae £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Isle Of Cumbrae £2,290-£5,195
Supply-only solar electricity in Isle Of Cumbrae £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Isle Of Cumbrae £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Isle Of Cumbrae £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Isle Of Cumbrae £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Isle Of Cumbrae £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Isle Of Cumbrae £5,450-£9,550

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

how many solar panels can i fit commercial buildings?

Are you currently weighting the possibilities of adding a solar system to your commercial building? With lots of commercial property owners in the UK using solar now, many more are gradually coming to terms with the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your commercial building but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

 

In this post, our aim is to help you calculate the number of solar panels you’ll need to power your entire commercial building. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taking into account everything that makes use of power in your commercial building to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

  • To get started, you’ll have to determine the number of watts used by your commercial building. To get this, you simply have to go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst buildings and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar panel needs.
  • Once done, you’ll also have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

 

In general, a medium-sized commercial building making use of an average amount of electricity will require about 70 average quality solar panels so as to cover its entire electricity needs. These are, however, just averages, so yours could be more or less so getting the idea is vital here.

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.

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.
Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

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