We have been having a lot of fun recently since we have added a new tool to our repertoire - a pro drone with high definition video and still camera. We use this both before and after a solar installation and it gives enormous benefits: A close up view of innaccessible roof areas. A
An important thing to consider when getting solar panels installed on your roof is the possibility of having trouble from birds and other pests. Birds in particular can be keen to roost under and between solar panels because of the shelter they provide - the result can be significant amounts of bird mess around the
Attaching solar panels to a traditional pitched and tiled roof is pretty straightforward using roof hooks. We mentioned the roof hooks in this blog. However, we often need to attach solar panels to flat roofs or pitched roofs with a non-tiled covering. Typical roof types include: PVC TPO EPDM GRP Build up bitumen membrane
We are all adapting to new ways of living and working as Covid19 unfolds. It is very important that our economy keeps going as much as possible, so like many, we are adapting our processes to make it possible to keep working as safely as possible. This video explains how to set up your
The good news is that for the vast majority of domestic installations, no planning permission is required. Planning permission is not usually required This is taken care of when we design your system. The key rules we have to abide by are as follows: No panel part is higher than the highest
During a recent installation of a large off-grid capable solar and battery system, I took my camera along and recorded progress, as this video shows. The installed panels are LG 365W panels so this gives a total of 5.1 kWp. Notice the moment when the anti-pigeon netting is installed around the panels.
More than 70% would make homes more energy efficient given government support More than half of the British public would install solar panels and home batteries to tackle climate change if there was greater assistance from the government, polling has found.
Have you had a surveyor come by, look at your home for 5 minutes and say they are ready to give you your quote? I suggest caution….
Will solar panels damage my tiles? Will it make my roof leak? These are some of the questions that come up in conversation. This blog shows the most common way for attaching solar panels and how this keeps you dry.
We are often asked how big a home battery should be to get the best value for money.