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<\/p>\r\nSolar panels fit on the roof of your house and use energy from the sun to turn it into electricity to power your home. You can cut your electricity bill and earn money from the government by generating your own electricity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Solar panels fit on the roof of your house and use energy from the sun to turn it into electricity to power your home. You can cut your electricity bill and earn money from the government by generating your own electricity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":157,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[8],"class_list":["post-142","project_page","type-project_page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-solar-panels"],"acf":{"quote_link":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/quotes.html?keyword=solar-panels&sqn=115897&spn=810","project_page_element_title":"","project_page_elements":[{"element_label":"1kW System","link_to_element_post":{"ID":143,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-02-01 15:53:18","post_date_gmt":"2017-02-01 15:53:18","post_content":"
Generating renewable energy is currently growing more and more popular. Many people want to generate their own electricity using renewable sources to help reduce their carbon emissions.<\/p>\r\n
Solar panels are a relatively easy way to generate renewable energy for your household. They fit on the roof of your property and use energy from the sun to generate electricity and power your home.<\/p>\r\n
The 1kW system is one type of solar panel installation you can get. But is it the best system for you and your home?<\/p>\r\n
We\u2019ve compiled a list of its pros and cons to help you decide.<\/p>\r\n
A great advantage of solar panels is that they generate free electricity. Sunlight is free, so the electricity that it generates is also free. The 1kW solar panel system provides a great opportunity to generate free power, especially given the high charges imposed by many electricity providers.<\/p>\r\n
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An incentive to installing a 1kW solar panel system is that it\u2019s the cheapest domestic solar panel system available. So if you want to start generating solar power, but have limited cash available up front, this might be for you.<\/p>\r\n
Generating power through solar panels can also reduce your electricity bill. This is because the free solar power that you generate replaces the electricity that you pay for from your energy supplier. So having a solar panel system will reduce how much electricity you need to buy and cut your bill.<\/p>\r\n
Another advantage to installing a solar panel system is that using it will lower your carbon emissions. The generation of the electricity you get from your electricity supplier releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. But the generation of solar power doesn\u2019t. So by using solar power instead of power generated from non-renewable sources, you\u2019re doing your bit to help the planet.<\/p>\r\n
While all solar panels can earn you money, the 1kW system is the installation that earns the least. So if you\u2019re looking to earn as much as possible from your solar panels, you\u2019re better off installing a 2kW, 3kW or 4kW system.<\/p>\r\n
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The 1kW system is also the installation that will earn you the smallest overall profit. Bigger systems may cost more, but they\u2019re worth it in the long run. If you can afford to install them, you earn a bigger overall profit.<\/p>\r\n
So the 1kW solar panel system has a range of advantages and disadvantages. Installing one is a great way to start generating solar power and earning money, especially if you have limited space. But if earning as a big a profit as possible is your goal, you may want to consider installing a bigger system.<\/p>\r\n
If you want a solar panel system for your home and are looking for someone to install it, we can help. Fill in our online form and we\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 professionals in your local area. Or to find out more about other solar panel systems, take a look at our information on 2kW, 3kW and 4kW systems.<\/p>","post_title":"1kW System","post_excerpt":"A 1kW solar panel system is the smallest you can get. If you only have a small amount of roof space, this system is a good option for you. You\u2019ll need around 8m2 of roof space to have this size system, whereas a 2kW system will need approximately 14m2.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"1kw-system","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-03-25 17:40:38","post_modified_gmt":"2019-03-25 17:40:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=143","menu_order":0,"post_type":"project_page_element","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"element_label":"2kW System","link_to_element_post":{"ID":145,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-02-01 15:57:15","post_date_gmt":"2017-02-01 15:57:15","post_content":"
Installing solar panels is a great way to generate your own electricity. They\u2019re usually fitted on the roof of your house and use energy from the sun to make electricity and power your home. There are several different sized solar panel systems, so you can choose a suitable one for your property.<\/p>\r\n
The 2kW solar panel system needs around 14m\u00b2 of roof space. It generates about 1700kWh of electricity per year, which is more than enough to power an average kitchen for a whole year.<\/p>\r\n
But is the 2kW system the best solar panel system for you? To help you decide, we\u2019ve compiled a list of its pros and cons.<\/p>\r\n
A great benefit of solar panel systems is that they generate free electricity. Sunlight is free, so the electricity that it creates is also free. Installing solar panels is a fantastic chance to generate free electricity, especially given the high charges that many power suppliers impose.<\/p>\r\n
