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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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Elite Solar

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At Elite Solar Ltd, we are dedicated to leading the renewable energy revolution. With 15 years of experience in the solar ...
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FEC RENEWABLES

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FEC Renewables - Powering Tomorrow, Today. Location: Based in the heart of Tickhill near Doncaster. What We Offer: ...
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Solar and battery installations on homes in the North of England.since 2013
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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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28 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Christine R

Start Date: Immediate

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03 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Siobhan F

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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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21 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Wendy L

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

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03 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Dave M

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Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online and is looking for quotes. Roof space available Little to no shading Please call to arrange an appointment Customer lives in Selby area

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20 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Rob F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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20 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Rob F

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South 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 sol...

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Rob F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: south 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 sol...

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30 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner solar pv panels detached 3 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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28 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Alan D

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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28 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Alan D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

install 4-6kw solar panel array on south facing 30 degrees roof are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bed...

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27 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

roof solar panels fitted to my property are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property ...

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23 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Adrian S

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customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the selby area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...

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12 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Ben S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading mr lives in selby area please call to arrange appointment and discuss are you th...

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12 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Ben S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in selby areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 12/07/2022 09:04.please call to arrange appointme...

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22 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Claire L

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Customer living in Selby 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 appointment ...

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17 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Alastair B

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customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 11:45 confirmed via email at 11:45 mr lives in the selby area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to ...

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26 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Raymond L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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22 Apr

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Raymond L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the selby area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...

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22 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Raymond L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the selby area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...

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22 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selby - YO8

Enquiry from: Raymond L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

new solar panels installed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Selby cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Selby can be very different relying on the kind of work that you require to have performed in your residence.

It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Selby charge?". It's definitely very good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their work. Rates will certainly change based on the materials and the tradesperson selected. The list shows the types of service that Solar Panel Installers commonly do as well as the standard cost range of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by task.

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

£8,954

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel in Selby £4,825-£11,065
Solar thermal in Selby £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Selby £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Selby £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Selby £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Selby £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Selby £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Selby £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Selby £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Selby £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Selby £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Selby £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Selby £3,400-£5,100

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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.

Do solar panels work in winter?

Yes – solar panels do work in winter. Contrary to popular belief, solar panels can still work under daylight, even if it's not hot. Of course, they won’t generate as much electricity as they would during the summer months, as the days are shorter, but they will still generate electricity during those daylight hours.

Once you know how solar panels work, it’s easy to understand why solar panels work in the winter. Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which are units usually made out of silicon. These cells contain electrons that create energy when light hits them. The cell can then convert this energy into usable electric current and into your system to be used around the home.

Although it might seem strange, solar PV cells can actually work better when it’s cold. Too much heat around the cell can cause it to be inefficient, due to the difference in energy between the energy from the sunlight and the electrons in the solar cell. During cold weather, the difference between them is higher, so more

The higher the energy difference between the two sets of energy sources, the more power that the cell can produce when it’s struck by light. Of course, the downside is that there are fewer daylight hours in the winter, so you’ll still see a drop in energy production – but at least you know that your solar panels are still working efficiently. The other thing to bear in mind is that obstructions like snow and lots of cloud cover will impact the amount of electricity your solar panels will produce. Luckily the UK doesn’t get too much heavy snow, so any snow that does settle on the panels will melt quickly. As for cloud cover, even on exceptionally cloudy days your panels will still generate some electricity – just not as much as they would on a clear day.

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.
How do solar panels work?

Solar PV panels work by converting sunlight into electricity. They’re made up of photovoltaic cells, which take in the sun’s rays and turn it into direct current (DC) electricity. The current is then channelled into an inverter, which converts it to alternating current (AC).

Once converted to AC, the electricity is ready to use. It’s fed through a meter and into your property’s consumer unit, and is automatically used to power appliances and heating systems. Your system will automatically switch between your solar electricity supply and the national grid, and export any solar electricity you don’t use to the national grid.

How much do solar panels cost?
The cost of solar panels has reduced significantly over the years. While a system may have cost you up to £20,000 in the early days, that’s not the case anymore. So how much do solar panels cost today? The cost of an average 4kW system on an average home will set you back between £4,500-6,500. But pair that with the savings on your electricity bills and payments that you can receive from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), the net cost could be much less. The SEG is a payment from your energy supplier for any electricity that you don’t use and send back to the grid. Each energy supplier can set their own rate, but it must be above zero at all times. This replaces the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) which used to pay solar panel owners per kW of electricity they generated as well as that which they sent back to the grid. This was a much more lucrative scheme which saw homeowners earn back the cost of their system within a few years, but it ended in March 2019. Now, with the SEG and your savings on your electricity bills, you could save up to £330 a year – meaning you could break even within 14 years. Solar panel systems are likely to last up to 25 years, so they’re still well worth investing in. Combine that with the saving of 1.29 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, and you’ve done your bit for the environment.
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.

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.

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.

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