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08 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Alan B

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

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26 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Allan S

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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08 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Astrit H

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Customer in Margate area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via /phone. Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote

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09 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Stephen blaine H

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customer in margate areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar electricity.confirmed interest via sms and email at 09/10/2023 07:54.please call to arran...

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27 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Alex G

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Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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16 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: William O

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Type of house: Terraced | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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11 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Ambrose G

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type of house: terraced | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes

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10 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Alfonso Lastra C

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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 how many bedrooms do...

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08 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: James G

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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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02 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Pauline S

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type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the prop...

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27 Feb

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Margate - CT9

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Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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01 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became i...

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27 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Danny W

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Type of house: Bungalow | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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26 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Melvyn G

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type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes

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01 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Adrian S

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Type of house: Bungalow | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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28 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Bernard K

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roof panels for 2=bed terraced house

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17 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Louise T

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

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05 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Ian L

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Call anytime. 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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24 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Lisa H

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Customer is looking in to finance options for the Solar Panels. Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed bui...

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22 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Margate - CT9

Enquiry from: Steve P

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar p...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Margate charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Margate can differ depending on the kind of service that you require to have actually carried out in your house.

It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Margate charge?". It's definitely very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their services. Prices will most likely fluctuate based upon the materials and the tradesman chosen. The table reveals the types of service that Solar Panel Installers normally do as well as the average cost variety of these projects. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by job.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

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.
Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

do you need planning permission for solar panels?

In a similar way to other major home improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels. 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.

Generally, solar panels are covered under what’s called “Permitted Development” which gives you the freedom to install your solar panels without having to apply for a planning permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. These exceptions include if your house is a listed building or if your house is located within a conservation area. In these exceptional cases, it’s possible that you’ll need to apply for a planning permission, but this will largely depend on the discretion of your Local Planning Authority. What’s more? Solar panels are usually subjected to normal building regulations which includes examining the roof to make sure that it can support the additional weight. You can call in a MCS certified installer to carry out this check for you.

In order to install your solar PV on your roof, you must follow these guidelines:

✓ Your solar panels shouldn’t go beyond the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys).

✓ The solar panels shouldn’t project beyond 200mm off the roof’s edge.

✓ The solar panels should be removed once they’re no longer used to produce electricity

✓ The solar panels should be installed such that the area and building’s appearance change is minimized.

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

how much energy does a solar panel produce?

If you’re looking to purchase and install a solar system for your home or property, then knowing the amount of energy a solar panel can produce can go a long way to help you determine just how much solar panels that’ll be needed to power your entire house. In this article, we’ll give you an idea of the amount of energy that can be generated by a solar panel to help you make informed decisions going ahead.

First and foremost, you should note that each and every solar panel is rated by how much direct current power they’re able to generate under standard testing conditions. The output of a solar panel is given in watts units (W) and it stands for the theoretical power generation of the panel under direct sunlight as well as temperature conditions. Generally, several domestic solar panels possesses power output ratings which ranges from 250 watts to 400 watts. And as you would have expected, the higher power ratings are preferable when compared to the lower power ratings. What’s more? The total wattage of your solar panels will greatly influence a major part of your overall solar system cost.

Assuming you’re able to get just about 5 hours of direct sunlight every day, you can determine the output of your solar panel in this way - 5 hours x 290 watts ( wattage example of a premium solar panel) = 1450 watts-hours or approximately 1.5 kilowatts per hour (kWh). hence, the individual solar panel output in your array should be able to generate about 500 to 550 kWh of energy every year. This is sufficient energy to power some small appliances without problems.

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.

Can you install commercial solar panels on a flat roof?

With the numerous benefits that comes with the installation of solar panels, it should not be an option for just a few just because of the size and/or pitch of their roof. A number of individuals with flat roofs decide against solar panels due to the fact that they believe that the panels can’t be installed due to the lack of direct sunlight. However, in truth, this thought is absolutely incorrect. This is because it is actually very possible to fit solar panels on flat roofs and you can also benefit from a good amount of electricity that’ll be generated over time. In this post, we’re going to look at the possibilities involved in the installation of commercial solar panels on a flat roof. Let’s get started!

 

In reality, flat roof solar systems are mostly found on commercial buildings as their roof is typically made to be flat. Although, it’s important to note that it’s absolutely possible for them to be fitted on domestic properties too. The type of solar array that’s installed makes use of the same type of solar panel as a conventional system, however, there are some considerations that’ll have to be made moving forward. The array must be able to self clean during the rainy season while also avoiding damage whenever there’s a strong wind. The installation company you choose should take the pitch of the system into account, so as to make sure that its able to capture as much energy from the sun as possible. And that’s exactly why you should consider the use of thin film solar cells which are very flexible and moves with the sun as the day goes by, securing as much sunlight as possible as its always in direct light.

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