Solar Panel Installation
If you are looking for solar panel installation Geo Green Power have substantial experience in fitting renewable solutions at domestic and commercial properties.
Whatever your property or requirements may be, our expert technicians have the skills to help.
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Geo Green Power is one of the UK’s leading providers of solar panel installation
Geo Green Power is one of the UK’s leading solar panel installers, with over 14 years of experience installing solar panels and renewable energy systems across a range of properties and organisations. Our team of experienced solar PV installers are fully trained to deliver everything from small domestic installations to large-scale commercial roof projects and ground mount systems.
From your initial enquiry right through to the completion of your project, we’re dedicated to delivering the best customer experience possible and a solar panel installation that we are proud of.
Who we work with
Accreditation, insurance & warranties
When you choose Geo Green Power for your solar panel installation, you can feel assured that we work to the highest professional standard. Our solar PV installers have accreditations and certifications with CHAS, IET, MCS, NICEIC, RECC, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
We are fully insured for the work that we carry out, and we only work with the highest quality providers of solar PV panels including Canadian Solar, JA Solar Panels, Sharp, Panasonic, and more. In other words, you can enjoy complete peace of mind in the knowledge that you will have an excellent quality panel perfectly installed.
Our solar PV panels carry a 25-year warranty, and our installations carry a 24-month warranty, meaning you are protected for the long term.
25 Year Warranty on Solar Panels
20 Year Warranty on Inverters
CHAS & IET Accredited
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
IET Accredited
MCS Certified
NICEIC Certified
RECC Members
Fully Insured
We plant a tree for every quote we produce
Did you know you can support reforestation efforts with Geo Green Power? We’ll plant one tree for every quote we produce! Simply request a free quote and we’ll take care of the rest.
Solar Panel installation process & costs
For domestic properties interested in reducing their energy costs, a solar PV system will typically cost anywhere between £4,000 and £10,000 – although this can vary depending on the size of your property and the type of installation you are interested in.
In regards to commercial solar panel systems, installation costs can vary significantly depending on requirements. Please contact our team today to discuss your project further.
Solar PV installation process
Initial Enquiry
Customers can send an initial enquiry using our online form, via our online Live Chat, over the phone or they can simply send an email. Either way, we’re delighted that you have thought of us!
Follow-up Call
After receiving an initial enquiry, our surveyors will either call or send a customer information form to gain some more information on your project and the property. They will also view the site via satellite.
It’s essential for our team to understand your current electricity costs, energy usage and the space available for solar panels to determine the size of the system required and whether it will meet your objectives.
Survey
If the project is progressing we’ll arrange a survey to visit the site and discuss the installation further. We’ll look at the roof and external space and assess the best location for the layout of panels, the inverters and the cable run.
A site visit enables us to understand the project in more detail and assess the costs involved. This is also a perfect opportunity for a thorough discussion about products and warranties and a chance for you to ask lots of questions.
Quote
Once the on-site survey is completed, our surveyor will discuss the project with the rest of the team, feedback on any queries raised during the site visit and provide a personalised quote for you to consider.
Once we receive the go-ahead your project is handed over to our operations team and we begin making your renewable energy plans a reality.
Planning and District Network Operator Permissions
For normal domestic properties, there is no requirement to gain planning permission, as long as the property is not a listed building or in a conservative area; and the installation sticks to the guidelines. Standalone panels can also be installed without seeking planning permission, although the size of the array is limited to 9m2, and 4m tall. The array must also be at least 5m from the property.
In general, the requirements for commercial installations are the same as domestic installations, however, we can provide specific advice about your individual situation as necessary. Our team will manage all of the planning requirements on your behalf. This will include local planning applications and liaising with your DNO to enable you to connect your system to the electricity network.
Pre-Installation Survey
Two lead members of our technical team will visit your site to specify scaffolding and access equipment, agree on the installation process and ensure that when we come to install we have everything we need. Any issues highlighted during the initial survey will be carefully considered and a plan or resolution agreed upon with you. This could be an alternative cable route or a slight modification to the design.
