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28 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Ken J

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Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Mr confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Mr lives in Bures area Please call to arrange appointment and discuss

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04 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Andrew P

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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23 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Arthur H

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

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08 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Matthew P

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*Home owner Solar pv panels South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Feed in tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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13 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Harry R

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*Home owner Solar pv panels South facing roof No obstructions No shading Roof space available Feed in tariff Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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12 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Bures - CO8

Enquiry from: Harry R

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Monthly electric bill £70+ Are you a home owner? Yes

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14 Apr

Solar Panel | Cleaning

Manningtree - CO11

Enquiry from: Adrian S

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Clean dirt and bird droppings off 10 solar panels

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02 Mar

Solar Panel | Cleaning

Manningtree - CO11

Enquiry from: Christine M

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16 solar panels need to be cleaned

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10 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Colin B

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Call anytime. Size of garage: Single Material: GRP Opening action: Up-and-over Operation: automated Quote requested on a garage door, in GRP, to be supplied and fitted.

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12 Dec

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Braintree - CM7

Enquiry from: Raymond C

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Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via phone at 12:18 Homeowner lives in the Braintree area. Solar PV panels Roof space availabl...

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12 Dec

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Halstead - CO9

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

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05 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO6

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21 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Braintree - CM7

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

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08 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Manningtree - CO11

Enquiry from: Caroline G

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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04 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Colchester - CO2

Enquiry from: Manbahadur G

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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18 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Ian C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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15 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Ian C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call t...

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15 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Ian C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner lives in the halstead area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shad...

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27 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Colchester - CO3

Enquiry from: AbdullA A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 Colchester area

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24 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Halstead - CO9

Enquiry from: Ian C

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Bures charge?
Prices for Solar Panel Installers around Bures can vary depending upon the sort of job that you need to have actually carried out in your house.

It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Bures cost?". It's often great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer are going to likely cost for their work. Prices will most likely rise and fall based upon the materials as well as the tradesperson selected. The list reveals the kinds of task that Solar Panel Installers normally do as well as the regular price range of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by project.

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

£8,808

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

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

If you want to connect solar panels to a battery, it’s likely that it’s because you want to make sure that you don’t waste any electricity when your solar panels are generating energy but you’re not around to use it. Batteries are particularly useful for homeowners that have solar panels but are out during daylight hours; with a solar battery system, your solar panels will feed the electricity they generate into the battery for you to use when you get home.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best thing to do is to get in touch with an MCS-registered company who can talk you through your options. There are different size batteries and the size that’s suitable for you will depend on how much electricity you plan to store and how large your solar panel system is. Some of the top brands of battery storage system include Tesla, SunPower and SolarEdge. If you want to be able to take advantage of selling electricity back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), it’s worth getting an MCS-registered company to install your battery for you, as you may not be eligible for payments if you connect your solar panels to a battery yourself.

You should also consider whether your solar panel system is a ‘storage ready’ solar system. Today, most systems will be, since battery storage is becoming much more common. This means that your solar panel system will have an inverter that can easily integrate a battery. If this is the case, you should be able to purchase the battery you want and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install it.

However, it’s worth bearing in mind that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled incorrectly. If something goes wrong, you could electrocute yourself or cause a fire. If your solar panels and battery cause a fire, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out if you connect the battery yourself. That's why it’s best to ask a reputable installer with all the correct qualifications to connect your solar panels to a battery for you.

do you need planning permission for solar panels?

In a similar way to other major home improvement projects, some specific requirements must be met to allow for the installation of solar panels. The main reason why these standards and regulations were established is to minimize the risk of the solar system becoming an issue or potential hazard in the unforeseeable future. So if you’re thinking about buying and fitting new solar panels, you’ll probably want to know whether or not you’ll require to submit a planning permission application for approval before you can proceed.

Generally, solar panels are covered under what’s called “Permitted Development” which gives you the freedom to install your solar panels without having to apply for a planning permission. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. These exceptions include if your house is a listed building or if your house is located within a conservation area. In these exceptional cases, it’s possible that you’ll need to apply for a planning permission, but this will largely depend on the discretion of your Local Planning Authority. What’s more? Solar panels are usually subjected to normal building regulations which includes examining the roof to make sure that it can support the additional weight. You can call in a MCS certified installer to carry out this check for you.

In order to install your solar PV on your roof, you must follow these guidelines:

✓ Your solar panels shouldn’t go beyond the highest point of the roof (excluding chimneys).

✓ The solar panels shouldn’t project beyond 200mm off the roof’s edge.

✓ The solar panels should be removed once they’re no longer used to produce electricity

✓ The solar panels should be installed such that the area and building’s appearance change is minimized.

how do solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

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 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 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.

how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. 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.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

How to install solar thermal panels?
We always recommend that you ask an MCS-registered company to install your solar thermal panels so you can take advantage of the RHI and any other schemes that may come up in the future. However, if you’re sure you want to do it yourself or you just want a rundown of what the installers will do, here are the general steps on how to install solar thermal panels:
  1. After the installer’s measured up, given you an estimated output and recommended some systems for you, they’ll arrange date to come to your home to install the solar thermal panels. They’ll also let you know if any scaffolding will be required.
  2. Next, they will start to fit the panels, or collectors, to your roof. Stainless steel brackets will be provided with the system and they will remove your roof tiles or slates to attach the brackets to the rafters. They’ll then replace the tiles and add waterproof flashing to ensure you don’t get any roof leaks, and add the frame.
  3. If you’ve chosen evacuated tube solar thermal panels, the installer will bolt the heat transfer unit to the top of the frame but not install the tubes until nearer the end. This is because the tubes start to transfer heat to the exchanger immediately, and when everything is unconnected this could damage the unit.
  4. If you don’t need a new boiler with your installation, a new dual coil water cylinder, pump and system control system will be fitted. It’s best in a loft or upper floor of your home.
  5. A new thermal store or hot water tank that will store the heat provided by the solar system is much larger than a standard tank but it may fit in the spot of your old one. The installer will ensure that it’s connected to the mains cold water, your other heating source (such as a gas boiler or biomass boiler), immersion heater, temperature sensors and the solar collectors themselves.
  6. Next they will install the pumping station, usually near the water tank. The expansion tank will be installed on the solar thermal loop, which is usually nearby. Its job is to prevent pressure changes that could damage the system.
  7. You’ll get a heat generation meter which must be MCS-certified if you want to take advantage of the RHI, and any control equipment that comes with the system will be installed.
  8. The installers will then bring the system to pressure by pumping the heat transfer liquid into the system up to a pressure of around 2 bar.
  9. Finally, your MCS-registered installer will register your solar thermal system so you can apply for RHI payments of up to £525 per year.
  10. So that’s the process of installing solar thermal panels. Remember – it's always best to use a professional to install any kind of renewable technology.

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