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At Alternative Energy, we are able to provide you with solar panel installation for your home, business or agricultural premises. Solar panels are a great way to power your building with renewable and green energy. Being one of, if not the greenest sources of renewable energy available, solar panels are a great solution for your property. For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and move away from dependence on major energy companies – solar panels are a fantastic solution.
We have worked with many clients in Co. Sligo and the surrounding areas to provide them with solar panel systems. There are also grants available to help offset the initial investment of installing your solar panel system which we can advise you on. There’s no time like the present to install solar panels for your home, business or agricultural property or properties. Get in touch with our team to arrange for a free quote.
We have over 14 years’ experience in the industry, with over 1,800 installations to date. We’re fully committed to delivering solar PV solutions for homeowners, businesses and farmers, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. We’re also accredited to the highest standards and hold registered installer status with SEAI.
Alternative Energy is proud to be a registered installer of photovoltaic systems and we are certified by SEAI. You can count on us for your commercial solar panel installation.
Everything that we do is focused on our customers. From the initial conversation to fast and efficient installation – we strive to provide the best customer service possible. We work with our clients to ensure that they install the best solar panel system that suits their needs to the letter.
There are many benefits to installing solar panels on your property. Environmental impact is becoming a more and more pressing issue for businesses and homeowners alike. Energy use is one of the main ways in which we can reduce our carbon footprint and solar panels allow you to enjoy renewable energy. The benefits of solar panel installation are as follows:
Farmers across Co. Sligo can benefit from a reduction in their running costs with the addition of solar panels on their farmland. The self-generated electricity can be used to power farm machinery, lighting and heating, reducing the power drawn from the grid – leading to lower energy costs. With farm profits continually being squeezed, solar PV provides an easy way to take control of your finances and plan energy security for the future.
Our installation and customer service team are trained to the highest standards in the solar power sector. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the highest professional standard of after care and support.
On average, Sligo receives 1144 hours of sunlight – making it an ideal location for solar panel installation. We have worked with clients in Sligo and the surrounding areas for many years and we are able to discuss your requirements and provide you with a free quote for solar panel installation.
One of the greatest benefits of commercial PV systems is the substantial cost savings. If you operate industrial PV panels, you can sell the excess energy to the utility companies for incurring profits.
Solar panels are ideally suited for south-facing roofs. You are also able to install solar panels on east or west-facing roofs effectively. For flat roofs, we can advise you on the suitability of your roof. Whether or not you can install solar panels on flat roofs depends on the obstacles that are present on the roof. We will assess your eligibility for solar panel installation for you. There are other solutions that may also be available such as the installation of solar panels at ground level.
Solar panel installation is ideally suited for homes and properties. Some homes are able to be completely run on solar panels depending on the size of the property and energy requirements per year. South-facing roofs are ideally suited for solar panel installation but east and west-facing roofs can be effective.
Solar panels work by passing sunlight through the PV cell which generates an electrical charge. This is then converted by the inverter to either store the electricity in a battery system or to directly power the property. This is the cleanest form of electricity on the planet as the only byproduct of the process is excess heat being generated. Solar PV systems can be retroactively installed with battery systems and upgraded should you require this. We can review your current system and suggest upgrades as well as retroactively upgrade or improve all systems.
Depending on the size and orientation of your solar PV system, you should expect to make a return on your investment within 8 to 12 years. This then effectively generates free electricity for the property after you have paid off your investment from savings on energy bills. Your inverter will typically require replacement once every 10 years.
There are various grants available to offset the initial investment for solar panels for both domestic and commercial installations. This allows you to make an even faster return on your investment. We can advise you on the grants that are available as well as the application process during your initial free quote. We will also discuss your eligibility and the likelihood of you being qualified for a grant.
Solar panels typically do not require planning permission although certain conditions may mean that you need to seek permission for the installation of your solar panels but this is rare. We will advise you on whether you may require planning permission during your initial free quote.
Investing in solar panels has a wide range of benefits including:
If your solar panels require regular maintenance then this is not normal and may indicate that there was an issue with the original installation of your solar panels. In some rare cases, your solar panels may become damaged due to environmental factors or nesting birds. Your solar panels should be sturdy enough to withstand these issues but it has been known for solar panels to be damaged from debris and extreme weather. If you have any concerns about your solar panels then our team is available to help you and assess your current installed systems. Systems can also be retroactively upgraded and repaired or replaced where required.