When booking the pre-installation survey you’ll be given an indicative installation date and following our visit we will be able to confirm this with you.
Installation
A week or so before your installation our scheduling team will contact you to confirm that everything is still on track and confirm start dates, any deliveries, and if required the erection of scaffolding.
Throughout the installation, our scheduling team will be on hand, and a site contact will also keep you posted on how we are progressing. We aim for the process to be as smooth as possible from start to finish using our considerable experience of installing Solar PV for over 10 years.
Commission and Handover
On the final day of the installation, one of our team will walk you through the system and explain how everything works. You will also be registered for online monitoring if this is something that you have opted for.
Paperwork
Following completion, our electricians will provide a detailed schematic, which will outline the new system and the positioning of the solar PV components. You will also receive a copy of the electrical certificate, a solar array test report and a full Operations & Maintenance Manual. If your scheme qualifies, you will receive a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate within two or three days of us registering your installation.
Follow-up and After Care
Your full installation will be under warranty for 2 years; should you encounter any issues or concerns you can contact the team and we will be happy to resolve them either over the phone or return to the site as required.
We recommend an annual service and system check to ensure that your system remains in full working order!
How long does a solar PV installation take?
Summarized below are typical install timeframes for different-sized systems:
Up to 6kW – 1 day
Up to 50kW – 3 – 4 days
Up to 100 kW – 5 to 7 days
Over 250kW – 2 weeks plus
Where can you install solar panels?
You may have only ever seen solar panels installed on roofs. There are four ways that panels can be installed on your roof:
- Flat Roof – for flat roofs, panels can be laid in tubs or on frames to ensure that they achieve the correct elevations to maximise sunlight.
- Pitched Roof – pitched roofs are perfect for solar and depending on the direction in which they face, standard metal fixing frames are used to hold panels in place directly on top of the existing roof tiles or surface.
- In-Roof – if you are in the process of fitting a new roof, you can save on material and labour costs by installing in-roof solar. An in-roof system replaces a section of tiles and lies flush with the overall surface of the roof. In-roof solar installations are perfect for new build and renovation projects.
- Solar Slate – if you own a listed property solar slate tiles are an option. These solar installations have the appearance of a standard slate tile roof and the ability to generate solar power.
- Façade – An alternative to a roof installation, solar panels can also be integrated into the façade of your building.
For large-scale commercial installations, we often install at ground level, if the roof space isn’t large enough or suitable. This is ideal if you have sufficient space that can capture as much sunlight as possible. This may also be possible for domestic properties, although it is always dependent on whether the panels can get enough sunlight to make them worthwhile.
- Tubs – ground mount tubs enable you to achieve a low-profile ground-mounted solution and they work well with smaller and domestic installations.
- Frame – most large-scale ground-mounted systems use frames to deliver the best elevation. On agricultural land, increased ground clearance allows for additional use, giving poultry and other livestock the freedom to roam freely.
How long does it take for a solar panel system to receive a payback?
The payback you receive from a solar PV system can depend on a range of variables from the size and position of the solar array, the location of the property, your cost of electricity, and how much of the generated power is consumed on site.
Investing in generating your own electricity secures a portion of your energy supply at a cost that’s set for the life of your system (at least 25 years), providing energy price security that can not be achieved any other way.
Check out our ‘How do I generate a return from a solar panel investment?’ blog to learn more.
Got a question?
Get in touch today to organise a no-obligation consultation about your next project.
Recent Installations
Leisure centre sports solar
Grantham Meres Leisure Centre has boosted its energy levels by adding solar panels to the roof!
System size - solar pv: 250 kWp
Annual output: 209,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 46 Tonnes
Sutton Farm plough ahead with solar
A farm in Lancashire has cut down their energy bills and improved their sustainability!
System size - solar pv: 405 kWp
Annual output: 297,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 74 Tonnes
The sun is shining in the East
Food wholesaler, JK Foods, have improved their sustainability by adding solar panels a battery storage system to their company!
