Solar Panel Installation York 

Solar Panel Advice & Installation Services York | Solar PV Installer York

 From initial consultation to implementation, Tawny Electrical are the professionals who can help throughout the whole process. We can offer a variety of solar energy products and services to both residents and businesses who are looking to make the switch and go solar. We're not new to Solar and are committed to helping others embrace the many benefits of relying on a sustainable, renewable source for energy production.

Our services don’t just stop at the design, installation, servicing and after-sales support. Once you’ve got your solar power system set up, we offer ongoing cleaning and maintenance on all existing solar energy systems.
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Benefits Of Solar Panels | Solar Panel Installer York

Solar energy is a clean, sustainable power generation source that relies purely on sunlight. Rather than burning harmful fossil fuels, solar power relies on a clean resource that does not produce any emissions. Taking steps to move away from traditional greenhouse gas-emitting sources means paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.



With Green energy increasing in popularity – and affordability – as more and more of us seek ways to live more sustainably and protect our planet’s valuable fossil fuels. One highly effective and relatively straightforward method of generating electricity more ecologically is to install solar panels for your home or commercial premises to take advantage of the sunlight that graces York and its surrounding areas every day.

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

In basic terms, solar panels collect power from the sun’s rays and convert it into usable energy for your home or business. Photovoltaic (PV) panels are typically installed on the roof of a home or business, but they can also be placed on the roof of a shed or other designated mounting location. When you choose to go solar, the panels are specifically positioned to collect the most rays from the sun as possible.

End To End Solar Panel Service in York

If you’re looking for solar panels for your home, business, school or social enterprise project, we can offer a full end-to-end service; from initial feasibility studies, right through to design, installation, aftercare and maintenance. Being ‘brand agnostic’ means that we ensure we’re fitting the right technology and equipment for your specific circumstances and are not restricted to particular manufacturers.

FAQs

See below frequently asked questions around Solar Panels and also the grants available.

  • What is the Smart Export Guarantee?

    The Smart Export Guarantee pays households for the excess renewable electricity they generate but don’t use themselves. The electricity can be produced by the following renewable technologies: 

    • solar panels (pv) 
    • wind 
    • hydro 
    • micro combined heat 
    • power anaerobic digestion 

    The government said that homes putting excess renewable electricity into the grid are guaranteed payment for it under the new scheme. But you have to sign up to a SEG tariff with a company, otherwise you won’t get paid for your electricity and will export any you generate but don’t use to the National Grid for free.


    Read more: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels/article/smart-export-guarantee-explained-at2wh8b519s2#what-is-the-smart-export-guarantee - Which?

  • How much could I earn with solar panels and the Smart Export Guarantee?

    Installing renewable generation technology and signing up to an SEG tariff will help you use more renewable electricity and should help you save money on it in the long term. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to make money from the SEG to the extent that some solar panel owners initially could from the FIT. 


    This is because the SEG pays only for excess electricity put into the grid, rather than all the electricity that's generated.


    Read more: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels/article/smart-export-guarantee-explained-at2wh8b519s2#what-is-the-smart-export-guarantee - Which?

  • What is the difference between the Smart Export Guarantee and feed-in tariff?

    The FIT paid households that produced their own electricity using renewable technologies. It closed to new applicants at the end of March 2019.


    The SEG is one payment and is just for the electricity you export to the grid. 


    SEG payments are based on the measured amount of electricity exported to the grid. 


    FIT payments were ‘deemed’ or estimated to be 50% of the total electricity generated. The payment rates for the FIT were set by Ofgem and the government and were the same regardless of which supplier paid you. 


    SEG tariff rates are set by the companies which offer them.


    Read more: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels/article/smart-export-guarantee-explained-at2wh8b519s2#what-is-the-difference-between-the-smart-export-guarantee-and-feedin-tariff - Which?

  • I already get the FIT. Should I change to SEG?

    If you're already signed up to receive FIT payments, you will continue to do so for the remainder of your contract (usually around 20 years). The SEG is aimed more at new renewable technology owners. 


    The FIT rates were very generous when the scheme first launched so it’s unlikely that you will earn as much from switching to a SEG tariff compared with your feed-in tariff. 


    SEG tariffs will pay you only for the exact amount of electricity you export, whereas feed-in tariffs estimated your export at 50% of what your system generated – meaning that if you used more than 50% of your electricity then you’d be even better off. 


    However, if you opt-out of receiving your FIT export payments, you can sign up to get SEG export payments instead. 


    Read more: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/solar-panels/article/smart-export-guarantee-explained-at2wh8b519s2#what-is-the-difference-between-the-smart-export-guarantee-and-feedin-tariff - Which?

  • What is the MCS scheme for solar panel purchasers?

    The MCS is an internationally recognised quality assurance scheme which demonstrates to customers that the company they have chosen to install their Solar panel system has been tested and met rigorous standards of design, installation, set-to-work and commissioning of Solar panel technology.


    Similar to the Corgi/Gas Safe Register, MCS certification gives a mark of competency and demonstrates that the company you have chosen is competent to install Solar panel systems to the highest quality standards and also to provide you with an MCS certificate which allows you to claim your Feed in Tariffs for the electricity you generate from your MCS certified Solar Panels.