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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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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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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage

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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

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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

Start Date: Immediate

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

Start Date: Immediate

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

how do solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

Can Solar Panels be installed on an office building?
With energy prices rising steadily over the past couple of years, it’s little surprise several individuals are now seeking other options for powering their commercial and office buildings. With that said, the most common energy saving solutions incorporated by a lot of people are solar panels and wind turbines – the former being the favourite of most. Not only because they feature fewer moving parts, but also because they require less maintenance. So, can solar panels be installed on an office building? The short and simple answer to this question is yes, solar panels can definitely be installed on an office building. They’re noiseless, requires minimal maintenance, reduces your carbon footprint and saves you money. However, there’s the need to ensure that the best solar panels are installed on your office building to be able to fully enjoy these aforementioned benefits and more. So how do you go about that? Let’s take a look! If you want to install a solar panel, you’d discover that they come in various sizes, quality as well as cost. It’s important to always consider the panel’s size and select one that’s appropriate for your office roof as well as power needs. Furthermore, the efficiency is also crucial. When you get an efficient system, this is able to charge the batteries a lot quicker with a higher energy output, meaning more energy savings for you. What’s more? The durability of the panel is also important as a panel that’s durable comes with quality parts which helps you avoid downtimes at work. Finally, you should also consider a solar panel with a warranty which covers a more extended period. Several panels come with warranties of over ten years, but if you can get the one of over 20 years then the better.
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.

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