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I live in the UK – are solar panels going to have any effect on my bills, even if it isn’t always sunny?
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Contrary to popular opinion, the UK actually benefits from a similar volume of solar energy to many of our European neighbours, including Germany, which is currently one of the foremost solar energy generating countries.

Do I need to add a battery to my solar array?
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The addition of a battery allows you to make use of the excess energy your solar PV system may generate. You can store the energy you generate during the day when you are out of the house, and use it when you get home from work. Please get in touch to discuss the different types and sizes of battery we can offer you, depending on your requirements.

Do I need to worry about planning permission?
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The installation of solar panels does not require you to get planning permission, as they fall under the permitted development category of installation works. There are some exceptions to this however, for example of your home is a listed building.

Is my roof in the right position for solar panels?
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There are some factors determining the amount of sun your roof may receive. Some examples are: ​ Shading from trees or other buildings The orientation of your roof – North, South, East or West The pitch of your roof in degrees ​ Some North facing properties may not generate as much solar energy due to the orientation of the roof.

I live in the UK – are solar panels going to have any effect on my bills, even if it isn’t always sunny?
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Contrary to popular opinion, the UK actually benefits from a similar volume of solar energy to many of our European neighbours, including Germany, which is currently one of the foremost solar energy generating countries.

Do I need to add a battery to my solar array?
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The addition of a battery allows you to make use of the excess energy your solar PV system may generate. You can store the energy you generate during the day when you are out of the house, and use it when you get home from work. Please get in touch to discuss the different types and sizes of battery we can offer you, depending on your requirements.

Do I need to worry about planning permission?
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The installation of solar panels does not require you to get planning permission, as they fall under the permitted development category of installation works. There are some exceptions to this however, for example of your home is a listed building.

Is my roof in the right position for solar panels?
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There are some factors determining the amount of sun your roof may receive. Some examples are: ​ Shading from trees or other buildings The orientation of your roof – North, South, East or West The pitch of your roof in degrees ​ Some North facing properties may not generate as much solar energy due to the orientation of the roof.

I live in the UK – are solar panels going to have any effect on my bills, even if it isn’t always sunny?
icon
icon

Contrary to popular opinion, the UK actually benefits from a similar volume of solar energy to many of our European neighbours, including Germany, which is currently one of the foremost solar energy generating countries.

Do I need to add a battery to my solar array?
icon
icon

The addition of a battery allows you to make use of the excess energy your solar PV system may generate. You can store the energy you generate during the day when you are out of the house, and use it when you get home from work. Please get in touch to discuss the different types and sizes of battery we can offer you, depending on your requirements.

Do I need to worry about planning permission?
icon
icon

The installation of solar panels does not require you to get planning permission, as they fall under the permitted development category of installation works. There are some exceptions to this however, for example of your home is a listed building.

Is my roof in the right position for solar panels?
icon
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There are some factors determining the amount of sun your roof may receive. Some examples are: ​ Shading from trees or other buildings The orientation of your roof – North, South, East or West The pitch of your roof in degrees ​ Some North facing properties may not generate as much solar energy due to the orientation of the roof.

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