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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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Greentech Renewables

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Greentech Renewables specialises in the design and installation of bespoke Solar PV systems for your home or business. We ...
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Hennessey Electrical

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At Hennessey Electrical Ltd we provide a seamless, end-to-end solution for renewable energy, combining expert solar panel ...
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Springwell Electrical

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MCS, NICEIC, NAPIT, RECC certified electricians and Solar PV Installers in the North East.
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FEC RENEWABLES

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FEC Renewables - Powering Tomorrow, Today. Location: Based in the heart of Tickhill near Doncaster. What We Offer: ...

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10 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Tony K

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Customer living in Shipley 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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06 May

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Corrina B

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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 Shipley area Please call to arrange appointment and d...

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19 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Chris S

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Homeowner Solar battery Supplied and fitted Please contact to appoint

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: John H

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17 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: John L

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thermodynamic panel service. not working as immersion heater seems to be on all the time are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what area of repair are you looking ...

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24 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Abdul R

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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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14 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Steve J

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solar panels and battery are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looking to have the solar pane...

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07 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: John H

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Call anytime. Roof faces: East-West Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. How became interested in sol...

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03 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

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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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29 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

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11 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Daniel H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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11 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Daniel H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you a...

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15 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: MRS E

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

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30 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Israr K

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 01:38 confirmed via email at 01:38 homeowner lives in the shipley area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need l...

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12 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Hayley G

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

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06 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Andrew C

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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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04 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Andrew C

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

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29 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Andrew C

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

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24 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Shipley - BD17

Enquiry from: Alex C

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

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03 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Shipley - BD18

Enquiry from: Mark A

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

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How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers in Shipley cost?
Costs for Solar Panel Installers around Shipley can differ depending on the type of service that you want to have actually carried out in your house.

It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Solar Panel Installers in Shipley charge?". It's often really good to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely cost for their work. Rates will certainly rise and fall based upon the materials as well as the tradesman chosen. The list shows the kinds of service that Solar Panel Installers normally do and also the standard price variety of these jobs. Some projects take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by job.

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

£9,063

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2025
Solar panel in Shipley £4,884-£9,710
Solar thermal in Shipley £3,000-£4,600
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw in Shipley £11,200-£16,800
small Commercial solar panel system in Shipley £7,200-£10,800
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system in Shipley £44,000-£66,000
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) in Shipley £4,125-£6,325
Solar battery in Shipley £3,080-£5,390
Supply-only solar electricity in Shipley £2,600-£4,875
Solar repair and maintenance in Shipley £375-£575
Supply-only solar thermal panels in Shipley £2,280-£4,275
Solar tiles in Shipley £4,760-£7,140
Solar panel cleaning in Shipley £100-£200
Solar panels with battery in Shipley £5,200-£7,550

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Solar Panel Installer FAQs

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 many solar panels can i fit commercial buildings?

Are you currently weighting the possibilities of adding a solar system to your commercial building? With lots of commercial property owners in the UK using solar now, many more are gradually coming to terms with the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your commercial building but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

 

In this post, our aim is to help you calculate the number of solar panels you’ll need to power your entire commercial building. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taking into account everything that makes use of power in your commercial building to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

  • To get started, you’ll have to determine the number of watts used by your commercial building. To get this, you simply have to go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst buildings and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar panel needs.
  • Once done, you’ll also 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.

 

In general, a medium-sized commercial building making use of an average amount of electricity will require about 70 average quality solar panels so as to cover its entire electricity needs. These are, however, just averages, so yours could be more or less so getting the idea is vital here.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

how do solar panels work?

If you’re looking to install some new solar panels in your home or property, then you’d probably want to know how it works. This is one of the most frequent questions asked by homeowners when it comes to solar panels and in this article we aim to give you a good insight on the operations of solar panels. Let’s have a look!

Generally, solar panels work by absorbing the energy of the sun and then converting it into electricity. It functions by allowing photons from the rays of the sun release the electrons free from atoms within the photovoltaic or solar cells in order to produce a flow of electricity. There are several solar cells that are connected together ( usually 60 or 72 ) in each panel. Individual cells comprises both a negative layer and a positive one which combines perfectly to create an electrical field in which the energy is generated.

The boron that’s within the bottom layer generates the positive charge, while the phosphorous found in the silicon layer produces the negative charge. In order to convert the sun’s rays into the energy that’s going to be transported from the panels to the inverter, the two field will interact with one another.

In other words, solar panels work by turning photons from the sunlight into direct current which is transmitted to the inverter. Once it gets to the inverter, it’s then translated to alternating current and send this current to to your electric box which powers the entire home. If you do not wish to reduce the high bills that’s associated with renting power from the grid, the solar energy system is an efficient and affordable way to achieve this aim.

Which commercial properties suit 11-50kW solar panels?

It’s vital to purchase a solar panel system that suits your property. If you’re investing in a solar panel system, it makes the most financial sense to get the biggest one possible. However, whether you can do this or not depends on budget and space.

Here’s an idea of how much roof or ground space you’ll need to install a few different sizes of commercial solar panel system.

Solar panel system size, No. of solar panels, Approximate area required

11kW, 44, 64m²

20kW, 80, 116m²

30kW, 120, 173m²

40kW, 160, 231m²

50kW, 200, 288m²

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

what are solar panels made of?

Solar cells , also referred to as photovoltaic cells (PV), absorbs energy from the sun and converts it to generate electricity. This, however, should not be confused with photovoltaic thermal cells or PVT which operates to generate heat for water in homes. Solar cells are linked electrically and also carefully organized into a large frame which is popularly called solar panels. Generally, solar cells are produced or made of silicon semi conductors which works to absorb sunlight and then turn it into electricity for use at a home. A solar panel comprises of either 60 or 72 solar cells which are electrically interconnected in series and parallel and also positioned in between glass and plastic which is then framed.

At present, solar panels incorporated for residential or domestic purposes only possesses the capacity to make use of only about 20 percent of the sunlight they’re able to absorb and convert it to electricity - also called solar efficiency. Available in the market are also a wide range of solar cell available for both industrial and commercial purposes. This type of solar panels have an efficiency rating of about 40 percent which will also automatically make them more costly than the domestic types.

One great thing about the solar industry is the fact that it keeps improving in such a way that raises both its efficiency as well as overall quality. And with further research and development, this is expected to even increase as the years go by. What’s more? As these aspects keep rising, it’s also expected that the solar panels price should be on a decrease. That way, they’ll become available to a wider range of individuals who’ll also like to save money on electricity bills and go greener.

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.

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