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08 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Ian G

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

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25 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Terry W

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semi detached bungalow. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 ty...

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26 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

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13 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Bijan F

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type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of t...

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08 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Monique P

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type of house: semi-detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: no | finance help: no

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06 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Andrejs K

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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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29 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type of house: semi-detached | 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 fo...

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15 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels semi detached 2 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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11 Nov

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

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looking at the options to save on electricity and gas. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 bedrooms age of boiler: 10+ yea...

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06 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

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customer in broadstairs areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 02/11/2022 09:10.please call to arrange app...

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06 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type of house: semi-detached | 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 fo...

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31 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Richard W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: se type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels: s...

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30 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Wojciech P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type of house: semi-detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 is ...

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Isis H

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Isis H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mrs confirmed via phone at 17:22 mrs lives in the broadstairs area. solar pv panels roof space available no shad...

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04 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Simon N

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Mr confirmed via SMS at 10:19 Mr lives in the Broadstairs area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure ...

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22 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Leigh L

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i don't know what the best option is.

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06 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Jane B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in broadstairs area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via . available roof space no shading please call homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote are you the p...

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14 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Luke W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in broadstairs areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 14/10/2021 07:33.please call to arr...

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14 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Broadstairs - CT10

Enquiry from: Luke W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 07:33 confirmed via email at 07:33 homeowner lives in the broadstairs area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they ne...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Broadstairs charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Broadstairs can vary depending upon the kind of job that you want to have performed in your home.

It's the inquiry we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Broadstairs charge?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Prices are going to vary based on the products and also the tradesman selected. The table reveals the kinds of service that Solar Panel Installers typically do and also the standard price variety of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do vary by job.

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

£8,808

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

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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.

Can I install solar thermal panels myself?
In theory, you can install solar thermal panels yourself. But it’s best to leave it to professionals. We’ll explain why here. Solar thermal panels work in a similar way to solar PV panels. They use collectors, in the form of evacuated tubes or flat plate collectors, to collect heat from the sun and use it to heat up water that’s stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up to heat the water further so it’s at the temperature you want. So should you install a solar thermal system yourself? It certainly seems tempting since you can buy full solar thermal DIY kits with everything you need for £1,500 to £2,000. To have a solar hot water system installed by a professional, you’re looking at between £5,000 and £6,000, so it looks like there’s a significant saving to be made. However, if you want to take advantage of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments, which is a Government scheme where you’re paid for using a renewable energy source to heat your home and/or its hot water, you can’t install it yourself. You need to engage a Microgeneration Certification Scheme-registered installer who can issue you with a certificate to say that the solar thermal panels have been installed correctly. For a 4m2 system that serves a 4-person household, the payments could be up to £375 per year. That means you could pay your system off within 14 years, and that’s not taking into account any of the savings you’ll make on your energy bills. So, while you can install solar thermal panels yourself, it’s much better in the long term to have them installed by an MCS-registered company.
how much does a solar thermal system cost?

Are you thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your home? If yes, the you’d most likely be wondering the exact amount the system is going to cost. Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common question when it comes to solar thermal systems and we aim to answer that in this article. So let’s get started!

Unfortunately, the cost of a solar thermal system can’t be given in a single, accurate answer as they vary widely. However, when getting a new solar thermal system, you can expect to pay a sum within the range of £3000 to £6000 ( this includes a lowered VAT rate of 5 percent). The figures provided takes into account the installation costs as well as all the parts ( such as control panel, solar collectors, hot water tank and pipes).

To determine the price of your system, the quality and type of the panels matter. For instance, according to the Solar Trade Association, a properly insulated twin coil cylinder system would be priced at around £4500. in the same tone, it’s also possible to get DIY solar thermal kits that includes all the required hardware which will cost within the range of £1500 to £250. This however, may not be eligible for government support. In order to benefit from the RHI, your system must be fitted by a MCS accredited installer.

The varying prices of the solar thermal system’s initial cost is based on the specification of each individual house. For example, in situations where the building is having complicated water system, the plumbing cost is expected to increase which will have a serious impact on the overall cost of the solar thermal power system.

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.

Which commercial property are 4-10kW commercial solar panels best for?

It’s important to get the right size solar panel system for your commercial property. Solar panels are usually installed on pitched roofs, although they can be fitted on stands on the ground if you have some unused outdoor space. The more panels you install, the more power you’ll generate, but there’s no point buying more panels than you have space for.

Solar panel system sizes are measured in kW. 4-10kW solar panel systems are usually too big for domestic properties but are ideal for smaller commercial properties. Here’s an idea of how many panels and space you’ll need for a few different system sizes:

System size, Number of panels, Area required (approximate)

4kW, 16, 23m²

6kW, 24, 35m²

8kW, 32, 46m²

10kw, 40, 58m²

Bear in mind that solar panels can’t be less than 30cm away from a roof edge, so you’ll need more space than the area that the panels take up.

how many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

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.
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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