Is my roof suitable for a solar PV system to be fitted?

Is my roof suitable for a solar PV system to be fitted?

If you can answer yes to each of the points below, your home may well be suitable for a solar system:

A. I already have a metered electricity supply in my home.
B. Can say yes to any of the 3 answers below:

                     1. I own the freehold of my property.

                     2. If you own a leasehold property, you will need permission from the freeholder.

                     3. If you rent your property, you will need written permission from the landlord.

C. My property is not a basement or mid-floor flat. These types of property are unsuitable for solar panels.

D. My property is not a listed building, nor is it in a conservation area. You do not need planning permission for most homes to have  solar panels fitted, but check first with your local planning officer, especially if your building is listed, or is in a conservation area or  is part of a World Heritage Site. If you are unsure, give your local council a call.

E. I have an unshaded roof space facing between east and west through south. Heavily shaded or north-facing roof spaces are unsuitable for solar panels.

F. The panels must face somewhere between SE and SW via South. Other directions are NOT suitable.

Check  Size

You must have at least 8 square metres of space to locate the panels. This is roughly the same size as two family saloon cars.

Check  Shading

If Solar PV Panels are shaded by buildings, trees, chimneys etc. they will work  less efficient.

Roof  Direction

The Solar PV panels must face somewhere between South East and South West via South.

Have you answered Yes, then either email us or telephone Evren or Myself (Colin) on 01708 223733.

If you are unsure, don’t worry as one of us will be able to help you over the telephone.

Smoke Alarm Clock

Time for a Clock with a Difference

Announcing The Smoke Alarm Clock - Combined smoke alarm and clock

As always safety is paramount and you have smoke alarms in your home so why not in your caravan, motorhome, boat, tent or just anywhere you want to feel protected.  The smoke alarm clock can go absolutely anywhere you want it.  No need to drill holes or use double sided sticky tape, just place the alarm clock anywhere.  No getting away with it standard smoke alarms do a vital job, but you can't escape their bland design. The Smoke Alarm Clock looks great in comparison, and does two jobs in one...

This ground-breaking product does far more than tell the time. It also notifies you if there's a fire, so it could be a life-saver.  Most people won't even realise it is a smoke alarm!

It just needs one AA battery to power the clock and one 9V battery to power the fire alarm. It can either eliminate those clunky alarms stuck to the ceiling or provide you with double the protection.

Dimensions: Width 27.6 x Height 27.6 x Depth 4cm

To Purchase yours  either email me with your details and telephone number so that I can telephone you back or  go direct to our main website and purchase from there.

Videos of our products

I thought you might like to see some of our gadgets in motion so here are some short videos for you to watch.

Select Solar Gadgets short Videos

Don't despair - Select Solar is here

SELECT SOLAR FOR HOUSES

If you despair every time an electricity bill drops onto your front door mat, then PV solar panels might just put a smile back on your face.

'PV' solar panels are photovoltaic panels ? which allow you to effectively generate free electricity and put an end to sky high bills.
In harnessing the sun's free energy to create electricity, you also lessen the environmental strain on fossil fuels. 75% of the world's electricity is currently generated via the use of fossil fuels like coal and oil, which will at some stage run out.
Of course, these sources of energy also release carbon emissions which are harmful to the earth's atmosphere ? solar power doesn't.
That's why governments around the world are promoting the use of PV solar panels; and the UK government is no exception.
They have introduced a 'Feed in Tariff' which effectively pays homeowners for the electricity they generate via PV panels.
To get a quote on a PV solar panel installation from a qualified local installer, simply

GIVE US A CALL  01708 223733 ask for Evren or Colin on 07768667608

Solar Energy for your community

Solar energy is a great form of renewable energy that can accomplish the energetic needs of your home and bring positive change to your community. While the choice of installing solar panels on your property is very much an individual choice because it is related with a serious investment, your decision may affect your children, your neighbours and the whole community in a intense, positive way. Needless to say, it has an emotional impact the entire country and even our planet since you choose the path of less carbon emissions, less air and soil pollutants and a green alternative to burning fossil fuel deposits that are being progressively depleting on the Earth. Here are three solid reasons why your community wants you to implement solar energy in your home.

Solar Energy Means A Cleaner Environment That Instantly Exerts A Positive Effect On Your Community

Your decision to use solar energy combined with the choice of other neighbours using it also directly translates into a decline of the functioning capacity of the local power plant that burns coal, natural gas or petroleum derived products to produce electric energy. Since you are disconnected from the grid or your dependency on the grid is dramatically diminished, the local power plant will have no other choice than to lessen its output, which means less burned fuel and less gas emissions in the local air. Moreover, if your community will become increasingly aware of the importance of renewable energy, your local power plant may even stop its operation and close, and the energy may be imported from another distant location to preserve efficiency. Your decision to use solar energy combined with other similar decisions of other community members may increase the number of jobs in solar panel installation, local renewable energy development and raise awareness about renewable energy in your area, which creates a sort of a “chain chemical reaction” of positive environmental change in your community.

Harnessing The Energy Of The Sun May Bring More “Green Enthusiastic” Customers To Your Small Business

If you are a small business owner in your community, then the decision to invest in solar panels to cover your energy needs from a clean source may translate into an enhanced attractiveness of your business or place for “green” customers. Surprisingly, some customers are even willing to pay more for a product or service if they know that it is produced with a maximal usage of solar energy rather than traditionally generated power. A solar panel installed on a local restaurant, pub, auto service, repair shop or other business attracts environmentally conscious clients, which may translate into more revenues for you and more jobs for the community.

Solar Energy Usage Helps Raise Children Who Will Take Environment Protection Seriously

Last, but not least, the positive impact of solar energy implementation in your home on your children and the children of your neighbours and friends is something that should not be neglected. Even though you may not dramatically change the perceptions of older people, a “green” influence on children is a rewarding experience that makes the investment in solar energy well worth it.

The decision to use solar energy affects you and your community by stimulating “green” change, eradicating the dependency on fossil fuels, expediting a cleaner local environment and contributing to a better “green” education for children.

Building your own Eco-friendly home

BUILDING AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOME

Your Eco-friendly home

Building an energy efficient eco-friendly home can be one of the most rewarding involvements you’ll ever have.   If your house needs refurbishing or you have plans for a new build project – including garages or extensions – making them eco-friendly using ecological materials will not only reduce the environmental impact, it will also reduce running costs with improvements paying for themselves over time.

Eco homes offer improved air quality and warmth with the major appeal factor of reduced energy necessities. A well-built eco-friendly home can easily achieve a 60% reduction in energy consumption compared to most traditional homes, incorporating renewable energy to the building means it can become an exporter of energy . What’s more, the use of sustainable construction procedures and materials eliminates risk of exposure to potentially harmful materials whilst making eco-friendly homes a healthier place to live without condensation, damp or other health hazards.

Whether you are at the design stage or have your plans already approved, Select Solar can help. 

Solar Panel

Our team of experienced builders and technicians offer expert advice & ideas to help you achieve your vision of a low energy, low carbon home. If you require us to design your eco-friendly home we will respect the budget you have given us and we will suggest eco-friendly or cost effective sustainable materials that won’t cost the earth. We also have information on grants and other schemes available to help you get your project underway.

Select Solar Eco builders - Sustainable construction techniques and materials are constantly being updated, so choosing a company that is driven to expand knowledge and experience of sustainable building practice is paramount.  Our Select Solar Essex based renewable technology and eco Build Company has both the resources and capabilities to carry out the work to the high standards you require and we take pride in delivering what we say we can do for you.

One type of solar panel we use is Yingli