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A guide to solar panels: The benefits of going solar

As the world continues to become more aware of the impact of climate change, the importance of renewable energy sources such as solar energy cannot be overstated. Solar panels have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprints while also saving money on their electricity bills.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of going solar and what you need to know before our team installs a solar panel PV system on your roof.

Why you should switch to renewable energy today

The most compelling reason to switch to renewable energy sources like solar power is to reduce your carbon footprint and help slow down the effects of climate change. Solar power systems generate electricity by converting sunlight into energy, so no fossil fuels are being burned and no greenhouse gases are being released into the atmosphere.

In addition to these environmental benefits, solar energy can also save you money on your electricity bills. While the initial cost of installing solar PV panels can be high, the long-term savings are substantial. Depending on the size of your solar panel system and your energy usage, you could save hundreds of pounds each year on your electricity bills.

Are there any disadvantages to solar energy?

While there are many benefits to using solar energy, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider. One of the biggest drawbacks of going solar is the initial cost of installing a solar panel system. The cost can vary widely depending on the size of the system and the complexity of the installation, but most start at around £5,942 for a 4kW system and rise to £8,899 for a 7kW system. However, there are financing options available that can help to make the upfront cost more manageable.

Another potential disadvantage of going solar is that solar panels can be less efficient in areas that don’t get a lot of sunlight. In particular, panels on north-facing roofs, or those that experience a lot of shade, may not generate as much electricity. Ideally, roofs need to be 30 to 40 degrees in pitch, meaning homeowners looking to install panels on flat roofs will also require roof mounting systems.

If you are installing monocrystalline solar panels, like those available at Absolute Solar, you’ll also need to think about the weather. While monocrystalline panels have the highest efficiency rates, usually in the 15-20% range, they tend to be most efficient in warm weather, so they may not be as effective in cooler climates.

What are the advantages of solar energy?

Of course, the advantages of going solar far outweigh the negatives. Here are just some of the benefits of using solar energy include:

Lower electricity bills

One of the most significant benefits of using solar energy is that it can help you save money on your electricity bills. Based on estimates from the Energy Saving Trust, a household with a 3.5 kilowatt-peak system could shave between £195 and £480 per year off their bills at the current Energy Price Guarantee rates.

What’s more, once you’ve paid off the initial cost of installing the solar panel system, the energy it generates is essentially free.

Reduced carbon footprint

By using solar energy to power your home, you’re reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are released into the atmosphere. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a standard home solar PV system could save around one tonne of carbon per year (note: this depends on where you live in the UK).

Increased property value

Installing a solar panel system can also increase the value of your home, with some suggestions ranging from 4% to 14% on average. Many homebuyers are willing to pay a premium for homes that have already gone solar, as it means they’ll be able to save money on their electricity bills in the long run.

Low maintenance costs

Because they have no moving parts that will wear out over time, solar panels are simple to maintain. On average, you’re looking at around £100 per year for a service, and while this may seem like a lot, it will help to prevent more expensive damage and repairs.

Perhaps the biggest expense once the system is up and running is the inverter, which will need replacing approximately every 10 years at a cost of around £500 – £1,500.

Suitable for all climates

While they produce the most amount of electricity when it’s sunny, solar panels do still work in cloudy conditions. What’s more, cold weather doesn’t affect their productivity as snow and rain can actually help to clean the panels and increase the amount of light that reaches them.

What you need to know before installing solar panels at your home

Before you speak to our team about getting a solar panel system installed, there are a few things you need to consider.

Compatibility

First, you’ll need to determine whether your home is a good candidate for solar panels. This will depend on factors such as the amount of sunlight your roof receives, the orientation of your roof and the amount of shading your home gets from trees or nearby buildings. We’re happy to discuss this with you.

Cost

You’ll also need to consider the cost of installing the solar panel system. While there are many financing options available, it’s important to make sure that you can afford the upfront payment before you commit to the installation.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that current research suggests it can take anywhere between 9 and 19 years to recoup the costs of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system. However, this rate is falling fast, with some estimating that payback is now just 7 years. The exact time will depend on how much electricity you use and when you use it.

