Leading the Solar Revolution in Essex: Expert PV Installation for Your Home
An ever increasing number of UK homeowners are turning to solar power for green sustainable energy in their homes.
Solar energy is created when sunlight hits the photovoltaic panel and is converted into DC electrical current, this electrical energy is combined with the other panels in your array and sent to the inverter to be converted to AC which is used to power our homes.
Traditionally the excess power that is generate but not used is sent back to the grid for others to use, with average SEG payments around 15p per KWH compared with the 35p it costs to buy, made solar PV installations unviable for most, as a typical house uses most energy in the evenings when the sun was no longer shining.
But the recent innovations in the domestic electrical energy storage market, with better availability and prices for domestic battery storage systems has rocketed the popularity of solar PV. We now regularly see clients achieving savings of 75-85% off their grid electricity usage and achieving payback periods as low as 6 years, on a 25 year warranty system that's 19 years of savings!
On top of this, to really boost savings and gain every penny from your investment you can,
- Add a solar diverter to your hot water cylinder, this heats your tank from excess generated electricity, reducing your gas usage and keeping your SEG exports to a minimum.
- Utilise smart electricity tariffs to charge your batteries on cheap overnight electric rates of between 7 & 12p, which you can then use throughout the day to further save money. This is particularly useful through the darker winter months and for high usage properties.
- Use excess generation to charge your EV in conjunction with a suitable charger such as the Zappi from Myenergi.
With all this technology becoming more competitively priced and more widely available you can see how we can really design a system around you and your household which maximises your savings.
About us
We are a well-established electrical and renewable energy company based in Essex with decades of experience.
We truly believe that Solar PV for home and business if the future of green energy in the UK.
We provide a customer focused service from design to installation by building systems around you and your requirements. Helping you to save money whilst doing your bit for the environment.
We don't use pushy sales tactics, and do not employ salespeople disguised as “energy advisors”.
We just provide honest unbiased advice and let the savings and our reputation speak for themselves.
Our Process
You fill out our short enquiry form online and one of our team follow up with a quick phone call.
We send you your free performance and savings report.
If you are happy with the proposed installation, then one of our team will come to your property and carryout a detailed survey.
We arrange a date to fit your system, from as little as 3 weeks.
Our team arrive on the day to carryout you solar PV installation. usually 1 - 2 days for an average domestic property.
We commission and handover the system with a full demonstration and provide you with all of the required paperwork and certification in compliance with MCS and NICEIC.
How much does it cost
The costs for a solar PV installation can vary a lot, which is why we always carryout our own site survey to ensure we are giving the most accurate cost for your system with no unexpected costs that can arise when a company only ever carries out a remote survey.
Factors such as roof type, roof access, roof condition, condition of existing electrical installation, location of incoming electrical supply, environmental factors, location of new solar equipment. All need to be properly assessed prior to installation.
As a rough guide we have taken the average installation costs of our previous projects. These examples are full package, Design & installation:
- 4KW System with 5.2KW Battery - £8400.00 - 10 x 400W all black panels, 3.6KW Hybrid inverter, 5.2KW battery.
- 5.6KW System with 9.5KW Battery - £10,500.00 - 14 x 400W all black panels, 5KW Hybrid inverter, 9.5KW battery.
A solar PV installation is a longer term investment and the installation cost means very little without an in depth performance report, this shows you how your system is likely to perform and how quickly you can expect to recoup your initial investment and start saving.
Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
YES! Although direct sunlight is the optimum conditions for maximum generation they can still work in overcast conditions.
Do I need a battery?
No. You will still be able to use electricity that you generate but excess will be sold back to the grid. savings will be less as you are more reliant on grid power in the evenings & winter making the payback period much higher.
Can I still get the feed in tariff?
NO. The feed in tariff ended a few years ago and was replaced by the smart export guarantee (SEG). This is provided by all suppliers, but you will need an up to date smart meter fitted. Most suppliers pay just 5p per KWH, however Octopus can pay up to 25p per KWH on some of their smart tariffs, you would need to move to them for both gas and electric to unlock these prices though.
Will I fully own my system and my roof space?
YES! The system completely belongs to you on handover. Back in the early days there where some installations known as rent a roof, where the homeowners where unknowingly signing away the rights to their roof space in the contract small print. These systems are still out there and can cause headaches when trying to buy or sell the property.
There are lots of benefits, where are the drawbacks?
There really are very few. If you are looking at it as a long term investment then you can’t go wrong. A well designed and installed system can last 20-30 years with minimal maintenance. If you save a conservative £1000 a year on electric and pay back your original investment in 9 years then the next 15-20 years are money in the bank.