Are you thinking about generating your own renewable energy to save money on your electricity bills? Would you like to learn more about the financial benefits of solar energy with your property specifically? BAIRD AND BROWN LTD are experienced, skilful, accredited solar panel installers in Maidstone, Kent.
Over 70 reviews across Google, Facebook, Checkatrade and Bark. Residents in Maidstone say we’re flexible, efficient and very friendly.
MCS Certified, RECC Members, NIC-EIC Approved Contractors. You can be sure that we’re highly experienced and skilled solar panel installers.
David Baird and Philip Brown own and operate Baird and Brown Ltd together. They’re solar panel installers by trade, not dishonest salespeople.
We offer a free survey of your property to determine solar panel requirements. David and Philip do the survey, solar installation and all aftercare.
Maidstone has an average of 1,570 sunshine hours a year. Compared to the UK average of 1,492 hours, you’ve got a 6% advantage in terms of sunlight. That means your photovoltaic (PV) panels can achieve maximum efficiency more often. So, your energy bills could be even lower.
Couple your solar panels with battery storage to rely on your solar energy reserves during a power cut. Your solar panel system accesses the solar battery storage without your noticing. You will only notice when there’s a power cut if you head on to Maidstone Matters Facebook Group and read a town of disgruntled residents.
Maidstone residents who own a home will not need to apply for planning permission for solar panels. Solar panel system installation has been a “permitted development” since April 2008. However, if you own a listed building or your home is in a conservation area, you must apply for planning permission.
While planning permission isn’t required, building regulations still apply. Therefore, solar panels cannot be installed on any roof. For instance, your home’s roof must withstand the weight of the solar panel system, amongst a number of other requirements.
As MCS-certified solar panel installers in Maidstone, we can confirm whether or not your property is a listed building or in a conservation area. In addition, we can confirm the suitability of your roof for solar panels and propose necessary adjustments if required.
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.
Go to our contact page to get in touch phone, email or form submission to request a free survey of your property to determine if renewable energy via solar panels is suitable for you.
