Solar Panel Installation in Wigan – Get a Free Quote Today

Solar panels are typically installed on your property’s roof, but they can also go on other surfaces like carports or ground mounts. Here’s how it usually works:

• Site assessment: We check your property to make sure it’s a good fit for solar panels. We look at things like your roof size, orientation, type, and any obstructions like trees.
• Scaffolding and roof prep: Safety first! We set up scaffolding around your roof to ensure safe access.
• Mounting system: We attach a sturdy mounting system to your roof. This supports the solar panels and keeps them secure.
• Solar panel installation: We carefully place the solar panels on your roof and attach them to the mounting system.
• Electrical wiring: We connect the solar panels to an inverter, which converts their electricity into a usable form for your home.
• Final checks: We do a thorough inspection to ensure everything is installed correctly and working well. We also test the system to confirm it’s generating electricity.

Grant Store’s solar installation team is based at Unit 20 Cinnamon Brow Business Park, Makerfield Way, Wigan WN2 2PR. Nearby amenities include:

• Wigan North Western Train Station – Just a 10-minute drive away, providing easy access to regional and national rail services.
• Robin Park Retail Park – A short 5-minute drive, featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, and a cinema.
• Wigan Infirmary – Located 15 minutes away, offering comprehensive medical services.
  Three Sisters Racing Circuit: Only 10 minutes away, perfect for motorsport enthusiasts.
• Wigan Town Centre – Just 15 minutes away, offering a variety of shops, dining, and entertainment.
• Wigan Athletic (The Brick Community Stadium) – 10 minutes away, home to our local football club.

We are a local business committed to helping Wigan homeowners save money and protect the environment with solar panel installations. Choose Grant Store Ltd for reliable, efficient, and community-focused solar solutions.

The time it takes to complete a solar PV installation varies based on your system’s size and complexity, but most installations are done in just one or two days.

To find out if your roof is suitable for solar panels, there are a few things to consider:

• Roof size: It determines how many panels you can install.
• Roof orientation: Panels should ideally face south for maximum sunlight.
• Roof type: Some materials work better for solar panels.
• Roof condition: It needs to be in good shape to support the panels.

Not sure if your roof is a fit? Call our team and we’ll help you figure it out.

In most cases, you don’t need planning permission for solar panels. There are a couple of main exceptions, however:

• Listed building or conservation areas
• Systems that are above a certain height and will be highly 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.

Our expert solar fitters cover every corner of Wigan and surrounding areas, including:

• WN1 – Wigan Town Centre, Swinley, and Whitley
• WN2 – Ince-in-Makerfield, Platt Bridge, and Hindley
• WN3 – Wigan Pier, Goose Green, and Worsley Mesnes
• WN4 – Ashton-in-Makerfield
• WN5 – Orrell, Pemberton, and Kitt Green
  
• WN6 – Standish, Beech Hill, and Shevington
• WN8 – Skelmersdale and Up Holland