Power Your Home or Business with Solar
Thinking about cutting down your energy costs and reducing your carbon footprint?
Partnering with a reliable solar company is the first step. At Optimum Electrics, we make going solar simple and affordable, whether it’s for your home or commercial property.
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We’re a team of experienced, MCS-certified professionals who handle everything from start to finish, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience. From your first quote to the final installation, we’re with you all the way.
FREE SITE VISIT & TECHNICAL SURVEY
FREE QUOTE & SOLAR DESIGN
MCS CERTIFIED INSTALLERS
MAINTENANCE & AFTER CARE
NO HIDDEN COSTS
UP TO 40 YEARS WARRENTY
FREE Bird-Proofing Offer
Switching to solar is a smart choice—but nesting birds can cause unwanted problems by settling under your panels. Left unchecked, they can damage your system and reduce its performance.
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For a limited time, when you confirm your solar system installation with Optimum Electrics before the end of July, we’ll include a FREE bird-proofing system as part of your package.
Normally valued at £50 per panel, it’s our way of protecting your investment from day one.
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No two homes or businesses are the same. That’s why we design solar systems that are tailored to your roof space, energy usage, and budget—whether your property is in full sun or partially shaded.
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Many installations are completed in just one day, although larger systems may take a little longer. Once we know what size system you need, we’ll give you a clear timeline.
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We handle everything as a leading UK solar company, providing paperwork, permits, scaffolding, installation - you won’t need to chase down other trades or deal with complicated documents. We’ve got it all covered.
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Do You Need A Solar Battery?
While having solar panels installed is a great step, having solar batteries really enables you and your home to get the most out of the energy generated from your solar panels.
Solar batteries store surplus solar energy that isn't being instantly used and can therefore be used later, for example overnight when the panels are not able to generate energy but you are still using appliances in your home. It's also great during the winter months when daylight is limited.
Because of this, batteries help you reduce those energy bills even further by reducing your reliance on the grid and allowing you to be more energy independent.
Go Solar in 3 Simple Steps
GET IN TOUCH TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT
Get in touch today to speak to one of our friendly solar experts. We'll run through your solar requirements in order to establish a good understanding of you and your home's needs.
FREE, NO OBLIGATION PROPOSAL
Once we've got a good understanding of your home and solar panel requirements, we'll create your free, no obligation proposal. Packed with product advice and information on how to get the most from your solar panels.
HASSLE-FREE SOLAR INSTALLATION
Our installers will work around your schedule to install and test your solar panels. Upon completion, you will be given a full walk-through to familiarise yourself with the new power of your home.
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Reduce Bills
Make huge savings on your bills by self-generating the majority of your electric.
Earn Money
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Start earning money by selling the electricity that you're not using back to the grid.
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Go Green
Reduce your carbon footprint by harnessing this powerful renewable energy source.
Solar Panels & EV Chargers
Have you considered using solar energy to charge your electric vehicle? If you have or are considering purchasing solar panels or an electric vehicle, the two are a match made in sustainability heaven!
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Charging your EV with solar energy is the smart way to charge, reducing your carbon footprint and leaving more money in your bank. Here at Optimum Electrics, our team of qualified electricians are qualified in both solar panel and EV charger installation, allowing you to benefit from both.
The average domestic solar PV system can generate 1 to 4 (kWp), enough to fully charge an EV with a battery capacity of 40 kWh in just over 8 hours.
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It's important to remember that not all electric vehicle chargers are compatible with solar panels. Our friendly team can advise on the best options for your vehicle and home.
Mrs K Garfield
"We had the wonderful team at Optimum Electrics install solar panels on our roof last month and I couldn't recommend them enough for professionalism and excellent standard of work, right from getting in to touch for a quote to the after care once the system was fitted. Looking forward to saving money on our bills now!"
Mr S Jeffries
"A friend recommended Optimum Electrics to me for the installation of solar panels at my home. I quickly received a quote and was given loads of personalised information about getting the most out of our system. The installers were very polite and professional. Competitively priced as well. Highly recommend."
SOLAR TESTIMONIALS
Request Your Free Solar Panels Quote Today
Simply complete the information below and upload clear photos of your most recent electric bill or annual usage figure and one of our team will be in touch.
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Or contact us directly at:
Enquiries@optimumelectrics.co.uk
Tel: 01733 601698
How Do Solar Panels Work?
A standard solar panel consists of a layer of silicon cells, a metal frame, a glass casing, and various wiring to allow current to flow from the silicon cells. Silicon is a non-metal with conductive properties that allow it to absorb and convert sunlight into electricity. When light interacts with a silicon cell, it causes electrons to be set into motion, which initiates a flow of electric current. This is known as the “photovoltaic effect,” and it describes the general functionality of solar panel technology.
Here are the main steps for how solar panels work for your home:
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Solar panels absorb the sun’s energy and convert it to DC electricity.
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The solar inverter converts DC electricity from your solar modules to AC electricity, which is used by most home appliances.
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Electricity flows through your home, powering electronic devices.
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Excess electricity produced by solar panels is fed to the electric grid.
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We've broken this down in to a few more steps in this helpful infographic:
