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Boxergy are an Scottish installer of renewables with over 200 reviews on Home Energy Scotlands website. We are MCS accredi...
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Toplineroofing & gutters

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We cover all aspects of gutter repairs Gutter cleaning Roof cleaning New gutter installation Drip felt Dry verdge
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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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Greener Energy Group

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About Us Greener Energy Group have over 30 years combined experience of providing energy saving solutions to customers,...
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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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In2Gr8Ted Solutions

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About the Company History: Established in 2007, In2gr8ted Solutions have progressed through diverse sectors from Home A...

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27 Nov

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Galashiels - TD1

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

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26 Mar

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Selkirk - TD7

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21 Jul

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Selkirk - TD7

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Homeowner Solar pv panels Detached South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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18 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

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27 Sep

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Galashiels - TD1

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23 Sep

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Galashiels - TD1

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15 Sep

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Selkirk - TD7

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed via SMS at 08:23 Mr lives in the Selkirk area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to ...

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14 Sep

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Selkirk - TD7

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

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12 Sep

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Galashiels - TD1

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

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12 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: Selwyn C

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

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23 Aug

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Galashiels - TD1

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Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Confirmed interest via SMS at 08:05 Customer lives in Galashiels area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to ar...

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12 Aug

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Galashiels - TD1

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09 Aug

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Selkirk - TD7

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Customer living in Selkirk 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 appointmen...

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28 Jul

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Galashiels - TD1

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and is waiting to be contacted. Ms confirmed via phone at 19:16 Ms lives in the Galashiels area. Solar PV panels Roof space available, not sure...

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26 Jul

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Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: MICHAEL D

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Galashiels 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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03 Jun

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Galashiels - TD1

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11 May

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Galashiels - TD1

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03 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: William E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint

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03 May

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Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: NANCY H

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mrs confirmed via SMS at 10:06 Mrs lives in the Selkirk area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading ...

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29 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Selkirk - TD7

Enquiry from: William E

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customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 08:24 mr lives in the selkirk area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to m...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Selkirkshire charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Selkirkshire can be very different depending on the type of task that you require to have done in your house.

It's the inquiry we get asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Selkirkshire cost?". It's often better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Rates will certainly rise and fall based on the products and the tradesman chosen. The table reveals the types of job that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and the standard cost series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by job.

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The average price
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£8,808

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2025
Solar panel in Selkirkshire £4,650-£7,130
Solar thermal in Selkirkshire £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Selkirkshire £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Selkirkshire £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Selkirkshire £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Selkirkshire £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Selkirkshire £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Selkirkshire £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Selkirkshire £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Selkirkshire £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Selkirkshire £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Selkirkshire £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Selkirkshire £3,400-£5,100

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how many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

Can I buy solar panels?
Yes, you can buy solar panels without having to have them installed by the same company. There are lots of online companies that will sell you single solar panel modules, but there are also lots of businesses that offer DIY solar panel kits with everything that you need to install solar panels yourself. If you’re looking to buy solar panels without installation, you should expect to spend around £4,000-5000 on a 3.5kW system, which is the average system installed in the UK. When you buy solar panels to install yourself, it’s worth bearing in mind that you won’t be eligible for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. To receive SEG payments, your solar panels need to be installed by an MCS-registered installer, and if any schemes come about in the future it’s likely that the rules will be the same. It’s also worth doing some sums before you decide to buy solar panels and install them yourself. An average solar panel system installed by an MCS-registered company will cost between £4,500-6,000. While that’s more expensive than a DIY solar panel kit, you can claim SEG payments. According to the Energy Saving Trust, you can make your money back on your solar panels within 16 years with the SEG, but without the SEG it could be up to 20 years – and that’s only if you’re at home all day to use the electricity. So before you go ahead and buy solar panels to install yourself, consider whether it would be better to get in touch with some solar companies to get quotes and see if it’s better to pay more upfront.
How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

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.
Can I fit solar panels myself?

In theory, you can fit solar panels yourself. In practice, it’s worth leaving it up to the professionals.

If you get DIY solar panels and install them on your roof yourself, you won’t be able to apply for the government-backed Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). The SEG pays you for every unit of electricity you generate and send back to the grid, so it’s a scheme well worth signing up for. However, you must have your solar panels installed by a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-registered engineer or company, so you’ll miss out if you install the solar panels by yourself.

The other thing to consider about installing solar panels yourself is that you’re dealing with electricity. Electricity is extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly, so if you don’t have any qualifications in working with electricity you could be putting yourself and your family at risk. Connecting DIY solar panels yourself and doing it incorrectly could mean that you give yourself an electric shock or cause a fire. If your home is damaged due to a fire caused by solar panels you’ve installed yourself, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out.

Before having a go at installing your own solar panels, do some quick sums to see how much money it could really save you. A 3.5kW DIY solar panel kit will cost around £4,000-5,000. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a home in the South East of England where most occupants are out all day until 6pm would save around £100 a year on their electricity bills. That means that you wouldn’t break even until 40 years, but solar panels last around 25 years on average. However, if you have your solar panels installed by an MCS-registered installer and they cost £4,500, you could save £220 a year including your SEG payments. That brings the payback time to around 20 years.

So although the initial outlay is slightly less when you install solar panels yourself, it’s much better to have them installed by an MCS-registered engineer so you can take advantage of the SEG payments.

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.
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.

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