Commercial and Residential Solar Panel Installers.
R&B can install, service and repair your solar panel system. We are MCS registered to undertake all solar panel installation and maintenance.
Solar Inverter Replacement
Solar Inverter Exchange
Solar Generation Meter Replacement
Generate cheap, green electricity from sunlight
Solar panel electricity systems, also known as solar photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. These cells don’t need direct sunlight to work – they can still generate electricity on a cloudy day. The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which can be used to run appliances and lighting.
Make substantial savings by reducing your current energy bills and benefit through income generated via the Feed-in Tariff (FIT).
How much could you receive through the Feed-in Tariff (FIT)?
If you are eligible to receive FITs payments you will benefit in three ways:
• Generation tariff: your energy supplier will pay you a set rate for each unit (or kWh) of electricity you generate. Once your system has been registered, the tariff levels are guaranteed for the period of the tariff (up to 20 years) and are index-linked.
• Export tariff: your energy supplier will pay you a further rate for each unit you export back to the electricity grid – currently estimated as being 50 per cent of the electricity you generate on systems below 30kWp. On systems above 30kWp you would be required to have an export meter fitted.
• Energy bill savings: you will be making savings on your electricity bills because generating electricity to power your appliances means you don’t have to buy as much electricity from your energy supplier. The amount you save will vary depending how much of the electricity you use on site.
Under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and using MCS-certified products, R&B Mechanical & Electrical Ltd can:
• Explain how we calculate the size of the system to be appropriate for your needs.
• Supply clear information and operating instructions.
• Explain how you should maintain your system.
• Provide an estimate of how much heat and electricity will be generated by any proposed system, and illustrate what this means in terms of your current energy needs.
• Provide an estimate of the savings you could make after installation.
Commercial Solar PV
Solar PV has been embraced commercially for many years and continues to deliver an impressive return on investment for many business owners seeing double digit benefits. With 20 years of guaranteed payments, that becomes a pretty good payback given the current economic climate in many industries.
Having been developed over 50 years, it is a well tried and tested technology. Solar PV systems also have few moving parts, meaning that Solar panel systems require minimal maintenance and are extremely reliable. Although more electricity is produced on sunny days, panels work well on overcast days too and so solar PV is well-suited to our climate. Solar installations are well suited to commercial sites, as systems remain cost effective through a very wide range of sizes.
Commercial Solar Panel Benefits
- Lower your electricity bills
- Protect your business from rising energy costs / control your energy costs
- Generate electricity for your business
- Earn and save with the Feed-In Tariff
- Lower your carbon footprint using a renewable energy source
- Simple and straightforward installation
- 25 year warranty for solar panels
- Minimal ongoing maintenance
Commercial Solar Panel Installation – Things to consider
- Commercial Solar PV is achieving ROI as high as 30%
- If your business operates seven days a week ROI can increase to 35%
- Commercial operations stand to gain the most from Solar PV systems as they use multiple electrical appliances during daylight hours. Imagine true energy independence – no electricity bills…
- Many businesses have large available areas to install Solar PV panels. We can help you make the most of them and dramatically increase your earning potential. Investing in Solar PV on your roof turns dead space into a healthy income
- Installing Commercial Solar PV lowers your company’s carbon emissions, demonstrating your green credentials to customers, suppliers and industry. Good PR opportunity
- Reducing emissions and our commercial carbon footprint is moving from an aspiration to a requirement. For many sectors, especially those looking to build partnerships with suppliers and retailers ISO 14001 is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for many partnerships. Installing a Solar PV system alongside implementing an environmental management plan can make a big difference when it comes to attracting new as well as repeat business. A Solar PV installation can help you gain an extra competitive advantage in a challenging economic climate
- You can use land or roof space on storage or production facilities to generate a second, year-round income stream – an easy way of maximising the value of buildings or underused areas of land
- Solar PV is an incredibly secure investment. Payments are Government guaranteed through the Feed in Tariff for 20 years and will soon repay the cost of the initial system installation
- Of all the solar technologies currently available Solar PV is the most reliable, affordable and proven to give you good ROI. Solar PV will protect your business against future energy shortages and price increases
- The system has no moving parts and therefore requires very little maintenance
- Most Solar PV installations don’t need planning permission. Those that do, experience very little red tape
- Panels can be installed on east or west facing roofs with only a small reduction in performance.
- Solar PV panels will work as soon as there is radiation. Even on a freezing cold winter’s day, your system will generate energy. They don’t need direct sunlight and will still work in low light conditions
R&B M&E Ltd are committed to working with you to ensure you make a fully informed decision when choosing which Solar PV system is right for you. We start by establishing your exact needs before offering a choice of systems and continue to discuss further options until you are certain you know which system is right for your property and your pocket. There’s a lot of information about Commercial Solar PV and we can go in to as much detail as you need.
- Genuine, impartial advice
- Realistic, accurate savings forecast
- System designed to meet your exact needs
- Quick response to queries
- We follow the strictest industry standards
- Our own engineers do every job
- Other in house trades for associated works
- MCS accredited company
- We believe in renewable energy
- All the above means higher returns for you
Glossary
PV = Photovoltaic, simply the transfer of light (photo) in to electric (voltaic).
Wp = Watts peak. This refers to the peak power of a panel. Typical panels for the UK market are between 250Wp and 345Wp.
kW = 1000 watts
kWp = kilo Watts peak. 1kWp = 1000Wp. Domestic systems are usually 4kWp, Commercial installations are normally up to 50kWp and industrial installations can reach 1000kWp (or 1MWp).
kWh = kilo Watt hour. This is the same as one unit of electric. We buy electric in units or kWh. If you use 1 kW (kilo Watt) for one hour then you will have used a single unit of electric.
Inverter = The inverter is a ‘box’ that sits in the building changing the DC electric from the panels to AC electric that is acceptable for your appliances and the national grid. Inverter position is extremely important. .
Mounting system = This is the frame, brackets, hooks etc required to hold the panels in place. Various solutions are available to deal with the many situations that Solar PV panels can be mounted in.
FIT = Feed in Tariff, this is the government scheme which enables solar PV system owners to be paid for every unit that is generated by their system, whether the unit goes in to the grid or is used by the customer, you get paid FIT for that unit.
Export = This is a further tariff that is paid for any units that go in to the grid. On systems of 30kWp or less there is an assumption made that you will be paid for exporting half of the units generated. This is because it is uneconomical to install an export meter for systems of this size.
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