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Safeguard Installations

91 review(s)
Offers services in SHETLAND
We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.

ONE Solar PV

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Offers services in SHETLAND
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

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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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02 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Ian J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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25 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: Less than one month

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04 Sep

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Shetland - ZE1

Enquiry from: Elizabeth S

Start Date: Immediate

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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04 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Shetland - ZE1

Enquiry from: Elizabeth S

Start Date: Immediate

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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02 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: William J

Start Date: Immediate

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 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar pa...

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17 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Lindsay N

Start Date: Immediate

Call back 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 pa...

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06 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE3

Enquiry from: Brian M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

semi wood frame with brick are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3...

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04 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Marjorie W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 2 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pa...

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26 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Peter H

Start Date: Immediate

Sell 4 Times Are you the home owner of that property? - Is the property solely owned or are you living there with your wife/partner? - How many Bedrooms does that property have? - Is it detached, sem...

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12 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Shetland - ZE1

Enquiry from: Graham W

Start Date: Immediate

i need 17 solar panels (12 x *** and 5 x ***. also 20kwh storage batteries, a 3.68 hybrid inverter, all essential wirings, fittings, meters and associated safety devices, ac and dc isolators - consum...

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06 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE1

Enquiry from: Brian W

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels fir my roof.

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31 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE1

Enquiry from: Graham W

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime Roof faces: SW 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 solar panels...

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19 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Angus N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: east-west type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in sola...

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11 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Andrew M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Robert R

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. 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 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Lindsay N

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. 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 panel...

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15 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE2

Enquiry from: Leona N

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in solar panels: ...

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02 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE3

Enquiry from: Gillian R

Start Date: Immediate

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

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27 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shetland - ZE3

Enquiry from: Gillian R

Start Date: Immediate

Customer in Shetland area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via SMS. Available roof space No shading Please call Homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Shetland charge?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Shetland can fluctuate depending upon the kind of task that you require to have carried out in your home.

It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Shetland cost?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely charge for their work. Prices will fluctuate based upon the products as well as the tradesman selected. The list shows the sorts of task that Solar Panel Installers commonly do and also the average cost range of these projects. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so prices do vary by project.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.
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.

How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

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 does solar energy work?

Solar energy comes from the sun. Solar panels absorb sunlight, and convert it into electricity. This can be used to power heating systems, lighting and appliances. You can also get solar thermal systems, which use solar energy to warm hot water.

Solar energy is a type of renewable energy, because sunlight is considered to be in unlimited supply.

How long do solar panels last?

How long your solar panels will last depends on their age and quality. Most modern solar panels have 20-30 year warranties, but this doesn’t mean that they’ll stop working at this point. Many will stay at a good efficiency level for up to 40 years, while others will start to decline earlier.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

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