Power Your Home & Vehicle With Solar Energy

The cost of solar panels in the UK has been falling steadily in recent years, and it is now possible to install a system for around £5,000 to £8,000. This includes the cost of the panels, the inverter and the installation. The VAT rate for solar installations is currently 0%. The exact cost will vary depending on the size of your system, the type of panels you choose, and the difficulty of the installation.

The amount you save on your energy bills will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your system, your energy consumption, and your tariff.

Total Annual Savings of £1049* (including Export earnings of £87 and Energy Bill Savings of £962) based on 15p/kWh export tariff, a 4kWp system, generating 3,410kWh electricity per year, for a household that is home all day and an electricity price of 34p/kWh.

*Reference: Which? article “Smart Export Guarantee explained” Date 03 Aug 2023

The size of solar panel system you need will depend on your energy consumption. A typical UK household uses around 4,000 kWh of electricity per year. A system of around 3 kWp will generate enough electricity to cover this amount.

No, you don't need a south-facing roof for solar panels. However, your panels will generate more electricity if they are facing south. Solar panels will still generate electricity if they are facing east or west, but they will not generate as much as if they were facing south.

Yes, solar panels will still work on cloudy days. However, they will not generate as much electricity as they do on sunny days.

Solar panels are a very durable product, and they can typically last for 25 years or more.

Very little. Solar panels are self-cleaning, and they only need to be cleaned every few years.

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government backed initiative that pays homes and businesses for any excess electricity they generate through renewable technologies like solar panels and export to the grid. Colder Volts provide their customers with the documentation required to claim SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) payments (including MCS certificate). ECO4 is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain designed to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce carbon emissions. Individuals may contact energy suppliers to check their eligibility for this scheme.

The typical process will involve the following steps:

• A site survey to assess your property and suitability for solar panels.
• The design of a solar panel system to meet your needs.
• The DNO (Distribution Network Operator) needs to be notified before and/or after the solar installation depending on the size of the installation.  DNO paperwork/documentation is completed and submitted by Colder Volts on behalf of the customer.
  
• The installation of the solar panel system.
• The commissioning of the solar panel system.
• Colder Volts issue a handover pack including MCS certificate, and documentation required to claim SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) payments.