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Safeguard Installations

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

Happy Solar

5 review(s)
Offers services in NEWCASTLE
Who We Are Happy Solar consists of an experienced team of renewable energy experts from Northern Ireland dedicated to bri...

Next- GEN Power

2 review(s)
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Power your home, farm or business with clean, green, renewable energy.

Solar Cell Energy

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We started business over 25 years ago as Treanor Electrical Ltd in County Tyrone. Since then we have served much of Irelan...

Eco Systems Direct (NI)

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Eco Systems Direct Ltd specialises in the manufacturer & supply of renewable energy products direct to the consumer. These...

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20 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Colum M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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27 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Colum M

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customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in newcastle area please call to arrange appointment and ...

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25 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Brenda L

Start Date: Immediate

Insulation around the pipes of the panels has been eaten by birds I am told. Water leaking into my hall

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22 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Damian B

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Type of house: Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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17 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Chris C

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Terraced 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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21 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ryan M

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homeowner solar pv panels semi detached 3 bedrooms south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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14 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ryan M

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Call anytime. 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 p...

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26 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Brian M

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23 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Brian M

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Call anytime. 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 pa...

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21 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Brian M

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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21 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Brian M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in newcastle 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 appointme...

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19 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ryan M

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call back anytime. 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 sol...

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18 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ian P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the newcastle area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss t...

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14 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Neil C

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Mr lives in the Newcastle area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call to discus...

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: George L

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Customer in Newcastle area made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Confirmed interest via /phone. Available roof space No shading Please call Mr to arrange an appointment to quote

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24 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Laurie M

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed via phone at 19:14 Mr lives in the Newcastle area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call...

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07 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Mike N

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Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Mr lives in the Newcastle 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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14 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ciaran M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in newcastle areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar electricity.confirmed interest via email at 14/05/2022 16:28.please call to arrange app...

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12 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: Ciaran M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. mr lives in the newcastle area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment are yo...

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12 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newcastle - BT33

Enquiry from: David I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are look...

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Newcastle cost?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Newcastle can be very different depending on the sort of task that you require to have performed in your house.

It's the question we get asked a lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Newcastle charge?". It's definitely really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for their work. Rates will probably rise and fall based on the products as well as the tradesman picked. The list shows the sorts of service that Solar Panel Installers typically do and also the average price range of these tasks. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by task.

Tasks that Solar Panel Installers in Newcastle can do:

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

how many solar panels do i need?

When you’re about to transform from the standard electricity to solar energy, what determines your solar system’s size is the amount of solar that’s required. The amount of solar that you’ll need, on the other hand, requires considering the end goal, be it to increase money savings, reduce environmental contamination, maximize Returns On Investment ( ROI), or just to copy what the neighbour’s done.

In order the determine the number of solar panels that is needed, the first step would be to calculate the number of kWhs that’s currently being used. A kWh is what’s used to determine the amount of energy that has been incorporated over time which the utility uses to bill you. What’s strongly recommended to create a suitable range is a 6 to 12 months average of your household electricity bill. Other factors that can play a key role in the determination of the number of solar panel needed include the following:

✓ Sunlight exposure hours. In order to know just how much energy your solar panels will generate, there’s a need to know the number of direct sunlight hours you should expect on a daily basis. For example if you stay in a region that’s usually very sunny, then it’ll be reasonable to expect more energy production per panel than regions that are usually cloudy.

✓ Angle and size of the roof. Roofs with a lot of workable space may require to let go of some efficiency opting for larger and cost effective panels to achieve the targeted energy. However not all homeowners have sufficient roof space or shade coverage for the solar panel they actually want. Also, the degree at which the roof slants will also determine if the sunlight is hitting the panels well enough and the amount of energy that can be generated thereof.

how long do solar panels last?

How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

As an alternative form of energy, solar panels are becoming increasingly popular all thanks to a wide range of benefits it provides. It does not produce any emission which makes it greener and more environmentally friendly, it requires little maintenance and are less likely to break down, they also come with warranty that are always quite long mainly because of the life expectancy of the average solar panel amongst many other advantages. Therefore, if you’re considering to purchase and install new solar panels within your home, you’d also probably want to know the time period in which they’re expected to last. In this article, we aim to help you answer this question so you can make an informed decision going ahead.

As a result of the rising energy bills as well as the desire to be greener, solar panels are becoming increasingly popular by the day in the UK. The most recent models of solar panels in the market possesses an expected lifespan of 40 to 50 years as well as warranties that keeps them protected for a minimum of half of that period. These warranties also serves as a guarantee to the solar panel’s level of performance over the first half of their lifespan. Several warranties will guarantee that the performance will not go below 80 percent before the warranty lapses. And even more importantly, some solar panels are crafted in such a way that they wouldn’t drop below 80 percent performance level throughout their lives.

However, in order to derive maximum benefits from your solar panels for a long period, there’s a need to ensure they’re properly maintained at least once a year throughout their lifespan.

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

How often should you clean solar panels

To have your solar panels working at full strength at all times is crucial as this can go a long way to help you reduce your energy bill. In order to achieve this, you simply can’t afford to ignore having them regularly cleaned and free from all sorts of dirt, dust, debris, pollen, bird droppings and the likes. Now it’s quite reasonable to think rain or wind should be able to get the job done, but unfortunately this is not so. What solar panels need is a proper clean which you can decide to do by yourself or call in a qualified professional – the latter which is strongly recommended.

 

Cleaning of solar panels has to do with working at heights which can be very dangerous especially if you don’t have enough confidence to pull it off. And even if you have zero phobia for heights, solar panel cleaning requires experience as well as some specialized skills and tools possessed by the professionals. However, the question here is, how often should solar panels be cleaned to keep them operating at optimal efficiency?

 

Well, according to the manufacturers, solar panels should be cleaned twice a year. However, if this is something that you feel is not achievable by you, then you should at least give then an annual clean. The best or most advisable time to do this during the year is at the end of the summer months. This will ensure that you have a fully functioning solar array which is ready and prepared to withstand whatever the cold period throws at you. At the end of the day, you’d have them looking spotless clean while also working at full strength and reducing your energy bills.

Do solar panels require maintenance?

You shouldn’t need to maintain your solar panels much at all as long as there’s nothing piled up on top of the panels that could block out the sun. They are installed at an angle, so when it rains the water runs off them and gives them a clean. However, if this doesn’t quite cut it, you can spray them with a hose a few times a year.

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 many solar thermal panels do I need?
Generally, the amount of solar thermal panels you need depends on the number of people living in your home. Experts say that as a rule of thumb you’ll need 1m2 of solar panels for each adult living in your home. So if you live in a 4-person household, you can expect an MCS-registered installer to recommend you a 4m2 system. However, if you have any obstructions near your home that could increase shade on your panels, you might be encouraged to go up to nearer 2m2 per person. You want to make sure that your panels can produce enough hot water for your home as you’ll rely less on your back-up form of heating, which might be a gas boiler or electric immersion heater. Maximise the free energy from the sun and you could save up to £60 per year if you have a gas boiler, £70 if you have an immersion heater or £100 if you have an LPG boiler. Of course, you’ll also need to make sure you’ve got enough roof space for the amount of solar thermal panels that you want, but your installer will be able to advise you on the best course of action.
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.

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