Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to your questions about solar panels, heat pumps and other renewables.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the use of a Smart Switch, any un-used electricity can be used to provide your home with free hot water.
For an on-roof system you won’t require any planning permission, so long as your property is not a listed building or is in a conservation area.
You don’t need to worry about this side of the project, we’ll sort out all of the paperwork and make sure your provider knows exactly what’s happening.
A typical 4kWp system (our most popular) can be installed and operational within a day.
That depends on the size of the system you’re after. Our smaller systems can be installed from as little as £3500, with our 4kWp systems starting at £4,500 (inc. VAT)
A typical 4kWp south-facing system will pay itself back in 7 years - after that the system will generate pure profit. It can be a little longer for smaller systems or those at poorer orientations, but we can confirm your estimated payback time during your no-obligation site survey.
We typically install SunPower solar panels, which are the most efficient in the world. Due to our commitment to quality and consistently high customer satisfaction, we’re privileged to be named SunPower Premier Partners. However, we do also stock panels from a variety of other suppliers, to ensure that you get a system that fits your property for the perfect price.
To get the full Feed-In Tariff you’ll need an EPC rating of D or above. If your property does not achieve this, it’s possible that adding Solar Panels or a few other measures could improve your grade, making you eligible for the government incentives. For lower grades, you can still benefit from the FiT, it’s just at a slightly reduced rate.
Want To Know More?
If you’d like to know more about how you can benefit from any of our renewable energy solutions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our staff is happy to help you pick the perfect system to suit your needs, and we can be contacted via email or phone. Alternatively, you can drop by the office to discuss your green future and make the most of the office biscuits.