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Solar Panel Installation Specialists in Kent

As the cost of living skyrockets and the planet’s vital signs reach a crucial tipping point in the climate crisis, many people are looking for an alternative source of energy. One that saves you money in the long run and doesn’t hurt the planet.

The solution? Solar panel installation. As one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy, now is a great time to take the plunge!

Fortunately, installing solar panels isn’t as lengthy or disruptive of a job as you might believe. If you live in Ashford and the surrounding areas in Kent, we’ve got you covered for installation and maintenance — so you and the planet can breathe a little easier!
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Installing a wide range of solar panels

As fully-qualified and professional solar panel installers in Kent, we install a wide range of solar panels.

Having said that, we only ever work with the best panels suited for the installation. Before we install your panels, our specialist performs a site survey to determine the perfect course of action.

Fitting solar panels to different types of roof

It’s a common misconception that only very few properties have roofs suitable for solar panels. In fact, solar panels are suitable for most types of roof, providing there is sufficient space to fit them.

Our specialist team will ensure that they are fitted at the optimal angle for the longest possible exposure to the sun. Depending on the position of your property, we can install them pitched, flat, double pitched, and even floor mounted.

Aside from the positioning of the panels themselves, there are two inverter types that can be used to make the most of the sun you get:

 - Basic inverter — for all roofs with solar panels in the same direction and with no shading
 - Optimisers — for multi-angled roofs, with solar panels in different directions and shading


Kent areas we cover

We operate throughout Kent, including these towns and cities. If where you live isn’t on the list, though, feel free to still give us a call – we’re bound to be able to figure something out!
 - Ashford
 - Charing
 - Chilham (Solar & Aircon Installation only)
 - Dover (Solar & Aircon Installation only)
 - Dungeness
 - Dymchurch
 - Folkestone
 - Hawkinge
 - Hythe
 - Lenham
 - Lydd
 - Lympne
 - Maidstone (Solar & Aircon Installation only)
 - New Romney
 - Tenterden
 - Whitfield (Solar & Aircon Installation only)
 - Woodchurch

Why install solar panels?

Energy Saving Trust estimates that a typical home with solar panels could save roughly one tonne of carbon a year.

There are many other benefits to installing solar panels — let’s take a look at just a few!

Cheaper energy bills

When you go solar, your electricity bill will either be cheaper or non-existent, depending on the extent of your setup and your usage. What you don’t use can then be sold back to the grid — if you’re not storing it up in batteries, that is. It also protects you against more expensive energy bills in the future.

Return on investment

Solar panels can have an incredibly good lifespan, lasting more than 25 years. So you’ll be able to make the most of a renewable energy source for many years to come!

Independent energy use

If you go fully off-grid with your electricity with your solar panels, you no longer depend on any one company to supply your heating, lighting, cooling, and more. As fossil fuels become increasingly expensive, less desirable, and, frankly, less available, going solar ensures you stay ahead of the game.
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Solar battery storage solutions

One of the biggest advantages of solar power is one that’s often overlooked — the energy generated can be stored in batteries. This means that you’ll always have reliable power, even when the sun goes down.

It's also important to keep in mind that solar power doesn't need sunny days to work; in fact, too much heat can reduce the efficiency of solar panels. They just need bright enough light — so, yes, solar panel installation in Kent yields plenty of energy!

They can work perfectly well in winter and even on cloudy days. What's more, the ups and downs of generation can be smoothed out using an appropriately sized battery bank to store power for the dimmer days.

The size and type of battery bank you need will depend entirely on the amount of electricity you hope to generate and store. We can advise depending on your exact needs.

Heat your water with Solar

Another amazing benefit of solar power is the ability to heat your water! Now, you likely won’t be able to make use of “water solar panels” like those used in hotter countries like Greece & Italy, but you can use the electricity generated by your panels to power things like immersion heaters.

Immersion heater tanks are great if you have the space, but small properties can even make use of electric combi boilers these days! If you’ve got the space for enough panels and battery storage, you can theoretically have unlimited, free, clean central heating & hot water. Available boilers are still on the lower-power end, topping out at around 15kW, but we expect this to change in the near future with a broader move away from gas power.
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Reliable solar panel installers in Kent

If you’re looking to harness solar energy in Ashford and the surrounding Kent areas, we’re the people to call.

For quality installation and maintenance with communication every step of the way, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re more than happy to walk you through the process so we can work together to discover if solar is right for you!

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Ryan and Owen were a pleasure to work with on this the third Aquaheat boiler that I have facilitated being fitted. I liked how they thought away from the original job quote to make little 'tweaks' for the better The girls in the office are always helpful and understanding. It was nice to see Lee again who I first met many years ago when, I believe, he was setting up the business so great to see how well they are doing now. My new boiler in a rental property will shift me up the energy rating bands and looks great. Nothing was too much trouble
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We had Aquaheat install two units during the summer of this year. What a difference they have made too! The team were polite, easy to liaise with, kept us up to date, and provided a good all round service. Special mention to Brad, Ryan, and Owen. Just recommended them to the wider family too as pleased with the work. Thanks guys.
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All I can say is Excellent! Brad came to service my boiler and his knowledge, helpfulness and customer service were first class. I have used Aquaheat for many years and I cannot fault their service at all. Thank you so much and see you next year. 🤗
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Brad's a champion. He diagnosed a complex long running fault in our heating system in a short space of time, showing a great depth of knowledge. The office team are also brilliant at getting you booked in as quickly as possible.
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Sarah Emery
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Matt and Mike were friendly, polite and professional. They explained everything at the end on how to use the new boiler and thermostat. They showed great etiquette by removing their shoes and being mindful of the pets. Overall I was really pleased with the service. Thank you.
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We were very pleased with the service from Matt & Mike who worked as a team, a rare thing these days.
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From the initial call to Aquaheat when the boiler had failed to engineer calling and trying to repair then the boiler being replaced the journey was second to none. Two engineers (Ryan and Owen) replaced the boiler and radiator. Exceptional professionalism from start to finish. Dust sheets were layed and overshoes worn and on completion everything was left clean and tidy. The operation of the boiler was fully explained. There was excellent communication via email with quotes and timescales. I would highly recommend Aquaheat for price and professionalism throughout.
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Ryan and Mike did a fantastic job installing our new boiler. Very nice tidy work and all completed on time. Highly recommend.
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Fantastic service cannot fault everything from contact though to the end. Brad was great explaining everything I needed to know. Clean and efficient. Top service once again thank you.
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Hot water tank service. , Brad went above and beyond, thank you
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