Category: Planning & Costs
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The headline panel price is only part of a solar quotation. A useful comparison includes the complete installed system, realistic savings assumptions and the costs you may face later. A sensible starting point Energy Saving Trust’s April 2026 guidance gives about £6,100 for a typical 3.5 kWp domestic solar system. Your price may be higher…
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A solar survey should consider much more than compass direction. Roof condition, usable area, shading, structure, electrical connection and planning restrictions all affect the design. 1. Direction and pitch An unshaded south-facing roof usually gives the highest annual output. East and west can still be useful, spreading generation across morning and afternoon. A competent proposal…