4 reasons to stream the sun's energy
Super simple energyHow our solar PV system works
Capture
The sun radiates free energy, PV panels on your roof harness it as a clean, renewable energy source
Store
By adding battery storage you can store the solar energy you produce
Use
Reduce your carbon footprint by powering your home from a sustainable source
Trade
Unlock a new source of income by selling the energy you don’t use back to the Grid
How much does it cost?
Typical 3-bed house
4 solar panels
1 storage battery
The average cost for a 3-bed house including installation is £9,995
or £130.07 a month with finance (subject to status) –
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Typical full system costs
for a 3-bed house
- 12x 300-330W solar PV panels
- 3.960 kWp system size
- 10 Year inverter warranty
- Fully monitored system
- Solax 5.8Kw triple power battery
- Social Energy Hub and Kit
Installed from £7,495 or £108.38 a month
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Subject to status and affordability
If you already have solar panels fitted to your roof – we can just install a smart battery so you can store and trade the energy you capture.
Solar power pays
Earn up to £31,022*
We can even set you up to trade your spare energy on the Grid with Social Energy. Why not make some extra income from your investment?
*Social Energy figures based upon a new Social Energy connected SolaX battery and a 4kW Solar PV system with JA Solar JAP60S-1-275 panels with an annual panel degradation of 0.5%, installed in April 2019 in the South of England, at a capex of £8,495. Factors include: customer annual electricity consumption of 4000kWh, annual solar generation of 3800kWh, on-site solar usage of 26% (based upon BPVA studies), initial electricity unit rate of 16.45p/kWh with annual electricity inflation of 7.03% (Based upon approved data from the National Office of Statistics). These figures include Social Energy benefits from self-consumption, FFR, grid trading, network avoidance and SE export payment of 5.6p/kWh. Returns include factoring in future forecasted costs of battery system overhaul and solar inverter replacements at year 15. Considering the above factors, the specified system delivers a net benefit of £31,022.30. These calculations demonstrate a 365% ROI for Social Energy.
FAQs
Do solar panels need maintaining?
A solar panel system needs hardly any maintenance at all – they even self-clean when it rains. A quick washdown with a hose a few times a year will shift any other dirt or dust. Zero expense and no need to call an expert out.
Will I need planning permission for the panels?
No. No red tape, no hassle – a solar panel system doesn’t need any special permission from your local authority to be fitted onto your home.
The only exception to this is if you live in a listed building or live in a designated Conservation Area or World Heritage site. Even then, you can still have solar panels installed – they need fitting onto a roof that isn’t visible from a road.
What happens if it’s not sunny?
There’s a big difference between sunlight and daylight. Solar panels need daylight to generate power – not the sun’s rays.
This means you can still generate power even on cloudy days. In fact, less direct sunlight can be beneficial – too much heat can reduce the power solar panels capture by up to 25%.
Source: https://www.cedgreentech.com/article/how-does-heat-affect-solar-panel-efficiencies
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