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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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My Home Solar Group

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My Home Solar specialize in solar PV in the renewable energy market expanding vastly since formation, offering solar produ...
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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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02 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Mendes I

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20 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Chris M

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10 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME4

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28 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME4

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

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22 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME4

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14 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

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31 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Chatham - ME5

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16 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Chatham - ME4

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30 Nov

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Chatham - ME4

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13 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

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12 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

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26 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Chatham - ME5

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26 Sep

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Chatham - ME4

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21 Sep

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Chatham - ME5

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21 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

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17 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Matt W

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Call anytime Roof faces: South 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:...

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08 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Steve T

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME5

Enquiry from: Temi O

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar pa...

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07 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Chatham - ME4

Enquiry from: Lianne B

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

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

It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Chatham cost?". It's always really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Prices are going to rise and fall based upon the products as well as the tradesman picked. The table shows the types of task that Solar Panel Installers generally do and also the average cost variety of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do differ by project.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Chatham can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Should I clean solar PV panels myself

If your solar panels are mounted on your roof and you require a ladder to reach them we would always recommend you get a professional to do the work for your own safety.

How much do solar thermal panels cost?
How much solar thermal panels cost in total will depend on whether you’re engaging an MCS-registered installer to fit them for you or whether you’re going to do it yourself. We’d always recommend that you get a reputable company to install them for you, since they have all the relevant skills and training to do the best job. However, there are DIY solar thermal panel kits out there that have everything you need to install them. If you get an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels, you should expect to spend between £4,000 and £5,000. If you buy a solar thermal panel kit online, it will set you back between £1,500 and £2,000 - but you won’t be able to claim Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments. The RHI is a Government scheme that pays you for every unit of heat that you generate from renewable sources, including solar thermal panels. If you’re in a 6-person household and you installed a 6m2 system, you could earn up to £525 per year for seven years. That means that you could pay off over half your system with these payments. Plus, if you’re switching from gas fuel, you can expect to save £60 a year on your bills, but switch from LPG and it could be as much as £100 a year. So while the cost of solar thermal panels will be more upfront if you choose to get them installed by an MCS-registered professional, you could make half the cost back in RHI payments and fuel bill savings, so it’s well worth getting them fitted properly.
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 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 I fit solar panels myself?

In theory, you can fit solar panels yourself. In practice, it’s worth leaving it up to the professionals.

If you get DIY solar panels and install them on your roof yourself, you won’t be able to apply for the government-backed Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). The SEG pays you for every unit of electricity you generate and send back to the grid, so it’s a scheme well worth signing up for. However, you must have your solar panels installed by a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-registered engineer or company, so you’ll miss out if you install the solar panels by yourself.

The other thing to consider about installing solar panels yourself is that you’re dealing with electricity. Electricity is extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly, so if you don’t have any qualifications in working with electricity you could be putting yourself and your family at risk. Connecting DIY solar panels yourself and doing it incorrectly could mean that you give yourself an electric shock or cause a fire. If your home is damaged due to a fire caused by solar panels you’ve installed yourself, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out.

Before having a go at installing your own solar panels, do some quick sums to see how much money it could really save you. A 3.5kW DIY solar panel kit will cost around £4,000-5,000. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a home in the South East of England where most occupants are out all day until 6pm would save around £100 a year on their electricity bills. That means that you wouldn’t break even until 40 years, but solar panels last around 25 years on average. However, if you have your solar panels installed by an MCS-registered installer and they cost £4,500, you could save £220 a year including your SEG payments. That brings the payback time to around 20 years.

So although the initial outlay is slightly less when you install solar panels yourself, it’s much better to have them installed by an MCS-registered engineer so you can take advantage of the SEG payments.

How do solar thermal panels work?

Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat directly from the sun and using it to heat water. This hot water is then passed through a coil to heat the water for your central heating system. Solar thermal systems are compatible with many existing conventional boilers with hot water tanks, and can be set up to feed in to your existing heating system.

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.

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.

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