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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

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Pat M

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Sell 1 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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22 Aug

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Sam J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in bishops castle area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please c...

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22 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Sam J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in bishops castle area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please c...

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22 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Sam J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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10 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Alan G

Start Date: Immediate

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 Bishops Castle area

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09 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Diane W

Start Date: Immediate

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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11 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Diane B

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call any time. 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 panels...

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16 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Lyneal J

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Customer living in Bishops Castle area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest via email at 08:12 / via SMS at 08:12 Roof space available No...

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22 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Edward H

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Call any time. 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 solar pan...

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31 Dec

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Francis L

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive...

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30 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Francis L

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive...

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30 Oct

Solar Panels | Thermodynamic

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Francis L

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive...

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30 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Francis L

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 property age: 1970-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive...

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28 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: R H

Start Date: Immediate

*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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21 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: R H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Bishops Castle 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 app...

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02 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: J.bryce S

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Home Owner Suitable Aspect No Shading Supplied and Fitted Call to Appoint

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12 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: James K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Homeowner Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Feed In Tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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15 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Erik T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

homeowner detached 4 bedrooms south and east no obstructions 10 sqr mtrs Scottish power Supplied and fitted 1-3 months please contact to appoint *

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07 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Erik T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Home Owner 4 Bedrooms Rural Detached 2 Velux on South Facing roof, but they are at the far end and there is still plenty of roof space available. South/East Facing no shading Scottish Power Fu...

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03 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bishops Castle - SY9

Enquiry from: Glenys E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Owner terrace 3+bedrooms No skylights No shading Customer advised south facing roof Customer advised more than 17sqm of space 1-3months Feed in tarriff Supplied and fitted Call to appoint

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Bishops Castle cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Bishops Castle can differ relying on the kind of task that you require to have actually done in your home.

It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Bishops Castle charge?". It's generally better to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their services. Rates will likely rise and fall based on the products and the tradesman selected. The list shows the sorts of job that Solar Panel Installers normally do and the average cost range of these projects. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by project.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Bishops Castle can do:

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The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer in Bishops Castle is:

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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.

How do you find an installer for commercial solar panels?

Commercial solar panels installation companies are everywhere. However, it’ll be a great mistake to think finding one nearby for your project would be the least of your worries, as both cost and reliability comes into question. This is even more worrisome when you’re fully aware that your solar system potentials can only be fully maximized depending on how well it’s installed and how good your installer is. If you’re also facing the same challenge, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share with you some tips on how to choose a nearby professional and reliable commercial solar panel installer who’ll ensure you get immense value for every penny spent. Let’s take a look!

  • Ask for recommendations. Personal recommendations is always the best way to go, when looking for a commercial solar panel installer or any other tradesperson for that matter. Installation of a commercial solar system is a major undertaking which comes with a lot of costs, so if you’re going to do it the least you can do is ensure you do it right. Carry out your research, ask friends and family, neighbours and loved ones if the know of any reliable commercial solar panel installer in the local area. If they have one they’ve used, you can request for the cost, quality of the job done, the duration of the project and any other detail you feel you should know.
  • Internet. In modern times, you’ll hardly find a progressive-minded business without an online presence. As a result, finding a service on the internet is as simple as it gets. A simple Google search have been helping people find their desired service providers with relative ease for so long. Or use the Quotatis directory to find a commercial solar installer. To get the right commercial solar panel installer online, it’s advisable to check their reviews as well as testimonials before moving forward.
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.

Does solar thermal generate electricity?

No – solar thermal doesn’t generate electricity. Unlike solar PV, solar thermal panels harness the sun’s energy and convert it into heat which is then transferred into your home.

You can have evacuated tube solar thermal panels or flat plate collectors; evacuated tubes are thought to be more efficient that flat plate collectors. They both work by using the sun’s rays to heat a transfer fluid, usually made from water and a type of antifreeze, which is pumped to a heat exchanger inside a water tank in your home. The heat from the exchanger heats the water inside your tank, then when the liquid releases its heat it’s transferred back to the collectors to start the whole process again.

You’ll need to use your solar thermal panel system with a boiler, collector or immersion heater. This is so that the water can be stored and used for your hot water and heating, and also because in the UK, people generally need to rely on another source of heating in the winter. There are fewer sunlight hours in the winter months, so it’s not often possible for solar thermal panels to generate enough heat from the sun to get your water up to temperature.

Whatever the time of year it is, you might want to heat the water up further than your solar panels can manage. That’s why you’ll still need a form of traditional hot water heating, but you should see savings on your energy bills. If you’re currently using natural gas, you can expect savings of around £60 per year on your fuel bills, while if you’re using LPG it could be as high as £100 pr year

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

How do I test my solar panel?

If you want to test your solar panel system to see if it’s working properly or just to see what output it’s giving, you can do this using a multimeter to measure current, or amps, and voltage.

Before you start, you’ll need to find the voltage (v) and current (A) ratings of your panel. You should be able to find them on the back of the panel. You should also make sure that it’s a nice clear, sunny day to get the best readings out of your panel. You should also check that it’s safe to be up on your roof!

To measure open circuit voltage, you’ll need to make sure that your solar panel is completely disconnected from your system’s regulator and battery (if you have one). Angle the panel towards the sun, and ensure that your multimeter is set to measure volts. Measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals by connecting the negative contact on the voltmeter to the negative on the panel and the positive contact on the voltmeter to the positive on the panel.

Then, you can move on to the short circuit current. Follow the same steps as the open circuit voltage, but ensure that your multimeter is set at 10A to start with.

Only try to test your solar panel if it’s safe to do so. If your roof isn’t accessible without scaffolding or specialist equipment, consider speaking to an MCS-registered solar company about your concerns. They may recommend that they come to service your solar panel system.

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.

Which commercial property are 4-10kW commercial solar panels best for?

It’s important to get the right size solar panel system for your commercial property. Solar panels are usually installed on pitched roofs, although they can be fitted on stands on the ground if you have some unused outdoor space. The more panels you install, the more power you’ll generate, but there’s no point buying more panels than you have space for.

Solar panel system sizes are measured in kW. 4-10kW solar panel systems are usually too big for domestic properties but are ideal for smaller commercial properties. Here’s an idea of how many panels and space you’ll need for a few different system sizes:

System size, Number of panels, Area required (approximate)

4kW, 16, 23m²

6kW, 24, 35m²

8kW, 32, 46m²

10kw, 40, 58m²

Bear in mind that solar panels can’t be less than 30cm away from a roof edge, so you’ll need more space than the area that the panels take up.

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