Contact Us for a FREE no obligation solar panel quote for your home or business, we will assess your available roof space, discuss the options available to you and design a solar system which would best meet your needs, offering a choice of solar panels, and answer any questions you may have.
The Feed-in Tariff pays 21p for each kWh that solar panels generate,
you can achieve up to 10% return on your investment.
Solar Panels are not just the new thing, its an opportunity to reduce your electricity bill, your carbon footprint and generating an income for the next 25 years!
You are Guaranteed to be paid 21p for every unit of electricity You generate by the government from Solar Panels for the next 25 years (linked to inflation).
You will be paid 3.1p per unit of electricity you don’t use and export back to the grid.
Payments are linked to inflation and last for 25 years.
You can earn upto £950 per year TAX FREE by installing Solar Panels.
Solar Panels are a Guaranteed Proven technology.
Generate your own FREE electricity and reduce your own electricity bill.
A very Simple way to reduce Your Carbon footprint.
Produce up to 50% of your electricity needs. If You have Solar Panels installed you will start to benefit immediately from the FREE electricity they generate.
Insurance backed Guarantees and manufactures Warranties.
A solar Installation is by far the best proven way to generate your own electricity. The Amount you generate cannot be guaranteed as no-one can predict the weather, however based on current data on average.
A 4KW SYSTEM ON A SOUTH FACING ROOF WILL EARN OVER £900 PER YEAR TAX FREE FROM THE FIT. THIS IS TAX FREE AND GUARANTEED FOR 25YEARS AND IS INDEX LINKED.
From April 2012 the FIT will be £0.21p per kilowatt of renewable electricity that is generated.
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FAQ’s – Solar PV
Based on our experience we have compiled a comprehensive list of the questions that we often get asked.
Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) Systems
Q. How much space on my roof do I need for a solar PV installation?
Grid connected systems start from around 1kW rating, this occupies approximately 8.2 square metres on your roof.
Q. How much electricity does a PV system output?
For every kW rating installed on a South facing roof the system will generate approximately 800 kWh per annum
Q. How much does a Solar PV system cost?
Prices start from around £4000 – £6000 per kW rating, dependent on a number of key factors relating to the installation site.
Q. Are there any grants available to cover the cost of installation?
Following the introduction of the Feed in Tariff (FIT) scheme, generally, there are no longer funding grants available. However, this may vary in some regions; we can clarify this for you relative to your location.
Q. Will I be eligible for the new Feed in Tariff (FIT)?
Yes, the FIT is available on all Solar PV installations, with variable rates based on the circumstances of the installation.
Q. What rate would I receive on the Feed in Tariff (FIT)?
The rates vary according to the size of the system and the type of property where it is installed. Generally, for systems up to 4kW rating installed on an existing property, the FiT rate is 43.3p/kWh for every kWh generated.
Q. Do I need to inform my electricity supplier?
We will inform them once the installation is complete. For systems larger than 16 Amps we will require permission in advance from the network operator.
Q. Can I export any of the electricity I generate?
Yes, all unused electricity will automatically be exported. Your electricity company will fit an export meter or they will pay you based on estimated export rates (usually 50%).
Q. How much will I be paid for electricity I export?
The rate most commonly paid is 3p per kWh exported into the National Grid. This rate may vary dependent on the electricity company.
Q. What is a kWh?
A kWh is “kilo watt hour” which is the standard used in all electricity bills as a “unit”. All electrical appliances have a rating in kWh; an appliance rated at 1kW, will consume 1kWh (1 unit) for every hour it is on.
Q. How does the electricity generated get in to the internal system?
As part of our installation of the system we will connect into your consumer unit, this can only be done by a qualified electrician. The electricity generated will then be passed into the internal electricity system, to be used wherever it is needed.
Q. What happens during a mains power cuts?
Standard solar PV systems do not operate during power cuts for safety reasons. However, it is possible to upgrade the system to enable the system to automatically disconnect your property from the grid and to provide power from the panels and a battery back up in your property during power cuts.
Q. Do I need a three phase electricity supply?
Generally no, systems up to approximately10kW rating can be accommodated on a single phase electricity supply; greater than 10kW will require 3 phases, with the power split equally between them.