System size - battery: 87 kW
System size - solar pv: 309 kWp
Annual output: 260,500 kWh
Moto Hospitality drives down costs
Motorway services, Moto Hospitality, is now shining with solar after we completed installs on 15 of their sites.
System size - solar pv: 1,614 kWp
Annual CO2 saving: 342 Tonnes
Equivalent cars off the road: 68
The magic of sustainability for the silver screen!
Savoy Cinema in Worksop has received a sustainable cinema experience in the form of a solar panel and battery system.
System size - battery: 144 kW
System size - solar pv: 195 kWp
Annual output: 158,000 kWh
Sustainability is being built at The Cotswold Company
Oak furniture business, The Cotswold Company, have included solar in their Net Zero journey.
System size - solar pv: 155 kWp
Annual output: 130,840 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 32 Tonnes
Solar for software solutions
Ideagen have added solar to their sustainability journey.
System size - solar pv: 150 kWp
Annual output: 117,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 30 Tonnes
Concrete solutions set on solar
Concrete solutions company, Evans Concrete, have introduced solar to their manufacturing business.
System size - solar pv: 246 kWp
Annual output: 205,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 51 Tonnes
Mitchells & Butlers Route to Net Zero
We’ve been down the pub supporting Mitchells & Butlers PLC on their route to Net Zero.
System size - solar pv: 1,859 kWp
Annual output: 1,580,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 395 Tonnes
Rapala reels in green energy savings
Fishing bait manufacturer and distributor, Rapala, is striving to become carbon neutral with the help of Geo Green Power.
System size - solar pv: 177 kWp
Annual output: 140,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 225 Tonnes
A scoop of solar for Bluebell Dairy
Solar has become a huge asset for family-fun park, Bluebell Dairy!
System size - solar pv: 210.5 kWp
Annual output: 188,128 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 47 Tonnes
ConSpare thrives towards sustainability
Concrete production support company, ConSpare, are now 100% powered by electricty.
System size - solar pv: 100 kWp
Annual output: 83,500 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 18.8 Tonnes
Driving towards solar with Toyota
Toyota Derby is doing the automotive industry proud by moving towards sustainability.
System size - solar pv: 120 kWp
Annual output: 100,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 35 Tonnes
The sun is certainly shining on F.Ball & Co!
Flooring installation specialists, F. Ball & Co are loving their 300kW solar panels.
System size - solar pv: 300 kWp
Annual output: 234,902 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 59 Tonnes
Conveyor Systems Limited embraces solar energy
Conveyor maintenance solutions company, Conveyor Systems Ltd, have added a solar PV system to their already sustainable company.
System size - solar pv: 50 kWp
Annual output: 40,278 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 14 Tonnes
Solar PV for Tappex Threads
Manufacturers, Tappex Threads Inserts, are ready to start saving money on their electricity bills with their 94kW solar PV system.
System size - solar pv: 94 kWp
Annual output: 70,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 17 Tonnes
Sodick Europe shines bright
Machinery manufacturer, Sodick Europe, has expanded their renewable energy solutions with their 214kW solar panels.
System size - solar pv: 214 kWp
Annual output: 184,00 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 46 Tonnes
Family-run car dealership goes green
Car dealership, SG Petch, is making the most of the sunshine with their new solar panels.
Annual output: 270,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 69 Tonnes
Equivalent cars off the road: 14
Toyota dealership goes green
Leading Toyota retailer, Jemca Toyota, are saving 186 tonnes of CO2 every year with their new solar PV system.
System size - solar pv: 272 kWp
Annual output: 250,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 186 Tonnes
Precision engineering solutions go for solar
Precision engineering solutions company, Swift Precision Engineering, is on track to see a full return on their investment in just four years.
System size - solar pv: 617 kWp
Annual output: 483,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 105 Tonnes
Caring for your pets with renewable energy
Veterinary practice, Minster Vets, are producing almost 50,000kWh of electricity annually after their new solar PV system was installed.
Annual output: 50,000 kWh
Annual energy bill saving: £15,000
Equivalent cars off the road: 3
Sunny savings for Switchgear manufacturer
Manufacturer, Michael Smith Switchgear, have decreased their energy costs since the installation of their solar panel system.
