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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

31 review(s)
Offers services in ORKNEY
Here at ECH Group we believe in providing the best service and the most competitive prices for our customers, helping them...
Over 10 Reviews

In2Gr8Ted Solutions

16 review(s)
Offers services in ORKNEY
About the Company History: Established in 2007, In2gr8ted Solutions have progressed through diverse sectors from Home A...

RM Electroserv

1 review(s)
Offers services in ORKNEY
Inverness based renewable energy specialists, we deal in Solar PV & battery storage, EV charge point installations, solar ...

ONE Solar PV

0 review(s)
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We like to think that we do things a little differently. In business for over 30 years, we're no ordinary company. We ...

Logan Installations

1 review(s)
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Established in 2016, Logan Installations is an emerging company in the renewable energy and construction sectors based in ...

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16 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Eleanor S

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Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 1 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels...

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25 Jul

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Orkney - KW17

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Solar panels 5>kw with battery storage

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14 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

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19 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Robert S

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached 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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12 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Eleanor S

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Call any time. Roof faces: SW Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 1 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels: R...

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12 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Christine B

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels:...

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06 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Ian G

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27 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Mark R

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solar panels installed at ground level with battery storage

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19 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Mark R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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14 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Eleanor S

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03 Mar

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Orkney - KW17

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06 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Eleanor S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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29 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Charis P

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

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03 Nov

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Orkney - KW17

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01 Nov

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Orkney - KW17

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10 Oct

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Orkney - KW17

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30 Sep

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Orkney - KW17

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30 Sep

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Orkney - KW17

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21 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: John V

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20 Sep

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Orkney - KW17

Enquiry from: Peter R

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr lives in the Orkney 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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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Orkney cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Orkney can be very different depending on the type of task that you want to have performed in your home.

It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Orkney cost?". It's generally good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their services. Rates will likely rise and fall based upon the products and also the tradesman picked. The table reveals the types of task that Solar Panel Installers usually do and also the standard price variety of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by job.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Orkney can do:

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

£8,808

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

is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

What are the main benefits of solar panels?

Solar panels provide an alternative to paying expensive National Grid energy rates, so primarily their first major benefit is helping to reduce bills. Solar PV panels will produce free electricity, whilst solar thermal panels generate heat for hot water and space heating. There are also payment incentives known as the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) (for solar PV) and the Renewable Heat Incentive (for solar thermal) which guarantee a tax-free income for 20 years.

How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

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.
Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

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.
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.

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