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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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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 ...

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09 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Liz C

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21 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Liz C

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 2 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in sol...

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17 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Liz C

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 2 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar...

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24 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Alistair D

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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 Ullapool area

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27 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: George H

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed via SMS at 08:54 Mr confirmed via email at 08:54 Mr lives in the Ullapool area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what...

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17 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Innes M

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

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27 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Innes M

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Ullapool area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss options...

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13 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Mhairi M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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27 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Polly H

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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 Ullapool area

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20 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Ms A

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

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16 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Johan P

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

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16 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Simon C

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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 Ullapool area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss Are you...

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26 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Diyanne R

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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

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20 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: John M

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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: S...

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24 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Samuel W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Joan C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Monthly electric bill £70+ notes: Qualified - Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Is the roof you are looking to...

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13 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Joan C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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29 Jul

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Heather T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Is this for a Residential or Commerial Building: Domestic Other Forms: 336 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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24 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Heather T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Is this for a Residential or Commerial Building: Domestic Other Forms: 336 Agreed to recieve quotes for selected products: Yes Please call to appoint

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16 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Ullapool - IV26

Enquiry from: Patrick S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Feed In Tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Ullapool charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Ullapool can be very different relying on the sort of task that you want to have actually done in your home.

It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Ullapool cost?". It's definitely better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Rates will fluctuate based on the materials and the tradesperson picked. The table shows the types of service that Solar Panel Installers generally do and the standard cost series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so prices do vary by job.

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

£9,085

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Does solar thermal generate electricity?

No – solar thermal doesn’t generate electricity. Unlike solar PV, solar thermal panels harness the sun’s energy and convert it into heat which is then transferred into your home.

You can have evacuated tube solar thermal panels or flat plate collectors; evacuated tubes are thought to be more efficient that flat plate collectors. They both work by using the sun’s rays to heat a transfer fluid, usually made from water and a type of antifreeze, which is pumped to a heat exchanger inside a water tank in your home. The heat from the exchanger heats the water inside your tank, then when the liquid releases its heat it’s transferred back to the collectors to start the whole process again.

You’ll need to use your solar thermal panel system with a boiler, collector or immersion heater. This is so that the water can be stored and used for your hot water and heating, and also because in the UK, people generally need to rely on another source of heating in the winter. There are fewer sunlight hours in the winter months, so it’s not often possible for solar thermal panels to generate enough heat from the sun to get your water up to temperature.

Whatever the time of year it is, you might want to heat the water up further than your solar panels can manage. That’s why you’ll still need a form of traditional hot water heating, but you should see savings on your energy bills. If you’re currently using natural gas, you can expect savings of around £60 per year on your fuel bills, while if you’re using LPG it could be as high as £100 pr year

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.

Can solar thermal be used for central heating?

Yes – solar thermal can be used for central heating. Solar thermal panels work by collecting heat from the sun, either through evacuated tubes or flat plate collectors, and transferring that to a heat transfer liquid that heats your hot water. This can then be used to preheat your central heating.

You’ll need a hot water cylinder to store the water that your solar thermal panels heat up. It’s likely that you’ll need an immersion heater or boiler to heat the water further so you can use it for your central heating, and as a back-up during the longest winter months since the solar panels won’t be able to generate as much heat.

In our opinion, it’s best to use your solar thermal panels for hot water rather than your central heating. That’s because you use hot water all year round, whereas you probably won’t have your central heating on in the spring and summer, when the panels can generate the most heat. For central heating, air- or ground-source heat pumps are a great renewable option, and you can even power them with electricity from solar PV panels if you want to be as eco-friendly as possible.

How much can I save on my electricity bill?

The more you’re at home during the day, the more you can save on your electricity bill, since solar panels generate electricity during the day. The Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) ended in March 2019, but the new Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you, via your energy supplier, for the electricity you export back to the grid. With the savings involved in generating your own electricity and SEG payments, you can expect to save up to £390 per year on your electricity bill.

how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

how long does it take to install commercial solar panels?

After making the very important business decision to go solar, you may also want to know just how long it’ll take to complete the installation process and start generating electricity. After all, generating electricity is the main reason you made the switch to solar system. In this post, we’re going to provide you with in depth details on how long it takes to install solar panels as well as the factors that may affect that time.

 

The entire process of solar panels installation and getting them approved isn’t an overnight process. You’ll have to wait for periods for each step of the process whereby one must be completed before moving to the next. The time required to complete each step can, however, vary largely depending on your location, the type of solar panels you opt for, the solar company you hire as well as the number of people that’ll be making the installation. Here are the steps to a solar system installation and the estimated time each are expected to take:

  • Site assessment. Once you chosen your solar company, the first step would be to have a solar professional from the company to visit the site to examine the roof and other features so as to make sure that they’re able to support a solar system. From the initial contact to scheduling the site visit, this step can take up to 1 to 2 weeks
  • Local permitting. This involves getting the right permits from your local authorities. This can take up to 3 to 6 or more weeks.
  • Solar system design. This may take up to a week or two depending on whether or not you need design approval and also where the parts are coming from
  • Installation. This step can take a week or two depending on the size af your solar panel and roof.
  • Inspection. This step can take up to a week depending on where you reside and how quickly the inspector can visit.
  • Utility connection. Depending on your utility company, this step can take up to 2 weeks.
How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.

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