System size - solar pv: 102 kWp
Annual output: 97,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 25 Tonnes
Bell Plantation blossoms with solar PV
Garden Centre, Bell Plantation, are set to have a decrease in energy costs by more than £40000 per year after their solar PV investment.
System size - solar pv: 97 kWp
Annual output: 85,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 25 Tonnes
Geo Green Power deliver on ENERGUS’ green energy plans
Conference and training venue, ENERGUS, have reduced their CO2 emissions with the help of Geo Green Power.
System size - solar pv: 250 kWp
Annual output: 205,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 72 Tonnes
Additional services
Boost Your Usage With Batteries
You may also be interested in battery backup and storage to support your solar panel array. Having a battery in place allows you to store any surplus power generated during the day, which can then be used at a later time when the panels are not producing electricity.
We offer a full range of solar batteries from renowned brands including Tesla, Sunny Boy, Symo and more. If you would like to have batteries installed this can be carried out at the same time as your solar panel installation.
Solar Panel Maintenance Requirements
Solar panels typically require very little in the way of maintenance. They have no moving parts and typically generate electricity without a reduction in efficiency for many years. However, to ensure your panels remain in the best possible condition and run effectively, we recommend yearly servicing.
This yearly servicing includes an inspection of the electrical hardware, cabling, mountings and panels and recommends any cleaning or maintenance requirements. We will also carry out electrical testing, and clean the heat sink and filters.
Pigeon Proofing
Pigeons often build their nests in awkward locations, and one of the areas that they can favour is underneath solar panels as it’s shaded and offers protection against the elements.
During your solar installation we can pigeon-proof your panels, just ask us when making your enquiry and we can add it to your order. We are unable to retrofit pigeon proofing but have created a guide on recommendations to help you deal with pigeons.
Contact Us
Speak with our friendly team about your solar panel project today.
Our installation team
Our large inhouse team of experienced solar electricians and installers enables us to tailor an installation team to meet all the requirements of your project.
As expert solar panel fitters, our experienced and qualified team guarantees the efficient installation and optimal performance of your solar energy system. We are always working on a number of installations and the requirements on-site for our team change as these progress.
We aim for the same team members to be on your site throughout the installation process to reduce the need for you to induct people to your site or provide briefings, but some customers do meet more of our team members.
Meet the team
Luke Sherlock
Mark Ward
Kitty Cunningham
Craig Booth
James Cunningham
Video Transcript
“So, once we’ve received your inquiry, you will get a call back from one of our surveyors, who will be able to discuss your project more thoroughly with you. They’ll talk about energy consumption, the kind of property that we’d be installing on, they’ll have a look at it on a satellite view, and they will glean the kind of benefits you want to get out of your project.
“If it’s progressing nicely and you like the sound of what you are hearing, then we would book in a site survey for one of our surveyors to come out and discuss the project in more detail with you in person.
“If we’ve got to the stage where we’ve booked in a survey, we will come to your property, we will look at things like your incoming electrical supply, condition of your roof, size system, costs, and we’ll be able to take all of this information back to the office to be able to provide you with a formal quotation.
“Once we have provided you with your quotation you are happy to proceed with that quotation when you sign your customer order form. It would come back into the office, and it will get passed over to our installation teams, we would then be in contact with the next steps, such as booking your pre-installation survey.
“Once we have carried out your pre-installation survey and we have designed your system, we will then be in touch to give you your installation dates. As well as any dates for scaffold erection and plant higher delivery, as well as a delivery schedule for your panels, inverters and any other kit that has been delivered to the site.
“During your installation, we will be on hand, here in the office to answer any questions that you might have throughout the installation process. On the last day of your installation, we will give you a full walkthrough and handover of your system and explain how it works!
“Once you’ve received all your paperwork, we do provide a workmanship warranty for a year after installation, so if you have any questions or queries or problems related to your system in that year, please do always feel free to get in contact with us.”
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