Expert design and installation of solar panel systems
End-to-end project management for solar panel solutions
We design and install UK solar panel systems and battery storage solutions across the UK to help lower your electricity bills.
We offer vast experience and expert service for installing and maintaining solar panels. All of our solar PV system installations are carried out by fully accredited solar installers, and to the highest of standards. Plus, with a 5-star Google review, your solar PV installation is in trusted hands.
Get your free, no-obligation online estimate for a UK solar panel installation. It’s time for an Elite solar panel solution.
What can I expect as an Elite solar panel system customer?
A 5-star solar panel solution, installation & customer care - every time
Don’t just take our word for it. Chris Morley, of Scunthorpe, hired Elite Services Group for a full Solar PV system installation on his commercial property in Scunthorpe.
Let’s take a look at a commercial solar panel system installation case study.
Frequently asked questions about solar panel systems
-
Solar panels capture energy from the sun via photovoltaic cells. The cells can use heat and direct sunlight to generate electricity on a cloudy day – but generate more electricity in stronger sunshine. The cells convert this sunlight into electricity for your home.
PV power is measured in kilowatts peak (kWp), IE the rate at which it generates energy at peak performance in full direct sunlight during the summer.
-
Solar panels are one of the most common forms of renewable technology - they work by converting the sun’s energy into electricity. This is done using some very clever little bits of technology called photovoltaic cells.
The photovoltaic cells are sandwiched between semiconducting materials – normally silicon but it can also be glass or polymer resin – with different electronic properties to create an electric field.
When photons - or sunlight, as it's more commonly known - hit the solar panels, the semi-conducting materials energise. This is known as the photoelectric effect and it’s this that creates the current needed to produce electricity.
Most current solar panels only react to the visible light spectrum as these have the strongest energy, however, there is a lot of research going on to make better use of the full spectrum and allow electricity generation from ultraviolet and infrared rays.
You can’t plug electricity generated from solar panels straight into the mains as it is direct current, so it first needs to be converted to a safer and more stable alternating current. To do this, the electricity is passed through an inverter, which can then be funnelled into the national grid or used locally.
-
Solar panels are lightweight and adaptable. Depending on where you live, solar panel systems are a great way to reduce your electricity bills. They work best on south, southeast or southwest-facing roofs.
Even small areas can generate a reasonable quantity of electricity, with most generating an abundance to sell electricity back to the grid via the smart export guarantee (SEG)
-
In most cases, solar panels do not require planning permission but we usually recommend you check with your local council.
-
Solar panels are very reliable with warranties of up to 10 years. Many manufacturers guarantee that they will generate no less than 80% of their output for up to 25 years.
-
Solar PV panels have no moving parts and need little maintenance – you’ll just need to keep the panels relatively clean and make sure trees don’t begin to overshadow them. Panels are mounted at an angle and in most cases, rainwater is sufficient to keep them clean and ensure optimal performance.
Solar panel solutions are just one conversation away
With decades of experience delivering renewable energy solutions for both domestic and commercial customers, the Elite team of highly trained experts is here to help, when you need them.
Whether you have a general question about solar energy, our solar panel packages or require a free solar installation estimate, contact the team today.
*From price may vary depending on the property and the final price is subject to a survey by Elite. Elite Services Group Ltd is an introducer-appointed representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd T/A Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions is a credit broker and not a lender (FRN 703401). Finance is available subject to status. The rate offered is always provisional and will depend upon your personal circumstances, the loan amount, and the term.