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Desktop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Survey

Our desktop solar PV survey service is a free service that we provide for both residential and commercial clients who are considering the purchase of a solar PV system. This desktop survey/design service has been specifically designed to provide the fundamental information required including estimated system costs, likely system output figures and site suitability for those at the early stages of deciding if a solar PV system is right for them and suitable for the mounting area being considered.

Limitations:

We are always very careful to advise that this service has limitations and is not meant to be a replacement for a full survey. The information and estimates we provide (although bespoke and in most cases very accurate) cannot take into account all of the local factors that need to be considered before a system is installed.

Any estimates that we provide are provided purely for illustration and should only be considered as a good starting point. A quick way to get the basic information, costs, figures and discussion points prepared that can then be factored into the final system design should you decide to move forward.

System Size (kWp):

Using the information you supply about your prefered system mounting area and your initial design preferences. We will work out the optimum size, style and shape of a PV array that might be suitable. We will reply with the number of solar modules, the type of solar modules that we would recomend and the power rating of the whole system (kWp).

In addition we will provide all of the dimensions of the system i.e. length, width, depth, area and weight of the whole array (including any frames).

System Costs (£): Based on the design parameters you provide us with and the system size, we will then configure, technically validate and work out a quote for an example system. This will be a fully functioning system (including electrical & structural work) where all costs and parts are itemised.
Power Output (kWhrs):

Taking the physical and electrical characteristics of the example system, we will then cross reference this against the property and location details that you provide us with. This will allow us to provide reasonably accurate output figures in kWhrs.

We will take into consideration:

  • Roof pitch (if applicable)
  • Azumith Angle (which way the installation area faces)
  • Location (In relation to the sun)
Return on Investment (£): Using all of the figures we have calculated so far, we will then calculate the likely financial returns using the Solar PV Feed in Tariff incentive.
Survey Results:

We will then reply with the following:

  • An estimate with an itemised components list.
  • Specification sheets for the main components we have selected for your design.
  • Estimated power output figures (per month and per year) in kWhrs.
  • A return on investment schedule.

 

Getting Started :

The more information you can provide us with the more accurate our response will be. To get started please fill out the form below, choose 'Desktop Solar Survey' from the 'Service Type' menu and select the type of system you would like designed from the 'System Type' menu.

In the 'Your Message' box please tell us as much as you can about the type of system that you are considering, tell us about your property and about your location (especially the space available), please let us know anything that could be relevant to you and your installation that will help us and also ask us any questions that you would like answered.

If prefered you can also contact us by telephone on 0208 581 3003 or request a call back by choosing 'telephone' in the 'Preference' menu in the form below and letting us know a convenient time to call in the 'Your Message' box:

Further Information, Quotations & Prices

For further information, quotations and prices please drop us a line with a much detail as possible using the short form below:

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Telephone:
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System Type:
Mounting Type:
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