Solar panel installations in Manchester

Solar panels are mostly installed on roofs, but they can also be set up on carports or ground mounts. Here’s a quick rundown of the process:

• Checking your property: We make sure your place is suitable for solar panels by evaluating your roof’s size, direction, type, and any nearby shade like trees.
• Setting up safely: We put up scaffolding around your roof to make sure our team can work safely.
• Mounting: We attach a strong mounting system to your roof to hold the solar panels securely.
• Installing the panels: Next, we place the solar panels on your roof and secure them to the mount.
• Wiring: We connect the solar panels to an inverter to turn the electricity they produce into something your home can use.
• Final inspections: We do a full check to make sure everything’s installed correctly and test the system to confirm it’s generating power.

Typically, a solar PV installation takes 1-2 days, depending on your system’s size and complexity.

To find out if your roof is good for solar panels, think about:

• Roof size: This affects how many panels you can fit.
• Roof direction: Ideally, panels should face south to catch the most sun.
• Roof material: Some materials are more suited for solar panels.
• Roof condition: It should be strong enough to hold the panels.

Still unsure? Call our team and we’ll help you figure it out.

Usually, you don’t need planning permission for solar panels. The main exceptions are if you’re in a listed building or conservation area, or if the system is particularly tall and visible.

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.

We serve every area in Manchester; check out our main locations below:

• M1
• M2
• M3
• M4
• M8
• M9
• M11
• M12
• M13
• M14
• M15
• M16
• M17
• M18
• M19
• M20
• M21
• M22
• M23
• M24
• M25
• M26
• M27
• M28
• M29
• M30
• M31
• M32
• M34
• M35
• M38
• M40
• M41
• M43
• M44
• M45
• M46
• M60
• M60
• M60
• M60
• M60
• M61
• M90
• M99