solar panel installation specialists
Solar Panels harness the only renewable energy, that offer financial benefits for the homeowner and helps the environment.
Solar Energy, feed In Tariffs, grants and installations, it can all be confusing. In order to help answer any questions please call our Solar Power Helpline above
Energy Efficiency Tips
Solar Power is not the only means of saving energy
Energy Efficiency Tips
Remember - If you are worried about your heating bills DO NOT SWITCH OFF or drastically cut down! ASK YOUR SUPPLIER FOR HELP!
18-21°C is the ideal temperature for the living room
Close curtains at dusk to keep the heat in
Turn off lights and appliances when not in use
Ensure thermostats and controllers are correctly set
Use low energy light bulbs - they last up to 10 times as long and use a quarter of the electricity
Ensure your hot water cylinder is insulated
Showers use much less energy than taking a bath
Don't overfill the kettle - jug kettles are ideal
Ask about the "energy rating" when buying new appliances
Want more help and advice for saving energy?
Solar PV
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels generate free electricity for your home. This means lower electricity bills and a potential income from Feed in Tariff payments. Solar Photovoltaic is simply a long word for 'converting the heat from the sun into electricity' see benefits of fitting solar panels to your home
Feed In Tariffs (FITS)
Since April The Department of Energy and Climate Change introduced a scheme that compels energy suppliers to pay you for producing electricity via PV solar panels, it is referred to as Feed In Tariffs.
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Solar Heating
Advice and help on Solar heating, solar heating panels, and solar compatible boilers and heating systems. Did you know that 70% of the average home's energy use is taken by heating water and rooms. see:, Can solar heating save you money and the environment?
Solar Grants
Although there are no official solar power grants from the government in terms of lump sum incentives, new feed-in tariffs reward homeowners for generating clean renewable electricity
Enviko Commitment - Free online home survey
No obligation, no annoying sales calls, just a straight forward home survey of your home to see if Solar Energy is right for your house. Click here for our free online survey to see how Solar panels could enhance your home and actually provide an income from the feed in tariffs. Have a 'solar question' then call 0800 678 5040 and Solar Courses will answer it straight away, without trying to sell you a thing.
A house can receive a significant contribution to its electricity requirements from a photovoltaic system installed on the roof. Such PV systems allow homeowners to generate electricity from a renewable and sustainable technology. The opportunity also exists for housing associations and commercial housing developers.
Home solar power pays – and the first 25 years are fully guaranteed
Common questions about renewable energy:
- How much do solar panels cost?
- How do they work, what if there is no sun?
- Feed In Tariffs and energy companies
- Can I expect to receive a grant for switching to Solar Energy
- Are solar panels expensive to install?
Key towns and cities which Solar Courses install solar panels at: Barnsley, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Pontefract, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Stockport, Wakefield. If you have any doubts about whether you are covered, please call us. +44 (0)208 541 1714 see installation areas or for solar panel installations click here.