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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 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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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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Eco Tech Group

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Our Vision at Eco Tech Group as a family run business is to treat our customers like our own family focusing on quality ho...
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Light Renewables

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Solar Panels installation and battery storage solutions
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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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09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: ALIYA A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Homeowner lives in the Hornchurch area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to make an appoint...

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13 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Eniola A

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Homeowner lives in the Hornchurch area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their optio...

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Michael R

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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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15 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Alessandro D

Start Date: Immediate

Check current panels and consider installing additional ones. Evaluation of installation of a battery.

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10 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Sandra C

Start Date: Immediate

Some one to come and check our tank for the sola panels

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16 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Steve M

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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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15 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Steve M

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customer living in hornchurch 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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09 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Samuel O

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Customer living in Hornchurch 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 appoint...

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31 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Aminul I

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Call any time. Roof faces: SW 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 pane...

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18 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Karen D

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels...

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07 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Brian C

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customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on sms they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the propert...

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03 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Brian C

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Quote to install solar panels for hot water and electric

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03 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Brian C

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Quote to install solar panels for hot water and electric

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03 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Mark S

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19 panels, immersion (Solic200) & battery storage (Growatt or PureStorage II) - to produce at least 70%+ of our electricity and have a Payback ***ars or less. Cost has to be no more that £8000.

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29 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Stuart L

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Call anytime Roof faces: SE 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 panel...

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20 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Mark S

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Panels for electricity & hot water. 4 bed detached roof with a large sloping thatched roof

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Stuart L

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Call anytime Roof faces: SE 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 panel...

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Mark S

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Panels for electricity & hot water. 4 bed detached roof with a large sloping thatched roof

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14 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM12

Enquiry from: Ninel D

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

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hornchurch - RM11

Enquiry from: Harry L

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Hornchurch charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Hornchurch can be very different depending on the type of service that you need to have done in your house.

It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Hornchurch charge?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their services. Rates will most likely fluctuate based upon the products as well as the tradesperson chosen. The table reveals the kinds of service that Solar Panel Installers generally do and the regular price series of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Hornchurch can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

How much energy a solar panel produces depends on its manufacturer and exposure to the sun. A good-quality solar panel typically has a power output of about 300 watts per hour, but this can vary from about 240 to 360 watts. How much energy your solar panel will produce per day depends on how many hours of unshaded daylight it’s exposed to.

Here’s an idea of how much energy you could expect a large commercial solar panel installation to produce in a year.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Annual electricity output

11kW, 44, 9,350kW

20kW, 80, 17,000kW

30kW, 120, 25,500kW

40kW, 160, 34,000kW

50kW, 200, 42,500kW

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.
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.

What are solar thermal panels?

Solar thermal panels are panels that can be used to heat your hot water. The collectors, which are either evacuated tube panels or flat plate collectors, harness heat from the sun and transfer it to a heat transfer liquid that heats up water that is stored in a hot water cylinder. You can use a boiler or immersion heater as a back-up in the winter or to heat the water up further to reach the right temperature.

Evacuated tube panels involve a bank of glass tubes mounted on the roof tiles, and while they’re usually more expensive, they’re more efficient than flat plate collectors. They’re exactly what they sound like – flat panels that can be fixed onto your roof tiles or integrated into the roof.

Having a solar thermal system will reduce your energy bills since heat from the sun is free, so you won’t have to rely on your traditional heating as much. You’ll also be doing your bit for the environment – if you have a natural gas heating system, you could save up to 295kg of CO2 every year.

Another benefit to solar thermal panels is that you might be eligible for payments through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which is a Government scheme to encourage people to take up renewable heating technologies. As long as you have your system installed by an MCS-registered installer and you meet a few other requirements, you could receive payments of up to £525 per year for seven years. And since the average solar thermal panel system costs £5,500, you could pay off over half of your system just with these payments. That’s not even considering that you could save up to £60 a year on your energy bills if you have a gas 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.

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.
Is solar energy renewable?

Solar energy is renewable, as the sunlight it uses won’t run out. This means that it’s a great way to generate electricity without damaging the planet. So, installing solar panels to generate solar energy can be a great move for businesses looking to reduce their carbon emissions.

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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