Are you considering switching to solar energy? Baird and Brown Ltd is your local, family-run solar panel installation company based in Ashford, operating as solar panel installers Dover too and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to helping homeowners transition to clean, renewable energy, providing a comprehensive service that stands out.
We offer a thorough property assessment and a free, no-obligation quote customised to your needs. By offering a free, no-obligation quote, we make it easier for you to explore your options without any upfront cost or commitment.
You’ll work directly with David and Philip, the owners, who are dedicated to your project’s success. Direct interaction with the company owners ensures personalised service and dedication to your project, unlike dealing with impersonal sales representatives.
We are certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), ensuring top-quality installations. Our certification guarantees that your installation meets high standards for quality and reliability, providing peace of mind.
We manage every project ourselves, maintaining high standards of quality and control. Handling installations ourselves allows us to maintain control over the quality and consistency of our work.
Customers typically recover their investment in just 8 years, or even sooner! A quick return on investment means you start saving money sooner, enhancing the financial appeal of switching to solar energy.
The average customer saves £150 per month on electricity. Significant monthly savings on electricity reduce your overall living expenses, making solar panels a cost-effective choice.
We offer ongoing support to maximise your savings, including advice on tariffs and battery storage. Ongoing support ensures you get the most out of your solar panel system, including advice on optimising tariffs and using battery storage effectively.
We provide bird protection for your panels at no extra cost. Protecting your panels from birds at no extra cost prevents potential damage and ensures the longevity of your system.
There are no maintenance fees with our solar panels. Transparency about costs means no unexpected expenses, allowing for better financial planning.
Choose your preferred brand, and we’ll handle the installation. Flexibility in choosing your preferred panel brand gives you control over the specific technology used in your home.
We’re here to answer your questions and provide guidance without pressuring you into a sale. Our approach is to inform and guide, ensuring you make a decision that’s right for you without feeling pressured.
Available since the 1st of April 2022, the government hasn’t been charging VAT for some renewable energy solutions like solar PV panels. However, 0% VAT only applies until the 31st of March 2027, at which point it becomes 5%.
Maidstone homeowners who want to save money on our solar panel packages, which include the PV panels and installation, you’ve got until March 2027. After this date, the VAT rate is lifted to 5%, and the solar panel installation cost will rise.
Since the 1st of January 2020, homeowners can sell excess solar energy to the grid. When your battery storage is full, your household is using little electricity, and your solar PV panels are generating lots of energy, you can receive between 1 and 7.5p a kW/h.
GreenMatch suggests homeowners could earn around £112 per year, give or take. This figure, in addition to reduced energy bills, adds to your annual savings.
Little South Solar Farm is the location for a proposed 49.9MW solar farm project southwest of Richborough, Sandwich. The project has the potential to generate renewable electricity equivalent to the needs of over 15,000 homes and contribute to the decarbonisation of the local area. It’s also expected to create jobs during construction and generate income for landowners. The project is currently under development and faced some local consultation in December 2023, such as the possibility of damaging a historic heritage site.
Get in touch with us today for a free survey and quote. With over 60 5-star reviews, there’s no better solar panel installers Dover.