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15a Yarm Street
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3DS
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Is solar PV the energy solution for me?
Do solar panels need regular maintenance?
Solar panels need very little maintenance.
Making sure that nothing is directly covering the panels to block the sun out will keep them operating at maximum efficiency. Rain cleans most things away, otherwise you can give them a spray with a hose pipe.
Our team will be able answer your questions regarding maintenance.
What size solar system will I need?
This depends on many factors including:
- How much you want to invest
- How much electricity your household uses
- What size your roof is
- How much energy you want to produce
Our team will be able answer your questions regarding the appropriate size of system
How long do solar panels last?
Most panels come with a 20-25 year manufacturer’s warranty.
However if installed and looked after correctly you should expect them to produce good amounts of electricity for 35 years & beyond.
How do solar panels work?
The panels are made up of small solar cells, which absorb sunlight and turn it into direct current (DC) electricity which is then turned into alternative current (AC) by an inverter – then fed into your power grid
Cost & Benifits
What are the benefits of having solar panels?
Numerous! The main obvious benefits are:
- They can reduce your electricity bill
- You become less dependent on Power companies as the solar panels will meet a large part of your electricity needs
- They may add to the value to your home and make it more marketable should you wish to sell it in the future
- They reduce your carbon footprint and help you do your part for the environment
What is the cost of a system?
The cost depends on a number of factors such as make, type and size of installation, your needs and requirements and your budget
A more appropriate question would be “What is the long-term VALUE of a system?” as the initial cost is always off-set by the on-going reduction in household running costs
Both the cost and value are entirely dependent on your unique circumstances and requirements
What happens when there is no sunlight?
Keep in mind that Solar PV panels do not need a sunny day to generate electricity.
Even dull days can generate power. When you need more, your system will either draw on your storage batteries if you have them installed, or the national grid in the usual way
Installation
Do I need to inform building control?
Put simply – Leave that to us at SolarStyle.
We are accredited to notify all our work to building control and have the correct procedures and knowledge in place
Do I need planning permission for Solare PV Panels?
In most cases, no.
Domestic Solar PV panels are classed as “permitted development” and do not require permission unless:
Your property is Listed
Your property is in a conservation area or area of outstanding natural beauty
Panels protrude more than 200mm from the wall or roof edge (we always fit panels within this limit, no matter what)
Solar PV panels are permitted in a conservation area as long as a few rules are followed to minimise the effect on the appearance of the building and area
Do I need a south facing roof?
No.
Solar PV panels work on light and all roofs have light hitting them no matter in what direction they face
East<>West roofs typically generate over 80% of the power generated by an equivalent South facing roof. We would not recommend installing solar PV panels on North facing roofs
I rent my property, can I have Solar PV Panels?
Possibly, but you will likely need your Landlord’s permission
Solar Panels, also known as Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV), generate inexpensive, green electricity by converting sunlight into electrical power.
Thermodynamics systems are like a refrigerators in reverse, absorbing ambient air temperature to cleverly provide you with hot water all year round.
With our battery storage solutions you can make sure that you have all the power you need, whenever you need it, and still not have to draw power from the expensive electric grid.
Inverters are the heart of your eco-friendly, energy-efficient home. They control the distribution and storage of power harvested by SolarPV panels and your other renewable technologies.
Solaredge offers a solution that enables panel-level optimization of your pv system for better system performance and for your peace of mind.
Pay no interest charges and spread the costs into manageable monthly payments with interest-free finance (0% APR)
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you’ll have lots of questions. Our experts are always on hand to help you work out what you need but in the mean time, here are some answers to common questions