Installation

Solar panels are complex systems, so it’s important to choose a reputable solar panel installer like our team at Absolute Solar. In the UK, installers must be MCS registered, so make sure you confirm this before you select a company to work with.

Solar panel installations usually take around two days to complete, but the good news is that they don’t normally require permission, so you won’t have to wait for a planning application to be passed.

Speak to our team at Absolute Solar

As you can see from above, installing a solar panel system on your roof can be a great way to reduce your carbon footprint while also saving money on your electricity bills. While there are some potential drawbacks to consider, the benefits of going solar far outweigh the downsides.

So to learn more, speak to our team at Absolute Solar today. We’re more than happy to talk to you about the different solar photovoltaic systems we have available.

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Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registered

Absolute Solar is Gas Safe Registered. As company which since 1991 worked to improve home owners homes through range of improvements including:-

  • Cavity Wall Insulation
  • Loft Insulation
  • External Wall Cladding
  • Internal Wall Cladding
  • Solar Panel PV Systems

We are delighted to add boiler upgrades to our service offering. Upgrading your boiler saves home owners significant amounts of money by installing a modern boiler system. We deliver a complete offering to people looking to improve their homes by upgrading and installing energy efficient modern boiler systems.

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Gas Safe Register

Gas Safe is a Government approved not for profit body. Which works with its members through continual improvement and best practice sharing to deliver excellent customer service and protection for homeowners.

A gas engineer can only be aligned to a registered business and be issued with a license to undertake gas work on behalf of a registered business if they hold a valid and current qualification. This evidence of competence relates only to matters of gas safety and is obtained by every engineer through a recognised route of training and assessment.

Gas Safe Register is the only official gas registration body of gas businesses and engineers in the United Kingdom. By law all gas businesses must be on the Gas Safe Register. Absolute Solar’s Gas Safe Register number is 936950 and we are registered to deliver the following services for domestic customers for natural gas and LPG.

  • Services Building Regulations using Natural Gas and LPG
  • Extension to Existing Heating System
  • Flue Liners
  • Heating Controls Separate to Heating Appliances
  • Heating System
  • Hot Water System with Vented Hot Water Storage
  • Hot Water System without Storage
  • Non-masonry Flue
  • Waste Water Heat Recovery Device

We also undertake several other services under the Gas Safe Register including –

  • Combustable Performance Analysis,
  • Central Heating DOM NG,
  • Pipework DOM NG,
  • Meters DOM NG,
  • Water Heaters DOM NG,
  • Unvented Hot Water Cylinders G3 (Build Regs) and vented cylinders.

 

Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registered

Absolute Solar is a family owned and run solar panel PV installer. Originally established in 1991 to fit insulation (cavity wall and loft) for local builders it has grown to reflect demand for solar PV systems. Absolute Solar installs thousands of insulation measures each year into new homes and in upgrading existing home owners properties. Renamed in 2009 as Absolute Solar we have so far installed over 9000 solar panel PV systems throughout the Midlands. With 40 employees the company is based in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire we cover the Midlands, primarily from Peterborough to Birmingham, from Sheffield to Oxford. 

For Absolute Solar Gas Safe Registration demonstrates the company’s values and culture in providing a total solution for our customers. We support people make the transition to a low (zero) carbon future with their homes while lowering their energy costs. If you would like to know more about Absolute Solar and its Gas Safe Register approval, click this link to contact us today.

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Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Absolute Solar is now Trustmark Approved. Having been installing solar panel PV systems since 2009 Absolute Solar prides itself on the quality of work it delivers to its customers. Solar panel PV installation is a highly skilled operation which requires installers to go through vigorous and continual assessment. This assessment across their entire business to continually ensure that they meet (and exceed) the standards for installation set by national bodies. One key accreditation customers can rely upon above all others is Trustmark. Absolute Solar is fully Trustmark Approved.

While many approvals are not always seen by the public in Health and Safety, compliance and training for example. Accreditations such as MCS NAPIT mean a huge amount within the industry but may mean very little to consumers. Other approvals can mean much more to customers. Trustmark approval is a consumer focused approval which demonstrates true a commitment to the consumer.

