Solar Panel Installations in Cheshire

In Cheshire, solar panels are usually installed on roofs, but they can also be placed in areas like carports or ground mounts. The process typically involves:

• Site Evaluation -Assessing your property for solar panel compatibility.
• Scaffolding and Roof Preparation – Ensuring safe roof access.
• Mounting System Installation – Setting up a secure mounting system for the panels.
• Solar Panel Setup – Carefully attaching the panels to the system.
• Electrical Connection – Linking panels to an inverter to convert solar energy into home power.
• Final Inspection and Testing – Checking system efficiency and operation post-installation.

In Cheshire, the time for a solar PV installation can vary, but it’s generally completed in one to two days.

To assess if your Cheshire roof is suitable for solar panels, consider:

• Roof Size – Determines panel quantity.
• Roof Orientation – South-facing is ideal.
• Roof Type – Compatibility with solar panels.
• Roof Condition – Must be robust to support panels.

Unsure about your roof’s suitability? Our team is here to help.

Typically, in Cheshire, solar panels don’t require planning permission, except for listed buildings, conservation areas, or systems with significant height or visibility.

We regularly fit solar panels for homes and businesses in following areas of Cheshire:

• Chester
• Ellesmere Port
• Macclesfield
• Northwich
• Runcorn
• Warrington
• Wilmslow

Solar panel technology has advanced to the point where it can even be effective in rainy England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Solar panel costs have also dropped dramatically – almost 80% over the last decade – so there’s never been a better time to invest in solar technology than now. If you have any questions about potential solar panel efficiencies for your building, then speak to our team, who’ll be glad to help.

According to studies performed by Ofgem and OVO Energy, the average UK household uses between 56 and 72 kWh of electricity each week. To put that into some kind of context, a one-bed flat would need approximately 6 solar panels, while an average 3-bed home would need 10 panels.

Definitely! However, the number of solar panels you’ll need will depend on the size of your home, the type of roof you have, the direction your home faces, and your energy usage. For example, if you have a small home and don’t use a lot of electricity, you may be able to power your entire home with solar panels, but if you have a large home or use a lot of electricity, you may need to supplement your solar panels with energy from the national grid.

This depends on the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff that you’re on. The SEG tariff is set by your energy supplier, and the rates can vary. However, the average SEG tariff in the UK is around 4.5p per kWh, meaning that for every kWh of electricity that you export to the grid, you’ll be paid 4.5p. If you’re considering installing a solar energy system with a view to selling energy back to the National Grid, speak to one of our expert advisors, who can give you a better idea of the sort of setup that you’ll need.

Our solar fitting services cover every area in Cheshire. Take a look below for the main postcodes we work in:

• Crewe – CW1, CW2, CW3. CW4, CW98
• Nantwich – CW5
• Tarporley – CW6
• Windsford – CW7
• Northwich – CW8, CW9.
• Middlewich – CW9, CW10
• Sandbach – CW11
• Congleton – CW11