Q. Whose panels do you use?
We use high-quality panels from Schott, Sharp and Sanyo; the highest-rated efficiency panels currently. We will constantly be monitoring suitable panels to ensure we provide the most effective systems for our customers.
Q. What is the difference between monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV panels?
Monocrystalline panels have a higher output per kW rating but tend to be slightly more expensive than polycrystalline panels; monocrystalline wafer is black, polycrystalline wafer has a dark blue colour.
Q. Are solar PV tiles available?
Yes, however PV tiles are still relatively expensive making the installation cost higher than standard PV panels.
Q. Should I not wait to install PV systems as they will be dropping in price over the next few years?
As with any form of technology there always developments are taking place in the PV industry, as a result we would expect prices and performance to change gradually over time. However, the government is interested in maintaining a consistent return on investment for systems installed now and over the coming years. As a result the FiT tariffs reduce from April 2012 and will be further reviewed in 2013.On this basis it is better to install sooner and take advantage of the highest tariff rates now.
Q. How efficient are Solar PV panels?
SolarKing UK use PV panels which operate on available daylight not simply sunlight, this ensures that you get the maximum efficiency. In addition, we carefully survey your installation site to ensure it is most suitable (South facing) and do not have any shading problems from trees, chimney stacks or adjacent building which can dramatically impact output and effectiveness.
Q. What guarantees will I receive?
All our systems come with a complete Independent Warranty Association scheme guarantee. We also have a proven 25 year power output guarantee (our Solar PV panels generally have been output tested for 28 years).
Q. Are your panels approved?
Solarking UK are fully accredited with the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS), to comply with the MCS accreditation we only use the very highest quality of materials which have MCS approval.
Q. What payback can I expect from a Solar PV installation?
It is generally accepted that a Solar PV installation will give you an annual Return on Investment (ROI) of 8 to 10%. On this basis, we would expect a system to pay for itself about 5-6 times over 25 years of use. This is based on an annual fuel inflation of 12.9%, as calculated by Ernst and Young and the Governments Feed in Tariff proposals which is RPI-indexed linked for a 25 year period and is paid totally tax free. The Sunday Times recently highlighted Solar PV as one of the Top 5 ROI-investments.
Q. Do I need planning permission?
Generally no; planning permission is only usually required if the property is listed or in a conservation area.
Q. Do building control need to be informed of the intention to install a solar system?
Yes; we will advise your local area building control office prior to installation. In some instances they may have specific criteria in determining whether your need to submit a buildings notice. We will discuss this with them and you on a case by case basis. Different building control offices deal with these products differently; this should be confirmed with your local office.
Q. Will my roof be strong enough?
Our surveyor will check this prior to installation; however, most roofs are strong enough to take a solar installation without any reinforcement.
Q. Does your prices include for Scaffolding?
We are one of the few companies installing Solar PV who are fully accredited to ISO 9001 Quality Standards. This guarantees that all our working practices are fully compliant to the highest standards including all Health and Safety requirements. We are aware that many PV installers are not accredited to these standards and do not include for installing the necessary scaffold at your property.
Q. Will an electrician fit the panels to the roof?
No, the installation to MCS-standards requires suitably trained and accredited installation personnel; all roof work will be completed by fully accredited roofing specialists, similarly, electrical work will be completed by MCS and NICEIC-accredited personnel.
Q. How are the panels fixed to the roof?
For a standard roof we use rigid stainless steel brackets that are fixed directly to your roof rafters, the brackets hook out from underneath your existing tiles. We work to full MCS standards and consequently, we do not drill tiles/slates or use mastic/silicone to weather proof your roof; we are aware that some lower quality companies will use these techniques.
Q. How long will the installation take?
Installation normally takes 2-3 days.
Q. Are the solar PV panels fragile?
Solar PV panels are very robust and can withstand the normal stresses subjected by nature.
Q. Can I heat water with solar PV panels?
It is possible as the Solar PV electricity generated is connected to your domestic electricity system. Consequently you can have an immersion heater on this system to heat your water. However, this is not the most efficient form of hot water generation. We would advise that you should heat water with solar thermal panels which are very effective and efficient.
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