Trustmark

Trustmark is a Government approved not for profit body. Which works with its members through continual improvement and best practice sharing to deliver excellent customer service and protection for homeowners.

The aim of Trustmark is to provide the highest level of assurance, certainty and protection to homeowners looking to have work done on and in their home. As a registered Trustmark business Absolute Solar have been thoroughly vetted and approved. We are continually monitored to ensure we meet the standards in technical competence, customer service and trading practices that customers can rely upon.

Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Trustmark Approved

Trustmark ensures that as a registered Trustmark business, Absolute Solar will provide guarantees on our work and have clear and simple resolution processes in place to support our customers.

See Absolute Solar’s registration here: https://www.trustmark.org.uk/firms/Absolute-Solar-Ltd-7254

Absolute Solar Trustmark Approved

Absolute Solar

Is a family owned and run solar panel PV installer. Originally established in 1991 to just fit insulation (cavity wall and loft) for local builders it has grown to reflect demand for solar PV systems. Renamed in 2009 as Absolute Solar we have installed over 9000 systems throughout the Midlands. With 40 employees the company is based in Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire and covers the Midlands, from Peterborough to Birmingham, from Sheffield to Oxford.

For Absolute Solar Trustmark approval demonstrates the company’s values and culture in working with customers. We support customers make the transition to a low (zero) carbon future with their homes. If you would like to know more about Absolute Solar and its Trustmark approval, click this link:- https://www.trustmark.org.uk/firms/Absolute-Solar-Ltd-7254/Ashby-De-La-Zouch-34385.

Get your quote for solar panel PV systems click contact Absolute Solar here

AforeUK Inverter & Battery Trade Supplier

Absolute Solar are a UK wholesaler of AforeUK battery and inverters. AforeUK inverters and batteries provide solar panel installers with reliable and highly efficient renewable technology solutions. AforeUK’s range of string and hybrid inverters provide robust, simple and cost effective inverters to meet the needs of UK solar panel installers. These batteries provide scalable energy storage solution for solar panel installers looking for. AforeUK provides the complete range of inverters and battery storage solutions for domestic installations. Absolute Solar are a well known stock holder of AforeUK Inverter & Battery Trade Supplier.

Afore String Inverters (HNS range) 1kW to 3kW

AforeUK string inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. The power range starts at 1kW up to 3kW and compatible with low voltage AforeUK battery packs. This makes them ideal for small residential installations.

HNS single phase inverters are ideal for smaller residential PV systems. Its unibody housing with anodised aluminium structure provides increased durability and efficiency in preventing corrosion.

AforeUK inverter from Absolute Solar

Afore Inverters

Performance

The performance of AforeUK HNS inverters is outstanding and as a cost-effective solution makes sense for installers to recommend them to their customers. With high maximum efficiency ratings of 97%, remote monitoring and easy installation, the performance of AforeUK string inverters is exceptional.

AforeUK battery performance figures
AforeUK Inverter performance

AforeUK String Inverters (HNS range) 3.6kW to 10kW

AforeUk 3.6kW to 10kW

AforeUK single-phase MPPT 2-string inverters provide excellent performance for larger residential properties. As per the smaller inverters they come with a unibody housing with anodised aluminium for increased durability and effective corrosion prevention. They are also equipped with external inductors for efficient heat dissipation with improves reliability and extends the life of the inverter.

The inverter menu is activated by señor touch buttons. The communications implementation is via the included Wi-Fi dongle which enables remote system status checking via internet connection of the online monitoring platform. Simple to set up, and easy to use AforeUK 2-string inverters provide a cost-efective solution to solar panel installers looking for effective solutions in providing solar panels to large properties.

AforeUK String 3-Phase Commercial Inverters

AforeUK inverter & battery trade supplier
AforeUK BNT 3-Phase commercial inverter

AforeUK 3 phase string inverters are designed for residential and small commercial PV systems. Absolute Solar provides AforeUK 3 phase commercial inverters to cover battery storage from 10kW to 20kW. This provides an excellent solution for smaller commercial needs.

