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Fuse Electrical Services

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Here at Fuse Electrical Services, we can provide services such as Home Electrics, Re-wires, Security Lighting, Sockets & m...

Heatforce

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The premier plumbing, heating and green energy experts. Heatforce has 40 years of experience working in the South Wales...
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Safeguard Installations

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We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.
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ECH Group

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Here at ECH Group we believe in providing the best service and the most competitive prices for our customers, helping them...

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08 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Walter O

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06 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Walter O

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i want to have a price for a solar battery i have got 12 pannals are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 time scale: immediate property type: t...

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05 Sep

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Treharris - CF46

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Solar power for electricity

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Steve J

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Call back anytime. 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 pa...

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10 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Alice R

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

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25 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Eddie L

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homeowner- #7 solar pv panels semi detached south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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19 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Eddie L

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

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23 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: none please call to appoint

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23 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Peter H

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looking to install the panels on a garage roof. call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 5 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a cons...

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23 Jun

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Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Brian R

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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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23 Jun

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Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Brian R

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21 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Gary J

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

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15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Suzanne W

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via email at 14:26 Confirmed interest via SMS at 14:26 Customer lives in Treharris area. Roof space ava...

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15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Carl A

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

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26 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Lyndon J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels & battery detached outbuilding available south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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26 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Nigel F

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16 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Nigel F

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

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13 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Lyndon J

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21 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Hywel C

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed via phone at 11:38 Mr lives in the Treharris area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please cal...

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23 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Treharris - CF46

Enquiry from: Maureen W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

supply and fit 11 solar panels, optimiser and 2.4kwh storage battery are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no ho...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Treharris charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Treharris can be very different relying on the type of work that you require to have actually performed in your home.

It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Treharris cost?". It's definitely better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their work. Rates will probably fluctuate based upon the materials as well as the tradesman selected. The table shows the types of job that Solar Panel Installers typically do and also the regular cost series of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do differ by job.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

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.
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 I test my solar panel?

If you want to test your solar panel system to see if it’s working properly or just to see what output it’s giving, you can do this using a multimeter to measure current, or amps, and voltage.

Before you start, you’ll need to find the voltage (v) and current (A) ratings of your panel. You should be able to find them on the back of the panel. You should also make sure that it’s a nice clear, sunny day to get the best readings out of your panel. You should also check that it’s safe to be up on your roof!

To measure open circuit voltage, you’ll need to make sure that your solar panel is completely disconnected from your system’s regulator and battery (if you have one). Angle the panel towards the sun, and ensure that your multimeter is set to measure volts. Measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals by connecting the negative contact on the voltmeter to the negative on the panel and the positive contact on the voltmeter to the positive on the panel.

Then, you can move on to the short circuit current. Follow the same steps as the open circuit voltage, but ensure that your multimeter is set at 10A to start with.

Only try to test your solar panel if it’s safe to do so. If your roof isn’t accessible without scaffolding or specialist equipment, consider speaking to an MCS-registered solar company about your concerns. They may recommend that they come to service your solar panel system.

How many solar thermal panels do I need?
Generally, the amount of solar thermal panels you need depends on the number of people living in your home. Experts say that as a rule of thumb you’ll need 1m2 of solar panels for each adult living in your home. So if you live in a 4-person household, you can expect an MCS-registered installer to recommend you a 4m2 system. However, if you have any obstructions near your home that could increase shade on your panels, you might be encouraged to go up to nearer 2m2 per person. You want to make sure that your panels can produce enough hot water for your home as you’ll rely less on your back-up form of heating, which might be a gas boiler or electric immersion heater. Maximise the free energy from the sun and you could save up to £60 per year if you have a gas boiler, £70 if you have an immersion heater or £100 if you have an LPG boiler. Of course, you’ll also need to make sure you’ve got enough roof space for the amount of solar thermal panels that you want, but your installer will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.

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