Why Go Solar?
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How Can Solar Help?
Electricity produced by solar PV panels is noiseless, 100% emission-free and almost always FAR cheaper than buying it from an electricity supplier.
Solar Energy Consumption Is On The Rise In The UK
In 2020, renewable energy made up a record-breaking 47% of the UK’s electricity generation, and solar capacity grew by 545 megawatts (MW), marking a 27% rise from 2019.
By focusing on wind energy and biomass, solar is the third most generated form of renewable energy in the UK, comprising about 4% of its total electricity generation.
In line with its nine-step plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the government are clearly making a bid to make energy more environmentally friendly. For instance:
In 2020-2021, regulations about how new housing is built have been outlined in the Future Homes Standard.
Learn More - Solar PV
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels contain semiconductors such as silicon, which convert solar radiation into electricity. The DC (direct current) electricity produced is then (usually) fed through an inverter to produce AC electricity at a voltage and frequency suitable for general use.
Electricity produced by solar PV panels is noiseless, 100% emission-free and almost always FAR cheaper than buying it from an electricity supplier. Solar PV systems operate year-round and need virtually no maintenance. They are suitable for mounting almost anywhere they can be secured – but there are a few reasonable caveats as follows.
Solar PV panels work best when they are facing between east and west (through south). Panels facing further north than due east or west will still work but at far lower efficiencies. They can be mounted vertically (or even horizontally*) – but they work best when inclined at between 25 and 45 degrees. This inclination happens naturally when the panels are mounted on a pitched (sloping) roof – on flat roofs or on the ground we would use a frame to incline the panels to the desired angle.
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Solar PV on Your Property
We install and maintain solar on residential, commercial and new build properties!
Residential Solar
We can mount solar PV panels on most homes with a suitable roof. We have a range of panels – small ones that suit small urban roofs, all-black ones that look great on slate roofs and high-efficiency panels that make the most out of every square metre.
We have optimised systems that mean shaded roofs no longer need to be ruled out, and long warranties for peace of mind. Our own warranties are also fully underwritten.
Commercial Solar
Solar PV is the perfect partner for businesses and commercial properties, which usually have their highest energy demand during daylight hours. It is not uncommon for businesses to be able to use all the energy their solar PV systems produce, which makes savings and returns optimal (and keeps finance directors happy).
There are an estimated 250,000 hectares of south-facing commercial roof space suitable for solar PV installation in the UK (and not, to date, taken advantage of). Check now and see if you too could be cashing in when the sun shines….
New Build Solar
Installing solar panels on properties when they are being built makes perfect sense. Not only does it help properties meet sustainability standards (such as the Code for Sustainable Homes), installation of solar PV panels reduces both energy requirements and bills for decades to come. Whether or not it is required for planning purposes, it is now the decision of forward-thinking and environmentally conscious housebuilders across the country. With solar PV enjoying its highest popularity levels ever, houses with solar PV installed are more attractive to prospective home buyers than those without.
We often install roof-integrated solar PV systems on new build properties. The panels then sit flush with the surrounding tiles, and the cost of the roof covering is saved in that area. We can also design bespoke systems for odd-shaped roofs where the entire roof area is covered in made-to-measure- solar panels (even triangular ones if necessary).
We can advise on how best to integrate solar PV panels into a project from the design stage (which tends to help stop so many homes from being designed with only north-facing roof space).
We have experience with self-builders and developers both small and large, and are always happy to discuss new projects.
Residential Solar
We can mount solar PV panels on most homes with a suitable roof. We have a range of panels – small ones that suit small urban roofs, all-black ones that look great on slate roofs and high-efficiency panels that make the most out of every square metre.
We have optimised systems that mean shaded roofs no longer need to be ruled out, and long warranties for peace of mind. Our own warranties are also fully underwritten.
Commercial Solar
Solar PV is the perfect partner for businesses and commercial properties, which usually have their highest energy demand during daylight hours. It is not uncommon for businesses to be able to use all the energy their solar PV systems produce, which makes savings and returns optimal (and keeps finance directors happy).
There are an estimated 250,000 hectares of south-facing commercial roof space suitable for solar PV installation in the UK (and not, to date, taken advantage of). Check now and see if you too could be cashing in when the sun shines….
New Build Solar
Installing solar panels on properties when they are being built makes perfect sense. Not only does it help properties meet sustainability standards (such as the Code for Sustainable Homes), installation of solar PV panels reduces both energy requirements and bills for decades to come. Whether or not it is required for planning purposes, it is now the decision of forward-thinking and environmentally conscious housebuilders across the country. With solar PV enjoying its highest popularity levels ever, houses with solar PV installed are more attractive to prospective home buyers than those without.
We often install roof-integrated solar PV systems on new build properties. The panels then sit flush with the surrounding tiles, and the cost of the roof covering is saved in that area. We can also design bespoke systems for odd-shaped roofs where the entire roof area is covered in made-to-measure- solar panels (even triangular ones if necessary).
We can advise on how best to integrate solar PV panels into a project from the design stage (which tends to help stop so many homes from being designed with only north-facing roof space).
We have experience with self-builders and developers both small and large, and are always happy to discuss new projects.
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