Make your roof an energy supplier to help stop climate change – how solar panels can help reduce reliance on the grid

Doing our bit to combat climate change during a cost-of-living crisis is not a contradiction. Both can be addressed by fitting solar PV panels on the south-facing roof of your home or business premises. The power you generate will save cost and carbon… especially if batteries are deployed.
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Published 17th Jul 2023, 09:33 BST
The amount of solar energy that strikes the Earth’s surface every 90 minutes is equivalent to humanity’s entire energy usage in a year!The amount of solar energy that strikes the Earth’s surface every 90 minutes is equivalent to humanity’s entire energy usage in a year!
The amount of solar energy that strikes the Earth’s surface every 90 minutes is equivalent to humanity’s entire energy usage in a year!

The amount solar energy that strikes the Earth’s surface every 90 minutes is equivalent to humanity’s entire energy usage in a year! We just need to harvest the power, says SRM Solar.

The team at SRM Solar is not only a reliable installer of solar photovoltaics (PV) panels, but has a strong belief in the reason behind fitting them on your home or business.

SRM Director Rob Coxon said: “We are doing what we’re passionate about, in our own small way, to improve the way we live and help the environment.

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“As a team, we have fitted over 1,000 solar PV systems on properties from small homes to factories over the last 12 years. We believe in what we do and are committed to helping to make a difference.”

Many new housing developments and commercial buildings now include solar PV systems to comply with planning conditions or building regs, but Rob says there are many more opportunities with older properties which are not fulfilling their potential.

Save money on energy prices

The uptake in solar PV systems has soared in parallel with energy prices.

“We are doing what we’re passionate about, in our own small way, to reduce the cost of living and help the environment.”“We are doing what we’re passionate about, in our own small way, to reduce the cost of living and help the environment.”
“We are doing what we’re passionate about, in our own small way, to reduce the cost of living and help the environment.”

Not only have solar panels come down in price; the advent of battery storage technology has made them way more effective. So all you need is a south-facing roof in or around Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough and Ripon, and SRM can calculate your potential energy savings.

Simply send them your address and how much energy your supplier says you use in a year (in kWh) and they can make a desktop assessment to share with you, before arranging a home visit.

Having previously founded and grown their previous business - the renowned energy assessment specialist, Stroma Group - the SRM team have a strong pedigree in promoting sustainability in the built environment.

Rob adds: “As a team we’ve been doing this for many years now and have amassed formidable experience. Yet as likeminded people, we remain passionate about PV, and renewables in general, and I like to think that’s reflected in our service”

To guarantee quality, they only supply products from reputable manufacturers, which have been thoroughly tried and tested. They are also Micro Generation Scheme (MCS) and Home Insulation and Energy Systems (HIES) accredited, giving peace of mind to customers.

What customers say

“We initially installed solar panels with SRM in 2011, mainly to get the benefit of the Feed In Tariff subsidy . . . but the panels are performing so well – which has been just fantastic, especially given this year’s energy crisis – that SRM came back to assess performance and look at ways to improve the systems. . . By adding in a battery, we have practically doubled the savings we’re making in our usage! Thank you so much SRM! I would have no hesitation in recommending this 5 out of 5 company.” Paul and Susan

“We had our home gym built in 2016 and consulted with SRM to include an in-roof solar PV system. Initially our thought were quite simple, it seemed like the decent thing to do, more an ethical decision than financial. However, the current energy inflation has proven that this was a fantastic decision! As was the choice of installer, SRM were very professional, affordable and clearly expert.” Matt and Gemma

Find out more

To find out more about solar PV panel opportunities for your home or business, get in touch by visiting their website at srmsolar.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 01924 806 045.

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