Solar Panels
Specialising in a range of different products from solar panel manufacturers including lines from GivEnergy, Solax and SolarEdge, you can be confident the best solar equipment on the market is provided with product warranties extending up to as far as 30 years.
MAC Renewables take pride in offering sustainable, cost effective solutions that not only can save you money but are designed to last, so you can make your solar investment with confidence.
With solar panel installation, maintenance and repair services extending throughout the Midlands, MAC Renewables provide solar panel services for domestic and commercial buildings alike.
How do solar panels work?
Solar PV systems supply energy by absorbing the light from the sun and converting it into usable electricity for your home, but how do solar panels achieve this?
Sunlight can be converted into electricity with solar panels using a process called the solar photovoltaic (PV) effect which can be split into four main stages;
The solar panel system absorbs sunlight
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8 Jinko Panels, 3.6Kw GivEnergy Inverter
5.2Kw GivEnergy Battery System from £6997
12 Jinko Panels, 5Kw GivEnergy Inverter
9.5Kw GivEnergy Battery System from £8997
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8 Jinko Panels, 3.6Kw GivEnergy Inverter
For some extra context as to what a solar package can include, if you have a smaller home with medium energy use, you will be looking at a starting price of £6997. A solar panel system of this size includes;
- 8x Jinko Panels
- 1x 3.6Kw GivEnergy Inverter
- 1x 5.2Kw GivEnergy Battery System
12 Jinko Panels, 5Kw GivEnergy Inverter
Alternatively, if you have a larger home with more substantial energy use, the starting price will be closer to £8997 and this more powerful system will include;
- 12x Jinko Panels
- 1x 5Kw GivEnergy Inverter
- 1x 9.5Kw GivEnergy Battery System
Solar Panel Installation
Solar Panel Maintenance
Commercial Solar Panels
Solar Battery Storage
The cells on the solar panel create an electric field
The electricity is collected and converted
The energy is Optimised and used/stored
The benefits of solar panels in the UK
The installation of a solar panel system can mark quite a significant investment and with a relatively high installation cost, you may wonder are solar panels are worth it. Thankfully, when solar panels are installed they do come with a wealth of benefits you can enjoy straight away, not just in the long run. By installing solar panels in your home, you can expect;
Solar Panels can increase your property value from 3-12%
You an expect your energy bills to decrease by as much as 70-90%
Having your own supply of electricity means that fluctuating energy prices and the need to change suppliers is no longer a necessity to keep your energy bill as low as possible. Although you will need to remain connected to the grid, especially if you’re looking to sell your excess energy. By installing a solar panel system you can expect your energy to decrease by about 20-50%, but with a solar storage battery you can expect a reduction closer to a whopping 70-90% by using your additional stored energy for use overnight.
Save around £400-900 on your energy bills every year
Solar PV panels last for around 25-30 years
You will reduce your carbon footprint at home by up to 70-80% in a year
How much do solar panels cost in 2024?
The cost of a solar panel installation for your home can vary depending on a number of factors including the size of your home and your energy use, although an average solar panel system will cost around £7000.
MAC Renewables offer a range of different options to suit homes of different sizes and energy use with a variety of well-known brands available from GivEnergy to Solax and SolarEdge. These solar systems from can range from around £7000-£11000 and usually will include battery storage too.
How do MAC Renewables install solar panels?
Scaffolding is assembled
Attaching the solar panels
Wiring the solar panels to the inverter
Roof anchors and roof mounts are fitted
Battery storage is connected to the inverter
The solar power system is powered up and tested
With the solar panels and inverter connected, with any battery storage also in place, the next step is to ensure everything is working correctly. The solar panel system is powered on with each of the essential components checked to ensure all are operating correctly before your installation is signed off as complete.
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Battery storage boosts your energy bill savings by around 30%
Whilst you can save up to around 50% on your energy bills by using solar energy, you can improve this saving further by installing battery storage alongside your solar panels. This will not only provide you with a saving closer to 70-90%, you will also find there are other benefits too;
Use solar energy even after the sun goes down
Take advantage of low cost electricity tariffs
Power cuts are no longer an issue
Solar Panel Efficiency can drop 20-30% without maintenance
Solar Panels
Solar panels are durable do not require extensive maintenance, but a qualified engineer visiting every 1-2 years to complete inspections and cleaning will improve the long term performance of your solar panels by as much as 30%.
In order to make the most of your investment, particularly with the increasingly unpredictable UK weather, it is advisable to arrange regular maintenance for your solar panel system, just as you would your air conditioning or a gas boiler. A maintenance visit will resolve potential issues before they become a more expensive problem, with the most common including;
- Birds attempting to nest beneath your solar panels
- Dirt buildup, damage or misalignment of your solar panels
- Solar Inverter issues resulting in reduced efficiency
- Electrical faults such as loose cables or malfunctioning isolators
Harness solar energy and slash your energy bills by up to 90% with a solar panel installation with your local specialists at MAC Renewables today
To discuss your requirements or simply ask a question about solar, MAC Renewables’ knowledgeable team just a phone call away on 0121 730 4800. You can even reach out to the team via WhatsApp on 07561 570 029 or send us a message to [email protected]