Solar Panels in
Edinburgh
Are you looking for more eco-friendly energy sources to power your property in Edinburgh?
It’s no surprise. The city of Edinburgh is one of the leading places for sustainability not only in the UK but worldwide.
In fact, Edinburgh has ranked 10th globally as an eco-friendly travel destination, thanks to its biking opportunities, vegan restaurants, green-flag parks, and waste-conscious hotels.
It’s not just businesses, households in Edinburgh are some of the most climate aware; recycling nearly half of their waste and frequently using public transport, walking or cycling.
Edinburgh also has more greenspace than any other city in the UK and was named ‘the greenest city in the UK’ in 2019 for air quality, pollution, plastic recycling and green space.
With that in mind, you probably want to know how you can help Edinburgh remain one of the greenest places in the world. Let’s talk solar.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In Edinburgh?
How much are solar panels in Edinburgh going to cost you?
The answer varies greatly from one household to another. It depends on multiple factors such as the size of the panels, how many you need, and the inverter requirements for your solar setup.
It’s also likely that you’ll want to make the most of the sun in Edinburgh, so a battery to store solar power will be advantageous – adding to the price.
Then there are optional extras such as bird netting to protect your solar panels. Or perhaps you’d like a personal zappi car charging port included.
For a personal price for solar panels in Edinburgh, take a look here.
Benefits Of A Solar Panel Battery
While it’s possible to install solar panels without a battery, you’ll miss out on all the brilliant benefits:
Continuous Supply
Batteries store the energy generated from your solar panels. So on those bleak days mid-winter, you can continue to power your home without reverting back to the national grid.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
With a steady supply of solar energy all year round, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
Optimise Your Investment
It makes sense to generate and store as much solar energy as possible if you’re paying for solar panels. A battery lets you make the most of your investment.
Make A Profit
With the use of a battery, you may have more energy than you need. By choosing an SEG energy tariff, you can send your excess energy back to the grid and get paid for it!
Be Self-Sufficient
It feels good to be independent of the national grid for your energy supply. Concerns about blackouts or spiralling costs can be forgotten. With a battery, you can store and supply all the energy you need.
Guide To Solar Panel Installation In Edinburgh
Here’s everything you can expect when you choose to install solar panels in Edinburgh:
- Care call and installation dates agreed upon.
- Survey to check your property and the requirements for installation. Any foreseeable difficulties are flagged up here.
- Your solar panel installation is registered with EPVS or HIES to ensure your money is protected at every stage.
- Scaffold erection organised.
- Installation booked and preparations made e.g scaffolding in place.
- Installation review to ensure all work is completed to industry standards. MCS certificate provided. G98 certification completed. Final payment required.
- Completion - installation signed off and all payments made.
Our Address
Solar Fast Third floor
3 Hill Street, New Town
Edinburgh
EH2 3JP
Please note, this location cannot be visited
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday:
09:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
FAQS
Still have questions about some of the details? No worries – here are the answers to your FAQs:
How soon can I expect my solar panels to be installed once I’ve given the go-ahead?
Your solar panels will usually be installed within a month of your agreement.
How long will the scaffolding need to be up for?
Most often, scaffolding is erected the day before the installation date and taken down within 48 hours of completion of the work.
How long will it take to install my solar panels?
Installation is usually finished within a day. On average it takes between 4-5 hours for the job to be finished.
What’s involved in the survey of my property?
Our professional survey team check everything will be feasible on the day of installation. This allows us to foresee any potential difficulties to prevent hold-ups or unexpected costs.
Any issues are flagged up here and you’ll be informed of any changes that might need to be made.
What About Solar Panel Aftercare?
Solar panels are pretty good at taking care of themselves. They’re self-cleaning and don’t require high maintenance following your installation.
Our experts at Solar Fast will work closely with you to make sure you’re getting the most out of your solar panels so you can enjoy the best results for your solar setup.
Plus, your solar panel yield will be constantly monitored in-house by our knowledgeable team. We keep tabs on the details to ensure you’re getting the most efficient use possible for the Edinburgh area.
Fancy seeing how well your solar panels are doing? It’s easy with the help of a monitoring app that can be conveniently set up on your favourite device.
What is Everyone saying?
Top work from the solar fast team! 10/10 would recommend!"
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