Our work
Here is a selection of our work. If you'd like to enquire about Solar PV panel installation hybrid systems for homes and businesses across Dorset and Hampshire, then please get in touch with us.
Have any questions?
Please take a look through our extensive FAQs. If you have any questions not covered here or for any other enquiries, please get in touch with us and we'll be more than happy to help.
FAQs
YES, absolutely! it is entirely feasible to operate as normal using Free Solar energy alone.
Solar PV refers to photo voltaic panels which produce electricity when sunlight shines on them. The panels are made up of multiple cells which contain a mixture of metals and chemicals that react to sunlight by creating an electrical charge which can be stored and used to power electrical appliances and lights etc.
Independence from utility companies, negate electricity price increases, clean free energy as nature intended, power cuts are no problem, improves energy rating of property and increases value. Lowers pollution and helps businesses reach green targets and reduce carbon foot print.
To be suitable for solar, a site must tick some boxes. You’ll need either some roof space or an area of land reasonably close to the location of your property, building , business to mount the solar panels on. the cost of cable is constantly increasing so whilst we are able to run underground cables for several hundred metres this does become expensive. the sun rises in the east and sets in the west so ideally the solar array will face as close to south as possible although anywhere between east and west can be used. multiple arrays can be installed also to make the most of the sunshine coming from all angles. your property will need space for a battery bank. we design the size and shape of this bank for each customer to utilise the smallest space possible.
In most cases no planning permission is required to install solar panels are they are considered permitted development. there are some rules regarding height of panels however and we will asses your needs with this in mind. as we do not install grid tied systems we are not required to register under MCS ( micro-generation certification scheme ). our off grid systems are entirely independent from the grid so we are simply required to install to current electrical standards through the competent persons scheme.
You will be able to monitor performance of your off grid system and see in real time how many units of power (Watts) you are using at any moment. it is very interesting to see how different appliances behave and consume power and you will be able to see every device, appliance, light bulb when in use. also you will be able to check battery storage at a glance and see how much power your system has produced for free.
We provide a full guarantee on our installation and manufactures warranty on all equipment. As an example the solar panels themselves have a 20 year warranty. Other equipment varies from 4 to 10 years and we are on very good terms with our suppliers so in the rare event of a malfunction we will replace any faulty device for free whilst in the manufacturers warranty period.
We perform a free 1 year inspection on all installations and charge a small amount for further annual inspections. our customers are able to contact us at any time for support during and after the build.
Our off grid systems can run along side a current grid tied system to enable our customers to make the most of their older more profitable pre-existing pay back contracts. we are able to upgrade panels panels on an existing system too.
FAQs cont.
Our experience has shown us that the average 3 bed home requires around 8 – 10 kw of solar array to become completely independent of the grid. this will enable enough charge during British winter months.
An average cost for installing a fully off grid system on a 3 bed house will be between 12 to 15k although we do install smaller systems which result in a property becoming partially off grid.
Our systems operate for the most part automatically and are extremely low maintenance. as a customer you will be able to switch back to using the power from the grid at the click of a switch should the need arise for any reason.
We are finding it rather challenging lately given the rising electricity prices to accurately calculate pay off periods for our customers. on average at time of printing our systems pay for themselves within 4-5 years although this period is shortening now.
Our systems do not allow for selling back to the grid. the days are gone where utility companies pay a reasonable amount per unit exported to them via your system so it is now a more viable option in our opinion to keep this energy stored for later use.
Energy can be stored in your battery bank for long periods and how efficiently you run your house will determine how long your stored power will last, however our systems are designed to cater for all of your night time needs.
With proper maintenance your system will last for many years. panels last for over 20 years before they begin to drop a small percentage each year in efficiency. batteries will last far beyond manufacturers warranty periods as we design each install to operate bellow its full power thus reducing stress on the system which increases longevity.
Yes, we provide free assessments and quotations. we do not employ the use of a salesman and there is no obligation or pressure at any point.
Government Grants are not currently available for Off Grid Solar Systems with Battery Banks.
We have excellent relationships with several national solar equipment manufacturers and are able to bring the latest Off Grid technology to our customers.
We have been providing off grid solar systems for 7+ years.
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Areas we cover
We cover Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and can arrange installations throughout Dorset and surrounding areas.
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