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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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In2Gr8Ted Solutions

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About the Company History: Established in 2007, In2gr8ted Solutions have progressed through diverse sectors from Home A...

RM Electroserv

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Inverness based renewable energy specialists, we deal in Solar PV & battery storage, EV charge point installations, solar ...

Gener8 Solar

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Our solar installation business specialises in the scale and installation of cutting-edge solar PV systems amd battery sol...

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17 Jan

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Alness - IV17

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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31 Aug

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Alness - IV17

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

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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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25 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: William P

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call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 2 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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25 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Brian O

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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 Alness area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss

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11 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Sheena F

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09 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: WILLIAM P

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solar panel electricity system linked to existing heat pump system are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many...

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28 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. mr lives in the alness area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment

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07 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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01 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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24 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Donald P

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via SMS at 10:41 Mr lives in the Alness area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to ...

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24 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Donald P

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16 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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13 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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12 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

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27 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: William M

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We have self catering holiday cottages and houses and are looking into complementing the existing electrical heating and hot water system by adding solar panels Are you the property owner: Owner of ...

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27 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Michael E

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed via phone at 14:58 Homeowner lives in the Alness area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so ...

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06 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Trevor D

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Alness - IV17

Enquiry from: Gordon W

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Alness cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Alness can fluctuate relying on the kind of service that you want to have performed in your house.

It's the question we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Alness charge?". It's definitely better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their work. Rates are going to fluctuate based on the materials and the tradesperson picked. The table reveals the sorts of service that Solar Panel Installers generally do as well as the typical price series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do fluctuate by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Alness can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

do you need planning for solar panels commercial building/?

Just like other major house improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels on commercial buildings. 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.

 

Fortunately, the installation of solar panels on commercial buildings may be “permitted development which mean you won’t have to apply to the Local Planning Authority for planning permission. There are, however, some important limits and conditions which must be put into consideration in order to benefit from these permitted development rights. Some of the limitations include:

  • The solar panels must be installed on a wall or pitched roof that should project at a maximum of 200mm from the surface of the wall or roof slope.
  • Equipment placed on a roof should not be within one metre of the external edge of that roof.
  • Equipment mounted on a wall must not be within one metre of a junction of that wall with another wall or with the roof of the building
  • If the equipment is on the roof of a building, the capacity for generation of electricity across the entire site must not be more than 1 megawatt.
  • In the situation whereby the panels are installed on a flat roof, the highest part of the equipment should not exceed one metre above the highest part of the roof.

 

In general, obtaining a planning permission is very important and as such, you must discuss your position with your chosen installation company before you proceed.

How do I test my solar panel?

If you want to test your solar panel system to see if it’s working properly or just to see what output it’s giving, you can do this using a multimeter to measure current, or amps, and voltage.

Before you start, you’ll need to find the voltage (v) and current (A) ratings of your panel. You should be able to find them on the back of the panel. You should also make sure that it’s a nice clear, sunny day to get the best readings out of your panel. You should also check that it’s safe to be up on your roof!

To measure open circuit voltage, you’ll need to make sure that your solar panel is completely disconnected from your system’s regulator and battery (if you have one). Angle the panel towards the sun, and ensure that your multimeter is set to measure volts. Measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals by connecting the negative contact on the voltmeter to the negative on the panel and the positive contact on the voltmeter to the positive on the panel.

Then, you can move on to the short circuit current. Follow the same steps as the open circuit voltage, but ensure that your multimeter is set at 10A to start with.

Only try to test your solar panel if it’s safe to do so. If your roof isn’t accessible without scaffolding or specialist equipment, consider speaking to an MCS-registered solar company about your concerns. They may recommend that they come to service your solar panel system.

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.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

If you want to connect solar panels to a battery, it’s likely that it’s because you want to make sure that you don’t waste any electricity when your solar panels are generating energy but you’re not around to use it. Batteries are particularly useful for homeowners that have solar panels but are out during daylight hours; with a solar battery system, your solar panels will feed the electricity they generate into the battery for you to use when you get home.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best thing to do is to get in touch with an MCS-registered company who can talk you through your options. There are different size batteries and the size that’s suitable for you will depend on how much electricity you plan to store and how large your solar panel system is. Some of the top brands of battery storage system include Tesla, SunPower and SolarEdge. If you want to be able to take advantage of selling electricity back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), it’s worth getting an MCS-registered company to install your battery for you, as you may not be eligible for payments if you connect your solar panels to a battery yourself.

You should also consider whether your solar panel system is a ‘storage ready’ solar system. Today, most systems will be, since battery storage is becoming much more common. This means that your solar panel system will have an inverter that can easily integrate a battery. If this is the case, you should be able to purchase the battery you want and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install it.

However, it’s worth bearing in mind that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled incorrectly. If something goes wrong, you could electrocute yourself or cause a fire. If your solar panels and battery cause a fire, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out if you connect the battery yourself. That's why it’s best to ask a reputable installer with all the correct qualifications to connect your solar panels to a battery for you.

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 solar panels work in winter?

Yes – solar panels do work in winter. Contrary to popular belief, solar panels can still work under daylight, even if it's not hot. Of course, they won’t generate as much electricity as they would during the summer months, as the days are shorter, but they will still generate electricity during those daylight hours.

Once you know how solar panels work, it’s easy to understand why solar panels work in the winter. Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which are units usually made out of silicon. These cells contain electrons that create energy when light hits them. The cell can then convert this energy into usable electric current and into your system to be used around the home.

Although it might seem strange, solar PV cells can actually work better when it’s cold. Too much heat around the cell can cause it to be inefficient, due to the difference in energy between the energy from the sunlight and the electrons in the solar cell. During cold weather, the difference between them is higher, so more

The higher the energy difference between the two sets of energy sources, the more power that the cell can produce when it’s struck by light. Of course, the downside is that there are fewer daylight hours in the winter, so you’ll still see a drop in energy production – but at least you know that your solar panels are still working efficiently. The other thing to bear in mind is that obstructions like snow and lots of cloud cover will impact the amount of electricity your solar panels will produce. Luckily the UK doesn’t get too much heavy snow, so any snow that does settle on the panels will melt quickly. As for cloud cover, even on exceptionally cloudy days your panels will still generate some electricity – just not as much as they would on a clear day.

are solar panels worth it?

Solar panels are a great source of energy with numerous benefits that comes with it. However, the main thing that puts off most homeowners or potential buyers is the fact that the equipment are usually very expensive. So if you’re planning to purchase solar panels to be installed in your home, then you’d probably want to know if it’s actually worth the investment or otherwise. In this article, we aim to give you a good insight into how solar panels works and if its a viable investment.

Generally, the length of time it will take for your solar panels to payback and whether you’ll be able to make money from them will be based on the following factors:

✓ The solar panel PV system’s cost.

✓ The amount of the generated electricity that you’re able to use.

✓ Whether as well as the amount you’re paid to the electricity you’re able to generate and export.

To know whether your solar panels are truly worth it, then a higher initial cost to fit the system will require to be settled with the amount you’re able to save through the use of the renewable electricity it produces, rather than making purchases from your electricity company. In other words, the more renewable energy you’re able to use, the more savings you make. If you’re registered for the FIT and paid per kWh of electricity produced, for 50 percent of that, which is assumed to be exported to the grid. Therefore, if you’re able to use more than 50 percent, you’ll be able to benefit from the investment.

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