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Solar Photovoltaics / PV panel Installer in Edinburgh
R B Grant Electrical Contractors (MCS approved) are a family run business who design , supply and install solar panels in Edinburgh and surrounding areas . We are an experienced local Edinburgh solar pv installer working from our city centre office .Our clients benefit from the feed in tarrif which is only available from MCS accredited contractors . All work is carried out by our fully qualified staff , we do not use subcontractors for Edinburgh installations
Our company have extensive knowledge in the design and installation of pv panel systems . We provide a free pv design service provided by our fully qualified solar surveyor to provide the most efficient solar system . We provide help with planning issues in listed buildings or conservation areas which can be common in Edinburgh .
We have many examples of solar pv systems in Edinburgh and many of our happy customers are happy to allow a visit . We do on-roof , in roof , wall mounted and ground solar pv systems so whatever your property type we have a pv solution for you . We use a range of solar pv panels to suit our clients needs , from top quality high yielding arrays to more cost effective solar panels , we specify to meet our clients needs specifically .
Solar Photovoltaic systems (Solar Panels) use energy from the sun to create electricity used to run household appliances and lighting . Using a renewable energy system can save you money and help reduce climate change . Gain free electricity for your household , get paid for the electricity you generate and sell the left over energy back to the supplier . We are a registered MCS installer for photovoltaic solar panel installtion and design in Edinburgh.
If you are looking for a solar panel installer in Edinburgh , you can trust us to provide a quality service at a competitive cost .
See an example of the pay back period for various solar panel systems . At RB Grant we can find which solar panel ? is best for you
See an example of our recent Solar PV install in Edinburgh - 2kw photovoltaic array .
Types of solar panels ( PV ) :
Polycrystalline solar cells :
Silicon made into cells
Cheaper to manufacturer
13 to 15% efficient
Monocrystalline :
Amorphous thin film :
6% efficiency
Cheapest manufacturers
Hybrid SolarPanels
The advantages of Solar Electricity :
- Reduce your Carbon footprint
- Store electricity
- Reduce electricity bills
- gain the feed in tariff of 21.00p a kw/hr produced
- Sell electricity back to the grid
- Renewable and reliable solar energy
- Low maintenance
- Silent - No noise pollution
Is your home in a suitable location for Solar panels :
- Ensure your home is not overshadowed by trees or buildings .
- Do you need a Building Warrant for solar panels ?
You may require a Building warrant from Edinburgh Council but as certifiers
of construction we can
apply for the warrant and approve the installation
- Do you need planning permission for solar panels ?
Always obtain planning permission from your local government authority, in
case the property is a listed building or in a conservation area in Edinburgh
- Is your roof strong enough ?
Solar panels are not light so the roof must be strong enough to take their
weight . We can arrange a structural report where required
Renewable Energy - We also supply solar panels , photovoltaic systems , Hybrid solar panels and solar thermal hot water installations and design services in Edinburgh and surrounding areas .
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