If you want a quick, reliable answer, there are four ways to size a roof for solar: satellite measuring, measuring from architectural plans, measuring in person, and drone survey. Below we go into detail about each method to answer the question how many solar panels you can fit on your roof. Read this blog if you want more than a rough guess.
Should You Charge Your EV from Solar?
With solar installations on the rise, many homeowners ask the same question: should I use my solar panels to charge my EV? At first glance, the answer seems obvious. Solar provides free electricity, so why not use it to power your car and enjoy zero-emission miles?
Viridian In-Roof Solar: In-Roof Solar Panels for Smarter Homes
As more homeowners look for sleek, high-performing renewable energy systems, Viridian Solar has emerged as a leading choice for in-roof solar. Unlike traditional on-roof solar systems that sit above the tiles, Viridian integrates directly into the roofline, creating a neat, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
Commercial Solar Skin: Branding, Planning and Sustainability in One Solution
Solar Skin for Commercial Projects: Branding, Planning and Aesthetics in One Solution
Solar technology has long been valued for its ability to reduce operational costs and support sustainability targets. But as more businesses seek to integrate solar without compromising visual impact or site design, aesthetics are becoming an increasingly important consideration. That’s where Solar Skin comes in.
Solar Panel Grants for Farming: Boost Productivity and Cut Costs
With rising energy costs and growing environmental pressure, UK farmers need practical solutions to cut expenses and meet sustainability goals. The government’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), offers a direct route for farmers to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and improve their bottom line.
Philip Dennis Foodservice - 1,636 Panels
Our recent project for Philip Dennis Foodservice is a standout example of how choosing solar can yield impressive financial returns while also making a positive impact on the environment. It’s our largest commercial solar installation to date, and the results truly speak for themselves.
From P-Type to N-Type Solar Panels, Why the Shift?
For those who have their finger on the pulse of the solar energy market, it's becoming obvious that there is an increasing shift towards the manufacture and use of n-type solar from p-type panels in both commercial and domestic settings, to the point where the former now dominate. But why has this shift come about, and more fundamentally what is the difference between the two?
High Power Solar Panels
In the space of just a few years, the average panel we install on domestic projects has shot up from around 315W to at least 375W, with more and more residential modules breaking the 400W barrier.
This is down to a few factors, such as the widespread adoption of new, more efficient technologies, bigger cells and bigger modules:
Tier 1 Solar Panels: Are They Worth It?
When researching solar PV, you may have come across the phrase ‘tier 1 solar panels’. It’s used as a selling point by some manufacturers and installers to demonstrate the reliability of their products. But is that really the case?