Solar panels come in a variety of classifications.
Solar panels made easy.
Solar panel installations of the UK
Qualifications including 'Part P' and 'working at heights' are required when installing roof-mounted solar panels. Work alongside a roofing contractor or ask our network of trusted installers.
Solar installations guide.
Evacuated solar tubes
The performance and efficiency are considered exceptional for an evacuated tube technology, incorporating a high quality with a 25-year lifespan.
These MCS approved professional evacuated tubes provide better annual outputs 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).
Installations
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).
Installations
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).
Installations
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.
Installations
A beginners guide to solar panels
I would like to dedicate this article to the newcomers of solar panels, and those who wish to support the technology and take advantage of the benefits, but don't know where to begin.
Solar panels have never made such financial sense. Domestic and commercial MCS solar panel installers give you the ability to generate your energy through solar panels are becoming more and more popular. Reducing dependence on ever-increasing energy prices is what motivates most people to install solar panel technology.
When solar radiation or solar energy enters the earth's atmosphere, it does so as a shortwave. When these short waves hit something like a person, building or solar panel, then the wave converts to long wave. The process expels a small amount of energy, and this energy produces heat or electricity depending on the panel type.
There are two types of solar panels; both do very different jobs, but both use energy from the sun:
1. Solar heating panels (including evacuated tubes)
2. PV electric solar panels.
Which you choose is up to you, but it depends on which type of energy cost you want to reduce and how much you can afford to spend on a solar project.
People now see solar panels as an investment in the home.
PV solar panels in a nutshell
Domestic and commercial photovoltaic, solar panels are commonly known as PV solar panels, use photocells to convert solar radiation into electricity. The PV cell consists of one or two layers of a semiconducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the solar cell, it creates an electric field across the layers, causing electricity to flow. The higher the intensity of the sun, the higher the flow of power.
Sell electricity back to the National Grid with the feed-in tariff scheme. Receive a guaranteed 20 years income from your PV solar panels. The incentive is tax-free and open to anyone who installs electric, solar technology in their home.
In addition to saving you money, photovoltaic, solar panels provide a wide range of benefits, even in the UK climate. Investing in your home and your energy future with an on-grid connected system with a typical lifespan of 30-40 years. Solar panels, in general, have never made such financial sense.
Feed in tariffs also known as the Clean Energy Cash Back Scheme, an incentive that pays people for producing their power. A domestic solar installation now connected to your meter and the National Grid, so any excess you create can be sold to your energy company who is obligated to purchase your power. This scheme is called the feed-in tariffs (FIT's project) which are designed to reward the early adopters of solar the most and the later adopter the least.
Solar heating panels in a nutshell
Domestic and commercial solar heating systems gather energy radiated by the sun and convert it into useful heat in the form of hot water. Solar heating technology has been available since the 1970's and works alongside an existing boiler, to provide hot water or space heating with underfloor heating.
Installing a solar heating system in your home can provide between 50% and 70% of your hot water needs each year for free. Heat my Home is at the forefront of solar panel systems in the UK and install MCS accredited modern technology for outstanding results, even in our climate.
This super technology for generating clean heat usually installed on the roof, stimulated by strong financial incentives from the government. A solar heating system is a single or a combination of multiple panels, which trap and move heat to your hot water tank. Space heating is possible in certain circumstances. MCS will install the system accredited solar installers as either:
On-roof.
In-roof.
Flat-roof.
Some homeowners prefer the aesthetics of a flat panel, but evacuated tubes are more efficient in the winter months. Both systems work excellently in our UK climate, so we offer both flat panels and solar tube technologies, so you can decide which is best for yourself.
Access to the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI) feed-in tariff incentive, which pays you for generating the heat, even if you use yourself.
The type of system required for your home depends on many factors, which is why we always survey your home before quoting. This survey is free and without obligation.
Evacuated solar tubes in a nutshell
Evacuated solar tubes have used in the UK for many years. With the ongoing energy price rises, it has become an even more cost-effective method of generating your hot water and thus using less from fossil fuel sources.
An average system can generate around 60-70% of the hot water required a year, which in turn will reduce your hot water bills. We install evacuated tubes because they are the most efficient solar heating technology.
In the summer, most of your hot water needs can be produced using an evacuated solar tube system. Even though the winter months, it can contribute heat from the sun to your water tank so reducing the number of times, your boiler fires up.
In a nutshell.
Reducing reliance; promoting independence.
- Reducing reliance; promoting independence.
- Helping people recognise the futility of Switch N' Save.
- Recognising PV solar panels and EV's work brilliantly together.
- Our enthusiasm grows for photovoltaics alongside global demand.
- We make installing photovoltaics as comfortable as possible.
- Enjoy three-decades of freedom from geopolitics.
- Feel the pride once installed.
Author.
"Forward with confidence."
Stuart Lovatt
Founder of Power My Home.