All models come with unibody housing with anodised aluminium for durability which effectively prevents corrosion. The AforeUK 3 string inverters are equipped with external inductors to ensure efficient heat dissipation, which improves reliability and extends life of the inverters.

AforeUK Low Voltage Hybrid Inverters AF, K-SL range

AforeUK Hybrid Inverter

The AforeUK hybrid inverters are a series of low voltage storage inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. The power range is from 3.6kW to 6kW, comparable with low voltage (40-60V) batteries. Energy management is based upon time-of-use and demand change rate structures, reducing the amount of energy purchased from a national energy grid.

With a UPS function (switch time <10ms) enables crucial loads power on during outages. In addition under the backup operation mode the inverter provides up to 150% peak output overloading. The AF low voltage series storage inverters are integrated with ARC Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) and rapid shutdown. AforeUK low voltage hybrid inverters provide excellent performance for solar panel system installers.

AforeUK Battery

AforeUK battery supplier
AforeUK batteries

Battery storage is now the most popular add-on to domestic solar panel array installation. AforeUK batteries are cost effect reliable and robust batteries for the UK market. Specifically designed to work with AforeUK inverters the AforeUK battery provides solar panel installers with a reliable cost effective wall fitted battery.

Absolute Solar Inverter and Battery Supplier

As one of the leading solar panel installers in the UK, Absolute Solar have been using AforeUK batteries and inverters for many years and have found AforeUK to be highly effective for solar panel and battery installers. As a cost-effective inverter and battery supplier Absolute Solar are a stockholder of the AforeUK range. Get in touch with Absolute Solar here to learn about our prices and delivery options:-

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Solar panels and battery storage save you money

The next generation of renewable energy technology for the home combines the efficient energy conversion of free solar energy (the solar effect was first discovered by Edmund Bequerel in 1839). Solar panels save home owners money by generating renewable energy for your home. Solar panels only generate electricity during the daylight hours. So by storing spare electricity using battery smart storage to use in the evenings and early morning when most people use most electricity save you money.

Solar Panel Technology

Modern Solar PV panel system consists of a series panels each of which consists of photovoltaic material sandwiched between two semi-conductive materials. When sunlight hits the panels, the semi-conductive materials energise, producing a direct current. This direct current is then passed through an inverter, where it is converted to alternating current, providing the same power as you draw from the national grid. This renewable / green electricity can then be used to power your domestic appliances. panels today can be up to 20% efficient in converting sunlight into electricity.

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The latest advancement to this model is the introduction of domestic storage of solar electricity in a battery for later use within the home.

Smart Battery Technology

A battery works by storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, which can then be converted back into electricity. A battery consists of two terminals, (anode and cathode, separated by an electrolyte). Whilst the battery is charging, the electrons flow from the cathode to the anode, and whilst discharging they flow in the opposite direction. This causes a current, allowing you to use your solar energy when you need it, instead of when it’s generated.

This shift enables all the solar power a home generates to be stored and used (and any excess to be exported back to the grid), saving money on grid power particularly at peak energy times such as early morning and early evening, which have higher charges.

Battery storage is not just a chemical cell charging and discharging, but many such as Prime Hybrid Energy battery storage systems are smart battery systems. That means that the battery is part of a system monitoring your energy needs. It does this using historical usage and forecasting how much energy you need now, and in the near future to work out how much energy to store away.

The results for customers are significant in reducing a home’s dependency upon the national grid. Current smart solar and storage systems can result in a home being grid neutral for up to 8 months a year.

Like to learn how the system works then click the link to see how the smart system call myenergycloud actually works https://myenergycloud.com/home/inverter/SD1729P019/overview

Learn how to get your solar and battery storage system from Absolute Solar by contacting us now.

