Solar Power Guide
Everything you need to know about solar panels
Invest in your Future with Solar
Solar PV panels convert sunlight into electricity by absorbing photons from the sun. This generates DC power, which is then converted into AC power using an inverter. Panels work even in cloudy conditions, and cooler temperatures improve electrical efficiency.
Your home uses the solar-generated power first, reducing reliance on the grid and lowering your electricity bills. Additional savings can be made by storing excess energy in batteries for night-time use or using solar power to preheat your hot water.
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Today’s solar panels produce over 475 watts, compared to older 180–240W models, delivering more power with fewer panels. We often recommend slightly oversizing your solar array to boost output during overcast winter days.
While panel efficiency determines how much sunlight is converted into electricity, inverter efficiency and system design are equally important. We use an industry-standard design tool, to precisely match panels and inverters to your roof’s orientation and pitch.
​Our preferred panel mounting system is Schletter on most concrete tiled roofs, Red Tip for Rosemary and Staffordshire Blues and the K2 system for modern double tiles. We space our roof anchors approximately 1.25 meters apart. This is well within MCS recommended guidelines which also advise notching the roof tiles where required to ensure they lay flat to the roof.
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A ten-year warranty is supplied on all parts and labour*, with all solar panels having a 25-year performance warranty, and 30-year product warranty.
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Finally, we can normally install a solar array and ancillary equipment in one working day. Scaffolding is usually erected one day prior to install and removed two days after completion so that we can monitor the system for a short period. Upon completion we will issue the handover pack along with the relevant MCS Certificate.
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*not including iBoost & car chargers.
