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A guide to PV solar panels in the UK.

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Solar panel installations in the United Kingdom

Qualifications including 'Part P' and 'working at heights' are required when installing professionally solar panels.


Installation guide.


MCS-approved components.




Evacuated solar tubes

These evacuated tube's performance and efficiency are considered exceptional as solar heating technology.

These MCS-approved professional solar tubes provide a better annual output than traditional flat-plate collectors.

Heat-pipe evacuated tubes.

Tank size: 200-350 Litres


1 x 30 Heat-pipe array.
1 x 25 Litre expansion vessel.
1 x Expansion vessel kit.
1 x Controller & pump.
1 x 20 Litres Glycol fluid.
1 x Roof fixing kit.
Connectors.
Solar-ready tanks (optional).

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In-roof solar water heating installations in the UK.

In-roof solar panels.

Tank size: 250-350 Litres


2 x Solar heating panels.
1 x 25 Litre expansion vessel.
1 x Expansion vessel kit.
1 x Controller & pump.
1 x 10 Litres Glycol fluid.
1 x In-roof fixing kit.
Connectors.
Solar-ready tanks (optional).

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On-roof flat-plate solar heating installation in the UK.


In-roof solar panels.

Tank size: 220-350 Litres


3 x Solar heating panels.
1 x 25 Litre expansion vessel.
1 x Expansion vessel kit.
1 x Controller & pump.
1 x 10 Litres Glycol fluid.
1 x In-roof kit.
Connectors.
Solar-ready tanks (optional).

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PV solar panel installation in the UK.

Monocrystalline PV solar panels.

250-300 Watts.


System sizes: 1-5 kW peak.
1 x Roof fitting kit.*
1 x Inverter.
1 x DC isolator.
1 x Generation meter.
40 Metres 4mm cable.
Connectors.

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Installation basics

Do I need planning permission?

No. From the 6th of April 2008, planning permission will not be required for most solar panel installations, unless you live in a listed building. Even then, most councils will allow solar panels in most cases.


Is my roof compatible?

Most homes in the UK are suitable for solar panels.

If you have a South, South East, Southwest or East and West facing roof space un-obscured by shading, then yes. Your internal plumbing/electrics may need to be checked before the installation process begins.


Do these work in northern climates?

Even the UK receives 60% of the sun's radiation compared to the equatorial regions.

Each square metre of the UK gets between 900 to 1,400 kWh of energy annually, so this technology does work in the UK's climate.


Can I install myself?

If you have Part P electrical and plumbing qualifiation, then it may be possible.

However, export tariff eligible installations must be carried out and certified, by an accredited MCS solar panel installer to qualify.

All eligible installations must be carried out and certified, by an accredited MCS solar panel installer to qualify.


Are solar panels suitable for my property?

Additionally, PV systems vary in size, so our installers will ask a few questions to establish your options and costs.



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