Thinking about switching to solar energy? Look no further than Baird and Brown Ltd, your local, family-run solar panel installation based in Ashford, but operating as solar panel installers Folkestone too. We’re passionate about helping homeowners make the switch to clean, renewable energy, and we offer a complete service that sets us apart.
We’ll assess your property and provide a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your needs.
You’ll deal directly with David and Philip, the owners, who are committed to your project.
MCS Certified
We’re certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), ensuring the highest quality installation.
We handle every project ourselves, guaranteeing quality and control.
Our customers typically recover their investment in just 8 years, sometimes even faster!
The average Baird and Brown customer saves £150 per month.
We’ll help you maximise your savings with expert advice on tariffs and battery storage.
We protect your panels from birds at no extra cost.
There are no maintenance fees with solar panels.
Choose your preferred brand, and we’ll handle the installation.
We’re here to answer your questions and guide you, not pressure you into a sale.
See your installation from start to finish with a timelapse video.
Store excess energy and save even more.
Power your electric car with solar energy and reduce costs.
While the UK isn’t known for scorching deserts, Folkestone benefits from a decent amount of sunshine. On average, Folkestone receives over 200 sunshine hours each in June, May, and July. Even in winter, December sees an average of over 50 sunshine hours. In other words, it allows your solar panels to maximise their efficiency, which in turns, leads to more solar generated electricity.
There were plans to cover 55 acres of land with solar panels and generate enough clean energy to power roughly 3,800 home on Pent Farm in Postling, near Folkestone, Kent. However, the project was rejected.
The intention behind it was to produce substantial solar energy to become a significant contributor to clean reducing the local areas carbon footprint. In addition, it was estimated that the generation capacity of 18 megawatts could have provided electricity to 3,800 homes throughout Folkestone.
Despite the intentions, the project was rejected for two main reasons. Firstly, the biggest concern was the potential negative impact on the surrounding landscape. The proposed location fell within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and authorities felt the vast array of solar panels would be visually intrusive. Secondly, the planning committee argued that the project contradicted local and national planning policies that prioritise protecting the natural beauty of the AONB. So, for the time being at least, this project will not be going ahead.
Contact Baird and Brown Ltd today for a free, no-obligation consultation with solar installers. Let’s discuss how solar energy can benefit your home and save you a huge amount of money on energy bills.
