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Read ArticleDo you Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?
Solar Panel Regulations & Planning Permission Solar energy is gaining popularity as a sustainable and renewable source of power. With the increasing focus on clean energy solutions, many homeowners are considering installing solar panels on their properties. However, before embarking on such a project, it’s important to understand whether planning permission is required for solar
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Read ArticleBenefits of Solar
The Benefits of Solar Electricity – Generate cheap, green electricity from sunlight Solar panel electricity systems, also known as solar photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. These cells don’t need direct sunlight to work – they can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity,
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Read ArticleHow SolarSaver Works
SolarSaver™ is designed to be used with immersion heaters and measures how much power is flowing in or out of your property and how much solar energy is being generated. Only when you begin exporting electricity will it start to turn on the immersion heater – always adjusting the exact level to use all available
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Read ArticleUK Rooftops to Become Solar Power Stations
Plans to turn the large public buildings, factories, supermarkets and commercial buildings into solar ‘power stations’ have been outlined in a new strategy by Energy Minister Greg Barker. The Solar Strategy, the first of its kind in the UK, sets out the Government’s plan to see solar rolled out more widely and with it the
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Read ArticleWhy Choose Solar
Generate free, green electricity from sunlight using Solar panel systems, also known as solar photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. These cells don’t need direct sunlight to work – they can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used to run
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Read ArticleStep by Step Guide To Solar Panels
Our step-by-step guide to solar PV should help you understand what to expect from making those initial enquiries to the day we install solar PV on your home. Step 1 Book a free Solar PV home survey: Step 2 What to expect when we visit – our solar PV expert will visit your home and:
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Read ArticleIs my roof suitable for solar panels?
Planning Permission In England, the installation of solar photovoltaic panels is considered ‘general permitted development’ and planning permission is not generally required. The only exceptions are generally if your property is a listed building or is situated within a conservation area. Even in these circumstances, installations are normally allowed provided certain guidelines are followed. We
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Read ArticleSolar Panels: Are They Really Worth It?
If you are considering installing solar panels in the UK, you may be wondering if it’s really worth the investment. This is a common question, and one that was explored in the TV show ‘Solar Panels: Are They Really Worth It?‘ on Channel 5, hosted by Alexis Conran. The answer, according to the show, is