Installing solar panels will also help you lower your carbon emissions. The generation of most mains electricity contributes to carbon levels in the atmosphere. But the generation of solar power doesn\u2019t. So by using solar power instead of electricity from the mains, you\u2019re reducing your carbon footprint.<\/p>\r\n
Generating power through solar panel systems can also lower your electricity bill. This is because the free solar power that you generate replaces the electricity that you buy from your power supplier. So having a solar panel system reduces how much electricity you need to pay for and reduces your electricity bill.<\/p>\r\n
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A great reason to install a 2kW solar panel system is that it\u2019s one of the cheaper domestic solar panel systems available. It\u2019s less expensive than both the 3kW and the 4kW system. So if you want to install solar panels but don\u2019t want to pay too much upfront, you may want to choose a 2kW system.<\/p>\r\n
A downside to the 2kW solar panel system is that it\u2019s more expensive than the 1kW system. So if you want the cheapest short term option, the 2kW system probably isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\r\n
The 2kW system only produces a relatively small profit. Bigger systems cost more, but they produce a larger long-term profit. A 2kW system will earn you half in electricity bill savings compared to what you could make with a 4kW system. So if you want to save as much money as possible, you should consider installing a bigger system.<\/p>\r\n
So the 2kW solar panel system has both pros and cons. If you want to install it and are looking for a contractor to help you, fill in our online form. We\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 professionals in your local area. Or to find out more about other solar panel systems, take a look at our information on 1kW, 3kW and 4kW systems.<\/p>","post_title":"2kW System","post_excerpt":"A 2kW solar panel system needs around 14m2 of roof space. It will cost more than a 1kW system, but you could generate considerably more electricity. Typically, you\u2019ll generate around 1700kWh of electricity per year. This is more than enough to power an average kitchen for a whole year.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"2kw-system","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-04-11 11:07:39","post_modified_gmt":"2019-04-11 10:07:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=145","menu_order":0,"post_type":"project_page_element","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"element_label":"3kW System","link_to_element_post":{"ID":147,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2017-02-01 16:00:54","post_date_gmt":"2017-02-01 16:00:54","post_content":"If you want to generate your own electricity, a great way to do it is to install solar panels. Solar panels are usually installed on roofs, and generate electricity by converting sunlight into electricity.\r\n\r\nOne type of solar panel system is the 3kW system. It can generate approximately 2,550kWh annually, which is nearly enough to power an average terrace house for a full year.<\/p>\r\n
If you\u2019re considering installing solar panels on your roof, you need to do your research. To help you decide whether to install a 3kW solar panel system, we\u2019ve put together a list of its pros and cons.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nSolar panels can be a great investment that will reduce your electricity bill. They're also a good idea if you want to reduce your carbon emissions.<\/p>\r\n
But you do need to make sure that your proposed domestic solar panel installation adheres to planning regulations before you go ahead. One thing you may need to do is apply for planning permission.<\/p>\r\n
Fortunately, planning regulations aren't as confusing as they may first appear and on many occasions planning permission isn\u2019t needed. Read on to find out more about planning permission and whether you need it for your domestic solar panel installation.<\/p>\r\n
Obtaining planning permission is a process that you may have to go through before doing certain types of building work. To get planning permission, you'll need to complete an application and send it to your local planning authority.<\/p>\r\n
Once your local planning authority has received your application, they'll check if the work you want to do actually needs planning permission. If it does, they'll consult legislation and decide whether to give it to you. Whether you're granted planning permission or not may depend on the size, look, use and access of the proposed work. Your local authority will also consider how it will affect people living in the area.<\/p>\r\n
With solar panels, on most occasions planning permission isn\u2019t necessary. This is because they\u2019re considered as permitted development, which is very handy. This doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t limitations though, so you still need to be careful about how you proceed with your installation.<\/p>\r\n
If you're installing solar panels on your roof or wall and don't want to apply for planning permission, you need to make sure that:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n If you're installing stand-alone solar panels and don't want to apply for planning permission, you need to ensure that:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n If your solar panel installation isn't going to adhere to any of these restrictions then you'll need to apply for planning permission.<\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/solar-panels.quotatis.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2014\/10\/Fotolia_32948352_M-600-300x201.png\")
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