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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