Photovoltaic Solar Panels

A solid investment in a sustainable future

We'll take care of everything, so you won't have to.

Your new PV system in 6 simple steps

1

Contact us

After you complete our online form we'll contact you for an appointment -either online, by phone or during a site survey, depending on the circumstances. Based on our conversation or survey we will propose a suitable system in our detailed offer.

2

Planning

If you take us up on our proposal we'll discuss all practical details, make our planning and purchase the required equipment for the job. Together with you we will set the dates for the preparations and the actual installation works at your home.

3

Preparations

In preparation of the actual installation work we'll have a look at roof access, and install roof fall protection gear where necessary to ensure a safe workplace for our installers. In this preparatory phase we may also install the support structure for the panels to shave some time off the actual installation work.

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Installation

The PV modules (solar panels) and inverter are expertly installed and connected, as well as the (optional) home battery storage. The inverter is the device that turns the DC power from the PV modules into the AC power you can actually use in your home to power all your appliances.

5

Connection

Once your solar panel installation is complete, the whole system will be connected to the consumer unit which will sit in your fuse box. We'll then ensure all the cabling is neatly fitted and tucked away in conduits.

6

Commissioning

Your new PV system will be inspected and certified, commissioned, and once again tested for proper functioning. You'll get an installation report and handover form, and then you're ready to start generating your own power and save on your electrical bill.

How long does it take ?

We can install most residential PV systems in a single day -two at the most, but of course it all depends on the size of the installation, the shape of your roof, obstacles and so on. We'll give you an assessment together with our quotation. The preparatory works are done one or two days before the actual installation, and it can take another few days after the installation for us to collect the safety gear and do the final clean-up, leaving your home as neat as we found it.

Quality and Safety are paramount

Are they worth it ?

Energy consumption is an important cost factor for home owners as well as for businesses. In most homes, electrical power is supplied through the grid and heating is done with an oil- or gas-fired boiler. Solar power is a potential game changer, offering a sustainable alternative that will save money as well as the climate.

The technical bits

Solar panels are also called PV (Photovoltaic) panels, because photovoltaic cells in the panel capture the energy from the sun. In these layered cells (silicon, thin-film or other) the sunlight creates an electrical current; this is DC current, which the inverter turns into AC power suitable for any home appliance, battery storage or feeding into the grid.

Frequently Asked Questions

... but we can't cover everything, so please contact us if you have more questions.

Is my home suitable for PV panels ?

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A South, East or West oriented roof is perfectly suitable. North oriented roofs get less sun, which makes the system less efficient. Flat roofs are suitable, as well as any roof with a slope between 20 and 50 degrees.

Do I need a permit ?

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Usually you don't need a permit. But take care if your home has historical value, if you want to install panels on your facade or in your garden; in such cases it's safer to check with the municipality first.

How long will my system last ?

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It has no moving parts and isn't subject to wear. But PV panels do degrade over time, at a rate of some 0.5% per year. After 20 years they will still be at 90% capacity, which is quite good  -and so a useful life span of 20 to 25 years is no problem at all. There is some risk that the inverter will give up sooner; worst-case, take into account replacing the inverter after 10-12 years.

What's the risk for storm damage ?

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That would depend on the storm; the risk is never zero. We can only tell you that the panels are very securely fixed, and there are very few reports of PV panels being damaged. And of course, extreme hail storms can cause damage -to cars, windows, roofs, and your solar panels. Luckily such hail storms are very rare, and the damage would be covered by your standard insurance policy.

Do I get a quick return on investment ?

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We can't answer that question with any degree of certainty, since it all depends on the evolution of energy prices in the future: higher electricity prices result in more savings and a quick return on investment. When we make you our offer, we will include an estimate based on the current electricity prices... but don't shoot us if the rates suddenly drop by 90%. Realistically, though...? Prices will probably just go up rather than down.

I'm convinced. How fast can I get them ?

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Good question -there's currently a huge demand, and that has its consequences for the availability. Much also depends on what you want, so we'll only give you an estimated delivery at the time of our offer. As always, we will try to get the job done as quickly as possible.

"Solar" energy -in this weather ??

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Of course. Solar panels need daylight, not blazing hot sun. To the contrary; PV panels lose some of their efficiency at high temperatures. Short and cloudy winter days will of course provide less power than a sunny day in summer, but solar panels still make a lot of sense, even in our climate.

Which brand should I choose ?

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Don't choose a brand -it's not that much of an issue. We only use modules from Tier 1 manufacturers, which guarantees the quality of the PV modules. You may prefer  a certain color or "look"; that's a matter of taste, and we leave it up to you to decide. Tell us what you want, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

What about maintenance ?

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Don't let anyone tell you that PV panels are "self-cleaning" if your roof slope is more than 15 degrees... the panels will certainly get dirty over time, so it's best to clean them when it gets too bad. We can handle that job for you, but any window cleaner will also have the right equipment for the job. Oh- and of course, from a safety perspective we wouldn't recommend you to climb up on the roof and do it yourself.

What happens during a blackout ?

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That would depend on which system you install. If you get a home battery that supports this functionality, a loss of grid power just means you'll switch to battery backup. But: a solar power system without battery storage will switch itself off due to technical, legal and safety requirements.

Sounds great. No disadvantages, then ?

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Well... everything has disadvantages. To name just a few: solar panels only provide power during the day... when you're not at home and not using power. Not every roof is suitable, and some people think solar panels are just plain ugly. What else? It's a fairly large investment, but there are no cheap solutions... unless you don't mind bad quality. And even though the power from solar panels is "green", the manufacturing process of the panels isn't always very environmentally friendly. For all these disadvantages, there are solutions. Get in touch and let us advise you!

I have a question, but couldn't find the answer

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Not a problem -get in touch and we'll get you an answer.

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