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Electric Vehicles #EV on the rise – Get yours Now


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#Vehicle #Charge #Points

Electric Vehicles (EV’s) are on the rise: says Absolute solar switch to electric vehicles, save money by recharging at home with Absolute Solar EV recharger. Research suggests that 71% of #consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle #EVs according to Auto Trader up from just 25% two years ago. But with the growth rate of licensed plug in vehicles is almost six times as fast than that of public charging point locations in the UK, over the last five years this has led to ‘highly dangerous alternatives at home’, with 75% using a domestic extension lead even admit to “daisy-chaining” – the risky practice of using …See more

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Secure your home energy needs

Solar panels with battery storage is the latest way to save and make money while improving your home creating green renewable energy. Solar panels with battery storage, secure your home energy needs.

Improve your solar panel energy saving by upgrading your solar panel system with SMART battery technology with to optimise your renewable energy.

Working with Afore Batteries Absolute Solar can provide solar and smart battery storage to save you up to 70% of your electricity needs. Absolute Solar can make you grid neutral for up to 8 months per year. Cutting your energy bills and your carbon footprint for your home. Solar panels with SMART BATTERY Storage: future proofing your energy needs. Smart battery storage can save your solar panel energy and allow to use it when you need it most.

See our great opening offer below and give us a call today to learn more:-

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National Homebuilding & Renovation Show #NBSNEC19 28th to 31st March

National Homebuilding & Renovation Show #NBSNEC19

Is the ideal show to see and learn about going carbon and grid neutral. The latest technologies enable homebuilders and homeowners to build or renovate their homes to reduce their carbon footprint and their energy bills by introducing the latest proven solar technologies. 

  

Carbon and Grid Neutral Home

Electricity generation and Storage

Using solar and storage systems you can generate your own electricity when the sun shines, store and use it when you need it. Smart storage systems, called dynamic storage ensure your home is using stored and generated energy first, taking you off-grid when possible. With Prime’s hybrid dynamic energy system you can be off-grid for 8 months a year. No bills just free electricity when you need it from your own roof solar panel array feeding a 2.8KW smart battery system running your home. Becoming grid neutral is as simple as that, see they system with a live demonstration on stand at the show today and over the weekend at Absolute Solar stand J180.

Hot Water: When you need it

The second major home cost is in generating hot water for heating and running hot water.  Evacuation tubes traditionally provided hot water when the sun shone on them, but people needed hot water in the early morning and evening.

Absolute Solar now installs the most advanced thermodynamic hot water system in the world which converts sun and air warmth into hot water at a constant 55C using the latest technology.

This innovative new system by ENERGIE works 24/7/365 producing instant, constant, and FREE hot water (outside the north pole). A system which uses both the sun and the air temperature to convert heat into hot water.

Homebuilder & Renovation Show NEC 28th to 31st March

Like to see how and what it does then come along to the National Homebuilders & Renovation Show at the NEC this weekend 28th to 31st March.  

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Rolec EV charge point systems from Absolute Solar

Electronic Charge Point OLEV Grant, all you need to know.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GETTING AN OLEV GRANT

WHAT IS OLEV?

The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) is connected to both the UK Department of Transport and the UK Department of Trade, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. It exists to promote the adoption of low emission vehicles.

You can find out more about OLEV on the UK government’s website, click the link below..

OLEV WEBSITE

WHAT IS THE OLEV GRANT?

The OLEV Grant is to encourage car buyers to opt for an electric vehicle, OLEV offer a cash payment to help with startup costs. If you own or rent an electric vehicle, you could receive up to £500 towards the cost of buying and installing an electric charge point.

HOW DO I KNOW IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE?

The manufacturer, as well as the installer of your charge point, need to be authorized by OLEV for a successful application. Both Rolec and Absolute Solar are OLEV certified suppliers and installers of EV Charge points..

To qualify for the OLEV Grant you need to meet the following criteria:

  • You have off-street parking.
  • Your property is within the UK.
  • Your vehicle is eligible for the grant.
  • You are the registered keeper or primary user of the vehicle after 1 April 2015. 
  • You can provide evidence that you own or lease an electric vehicle (even if you haven’t received the vehicle).
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES

HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR THE £500 GRANT?

The OLEV Grant is actually applied for on your behalf, Absolute Solar will handle the application for you.

To learn more about the application process, OLEV has created a guide at the link below.

Like to know more then give us a call on 0116 231 3980

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