Solar doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here at Solr, we set out with a vision to make solar simple. People all over the UK are looking to produce their own energy, to save money & reduce their carbon footprint.
For most homeowners, this is their first step into renewable energy, and have lots of questions about the process. We’ve put together this quick guide to explain the what, the why, and the how.
We’ve laid out the full process into 3 easy steps:- Design, Installation, & Management. Read below to find out more.
Your Solar PV Journey
Design
Your journey to solar PV installation in Gloucestershire starts with a thorough site assessment. We would discuss your current energy usage, and will take some measurements and photos to work out the best system for you. This ensures that every panel we install works effectively, optimising the benefit of your solar PV installation in Gloucestershire, optimising the benefit of your Solar installation. While not required, if you have an estimated or actual yearly usage of electricity, that will expedite the process of designing the optimum sized system.
With larger jobs, or tricky roofs, we will also use drone surveying data, plus 3D LIDAR data, to ensure we get accurate measurements and shading calculations. This is then all packaged together in our comprehensive quote includes performance estimates and detailed financial calculations, so you can be confident in what you will be getting. We also provide carbon reduction estimates and a site plan to show the environmental and visual impact of your solar installation in Gloucester. so you can be confident in what you will be getting. We also give carbon reduction estimates, and a site plan, so you can see what impact you will be having enviromentally and visually.
At every stage we are happy to take any questions, and discuss any points that arent clear. We do truly believe in being as transparent as possible throughout the whole process.
Installation
Once you’ve approved the quotation, the exciting phase begins for your solar installation in Gloucester. That’s when our surveyors come in for a detailed survey – ensuring our installers have all the facts, figures, and fine details they need to get your job done right.
We also arrange for scaffolding and access (if required) – ensuring everything’s in place, safe and secure for our installation crew. Next we would work with yourselves and find a date that works for you. This is your solar journey, after all. We’ll ensure it fits your schedule, not the other way around.
And then, it’s showtime! The day your new Solar PV system starts to take shape. Once the scaffold is up, our skilled teams will install your Solar PV system. Typically this takes anywhere from a single day for a small 2-3kW system, upto around a week for a 50kW commercial system. All this can be done with very minimal distruption to yourselves, and all of our work includes any making good – we strive to leave a job as clean as we found it.
Management
Here at Solr, we’re all about keeping things smooth and seamless, and that includes what happens after we’re done installing your new solar system. It’s what we like to call the Management phase, and it’s every bit as important as the first two steps.
Think of it as us being the virtual caretakers of your solar setup. We use a remote monitoring to keep an eye on your solar array’s performance round-the-clock. If there’s even a blip out of the ordinary, we’re on it. Plus, you get to see exactly how much power you’re churning out and using – all in real-time. All of our inverters come with this capability as standard. It’s like having a window into your very own clean, green power plant.
But we don’t stop at just monitoring. At Solr, we stand by our work – no ifs, ands, or buts about it. That’s why we back every solar PV installation in Gloucestershire with an insurance-backed guarantee and a 30-year performance warranty. With Solr, you’re not just buying a solar system; you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future. And we’re with you every step of the way.
Cost & Performance
One of our frequently asked questions is “How Much will this cost me, and what expected return will I get?”.
We have outlined three typical scenarios from real jobs, to give you an idea of what your Solar system could cost, and what return would be expected. We have done this as all properties have different roof configurations, and usage requirements. All figures for saving include the financial saving in electricity, plus any income from export via the Smart Export Guarantee.
Please note, pricing is taken from date of installation, and payback prices were calculated using the customers current energy tariff at the time of install. This page will be updated but some variation cannot be ruled out. On all of our quotations, we clearly state both the cost of energy used for our calculations, plus inflation and discount rate taken into account. If you have any further queries, please let one of our team know.
4kW Solar PV System
Annual Energy Usage 3600kWh/Year
Total cost including Scaffold:-
£5363 (0% VAT)
Estimated Yearly Savings:-
£915 per year
5.5kW Solar PV System with 9KWh Battery
Annual Energy Usage: 10,000kWh/Year
Total cost including Scaffold:-
£11747 (0% VAT)
Estimated Yearly Savings:-
£2016 per year
15kW Commercial Solar PV System
Annual Energy Usage: 15134kWh/Year
Total cost including Scaffold:-
£13202+VAT
Estimated Yearly Savings:-
£3635 per year
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