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Crystal Windows and Doors

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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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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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FWT Energy

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FWT Energy is a leading provider of solar panel installation solutions, dedicated to empowering both homeowners and busine...
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J&A waste removals

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Hi I’m Aaron, me & my partner Javel are a waste management business running for nearly 2 years now for the surrounding sou...
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MaxiPower Cleaning

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Hi and welcome to the online home of Maxi power cleaning. We are your local specialists in upholstery cleaning, end of ten...

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06 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Michael O

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

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27 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Napoleon F

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar electricity. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a renewable energy special...

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26 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Tony B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer living in Orpington area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointm...

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25 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Melissa O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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15 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Portia L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: John D

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

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02 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Vera V

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in orpington area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar electricity project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a renewable energy specialist dire...

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18 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Mick G

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels do not generate electricity after heavy rain

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Phil B

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Are you the home owner of that property? - Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? - How many Bedrooms does that property have? - Is it detached, semi-detached or ...

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Emna G

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Customer living in Orpington area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointm...

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24 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Emna G

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Customer living in Orpington area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointm...

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07 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Gulmira K

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

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Royford Y

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customer in orpington 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 27/04/2023 15:03.please call to arran...

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09 Feb

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: James K

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New home decoration needs, want to design how to be reasonable permanent.

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05 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Richard F

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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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31 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Richard F

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels to be installed on flat roof to supplement electricity supply

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09 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Mitch R

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in orpington area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. ...

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06 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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06 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: Immediate

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

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01 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Alan S

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Orpington cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Orpington can differ depending on the kind of task that you require to have performed in your home.

It's the inquiry we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Orpington charge?". It's always very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their services. Rates are going to fluctuate based upon the materials and the tradesman picked. The list reveals the types of task that Solar Panel Installers normally do and also the average cost series of these projects. Some projects take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Orpington can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Is it best to get solar panels installed by a professional?
Yes. It will always be best to get solar panels installed by a professional because they have gone through lots of training and have all the relevant qualifications to install solar panels correctly. Whenever you’re dealing with electricity, if something goes wrong it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself, so it’s always worth leaving it to the professionals. The other thing to bear in mind is that it’s best to get solar panels installed by a professional, MCS-registered engineer so you’re eligible for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. The SEG is a government-backed scheme where your energy supplier pays you for each unit of electricity you send back to the grid. Each supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times, even if wholesale electricity prices dip below zero. According to the Energy Saving Trust, if you’re at home all day and live in the South East, combine the savings on your electricity bills with your SEG payments and you could save up to £330 a year, meaning the system could pay for itself within 16 years. If you don’t use an MCS-registered company to install your solar panels, you won’t be able to claim the SEG. It’s also unlikely that you’d be able to claim payments for any other schemes that may become available in the future, so it’s always best to leave your solar panel installation to the professionals.
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 do you find an installer for commercial solar panels?

Commercial solar panels installation companies are everywhere. However, it’ll be a great mistake to think finding one nearby for your project would be the least of your worries, as both cost and reliability comes into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your solar system potentials can only be fully maximized depending on how well it’s installed and how good your installer is. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a nearby professional and reliable commercial solar panel installer who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

  • Ask for recommendations. Personal recommendations is always the best way to go, when looking for a commercial solar panel installer or any other tradesperson for that matter. Installation of a commercial solar system is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable commercial solar panel installer in the local area. If they have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.
  • Internet. In modern times, you’ll hardly find a progressive-minded business without an online presence. As a result, finding a service on the internet is as simple as it gets. A simple Google search have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. Or use the Quotatis directory to find a commercial solar installer. To get the right commercial solar panel installer online, it’s advisable to check their reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward.
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.

How does solar energy work?

Solar energy comes from the sun. Solar panels absorb sunlight, and convert it into electricity. This can be used to power heating systems, lighting and appliances. You can also get solar thermal systems, which use solar energy to warm hot water.

Solar energy is a type of renewable energy, because sunlight is considered to be in unlimited supply.

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.

Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

Which commercial properties suit 11-50kW solar panels?

It’s vital to purchase a solar panel system that suits your property. If you’re investing in a solar panel system, it makes the most financial sense to get the biggest one possible. However, whether you can do this or not depends on budget and space.

Here’s an idea of how much roof or ground space you’ll need to install a few different sizes of commercial solar panel system.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Approximate area required

11kW, 44, 64m²

20kW, 80, 116m²

30kW, 120, 173m²

40kW, 160, 231m²

50kW, 200, 288m²

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