Solar photovoltaic, otherwise known as Solar PV, is a well established, innovative renewable technology that enables homeowners and businesses alike to turn sunlight into electricity.

Yes. The bespoke Solar PV systems  installed by JHS rely on daylight to work and do not need direct sunshine. Although direct sunshine will deliver the  best performance levels, the panels will generate electricity from natural  daylight. The process by which this occurs will be explained by your Designer during your free site survey. You will also be provided with sample figures  of the level of power generation you can typically expect.

In the UK, the ideal orientation and pitch to mount any solar panel is facing  South at 30-40 degrees. Though South facing is the ideal orientation, solar panels can be mounted on any surface with some Southerly aspect. Therefore, any surface facing East South East through to West South West is suitable. However, it is important to note that the amount of solar energy available will decrease as you move away from true South.

A solar PV installation is a permitted development unless you are in a conservation are, listed building or covenanted area. If you are unsure of these legal requirements please seek advice from your relevant council.

JHS have been bespoke solar PV installers since 2004 and have built great relationships with all our clients ensuring that their systems are working to their expected levels. JHS pride themselves on the quality of their workmanship that they bring to every  project and have built a catalogue of testimonials over the years. These can be read on our website or we can provide details on request.

All solar PV installations are carried out by the JHS installation team. Other than the scaffolding, we do not subcontract anyone to carry out work on our behalf. Every member of the JHS team receives extensive training, and we are fully accredited by the MCS.

The MCS accreditation is an internationally recognised quality assurance scheme which demonstrates to clients that a company is committed to meeting its rigorous and testing standards. The MCS gives customers assurance that every installation will be carried out to the highest quality levels.

A standard domestic solar PV installation will typically take no more than 2 days to  complete. The timescale for the complete process, from the initial fee, no obligation survey to having the system installed on your property, is estimated at 6 weeks. Any special timing requirements that you may have will always be taken into account.

The panels installed by JHS have a performance guarantee of 25 years. All framing components are selected for their durability and are expected to last 25 years.

Not at all. There are many locations where it may not be feasible for a Solar PV system to be installed on a  particular roof. If this scenario arises, then the bespoke system can be installed onto a ground-mount system. The ground-mount will be sourced and built by JHS unless requested otherwise by you. The ground-mount can either be close to the  ground or built onto another structure, such as a pergola.

All panels JHS supply are made with toughened glass that will resist dirt, and therefore no cleaning will be necessary. Hydrophobic coatings are available if you wanted to take extra steps in protecting your investment.

Absolutely not! JHS ensure that when their experienced Designer visits your property they take both detailed measurements and the time necessary to understand your particular requirements. Using all of this information they will then advise on the best possible Solar PV system for you. Every solar PV installation conducted by JHS is bespoke, designed by our expert designers to suit all of your needs.

The panels will be secured to the roof or ground-mount through the use of  framing and clamps. The method used in different on each project and will be discussed by the JHS Designer during your site survey.

Most roofs are built to withstand 39 to 48.8kg per square metre of weight.  The systems are usually bolted into the beams  of the building in question. The JHS Designer will assess the capability of your roof to withstand the weight of the system during the site survey. If it is deemed that the beams would not be strong enough or they are too thin for the system to go on, as part of their overall service JHS will advise what is  required to proceed with the installation safely