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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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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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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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Halo Renewables

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Covering East England and beyond, Halo Renewables specialise in renewable energy installations. As a family-run business, ...
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Kimbletech

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Established since 2011, Kimbletech is a family-run renewable energy focused electrical contracting business based in High ...
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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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25 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Ben F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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21 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Chamitha B

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

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12 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Alan C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in rushden area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via sms at 14:59 roof space available no shading please call to ar...

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08 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Alan C

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Customer living in Rushden area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest / via SMS at 14:59 Roof space available No shading Please call to ar...

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22 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: James G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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03 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Richard A

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we are planning to have our roof retiled in august and will need our solar panels removed and replaced when the work is complete. the work will commence on 7 august and is scheduled to be completed be...

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02 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Peter B

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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 rushden area and would like a call to discuss options.see belo...

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04 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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homeowner- #10 solar pv panels detached bungalow 4 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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01 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Kulvinder C

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: ground source heat pumps, air conditioning agreed to receive quotes for selected products:...

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29 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matt B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi there - looking to add a battery to my existing solar system. I dont know the specifics of the system as it was there when i brought the house.

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13 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Alan C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are lookin...

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07 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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

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02 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Alan C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are lookin...

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Kulvinder C

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: ground source heat pumps, air conditioning agreed to receive quotes for selected products:...

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Matthew B

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

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Kulvinder C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: non-residential possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels: reduce bil...

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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Alan S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in rushden 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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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Rushden - NN10

Enquiry from: Paul R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

install solar panels and possibly battery storage 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 ...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Rushden cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Rushden can vary relying on the sort of service that you require to have carried out in your home.

It's the inquiry we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Rushden cost?". It's often good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their services. Rates will certainly change based upon the materials and also the tradesman chosen. The table shows the types of task that Solar Panel Installers generally do and the regular cost variety of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so prices do differ by project.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

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.

How much is the Powerwall 2?
The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the second solar battery storage system from Elon Musk’s EV and clean energy company. It’s larger and more expensive than the original Powerwall, but it can store more electricity. So how much is the Powerwall 2.0? With installation, it will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000. But is it worth it? We’ll go through some of the top features so you can make your decision. The Powerwall 2 has a huge useable capacity of 13.5kWh. Most other solar batteries on the market have a capacity of around 4-6.5kWh, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive. If you’ve got a standard-size solar panel system on an average-sized home, you might not need a battery with such a big storage capacity. The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the only solar battery available in the UK to provide your home with an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) if you add the Backup Gateway 2. This means that if there’s a power cut, you won’t lose power – because your battery will keep running. It can also scan the weather forecast, so if there’s a storm it will ensure that your solar panels charge the battery in case you get a power cut. So while the Powerwall 2 is the probably the most expensive solar battery you can buy in the UK, if you live in a part of the country with a particular problem the power cuts or you have a large solar panel system, it might just be worth spending the money on it.
What are solar panels made of?

Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells. These cells are made from silicon semiconductors, which absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.

There are three main types of PV cell: monocrystalline solar cells, polycrystalline solar cells, and thin film solar cells. Monocrystalline cells are usually the most efficient and expensive, and thin film solar cells are the cheapest and least efficient. These are all made from silicone, but are manufactured in different ways.

How long do solar panels last?

The lifetime of a solar panel depends on its quality and age. Generally, the older a solar panel gets, the less efficient it becomes. The majority of modern solar panels come with 20-30 year warranties, which means that they’ll stay at a good efficiency level for at least this long. Some panels can stay efficient for as long as 40 years, while others won’t last this long.

how many solar panels can i fit commercial buildings?

Are you currently weighting the possibilities of adding a solar system to your commercial building? With lots of commercial property owners in the UK using solar now, many more are gradually coming to terms with the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your commercial building but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

 

In this post, our aim is to help you calculate the number of solar panels you’ll need to power your entire commercial building. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taking into account everything that makes use of power in your commercial building to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

  • To get started, you’ll have to determine the number of watts used by your commercial building. To get this, you simply have to go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst buildings and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar panel needs.
  • Once done, you’ll also have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

 

In general, a medium-sized commercial building making use of an average amount of electricity will require about 70 average quality solar panels so as to cover its entire electricity needs. These are, however, just averages, so yours could be more or less so getting the idea is vital here.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
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.

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