MAC Solar Brochure 2024

Your Guide to Solar PV & Battery Storage

Congratulations on your decision to contact MAC, we believe harnessing the power of the sun can create a brighter future for everyone.

We’re passionate about providing clean, reliable solar panel installations across the Midlands, helping homeowners make the switch to sustainable energy and enjoy significant savings on their electricity bills.

An important part of our service is to offer expert professional advice on what, after all, is a major investment in your home.

So, this introduction is designed to answer in advance some of the questions you may have about air conditioning, and to help you understand what’s best for you.

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WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN SOLAR PV ENERGY IN SOLAR PV ENERGY

Save On Your Energy Bills

Solar panels generate electricity from sunshine, reducing your reliance on traditional grid power. This can result in significant savings on your monthly energy bills, typically hundreds of pounds each year, allowing you to shift funds to more important expenses

Be More Energy Independent

A combination of solar and battery systems provides energy self-sufficiency. You rely less on grid electricity, and your home becomes more resilient to power outages when equipped with a backup battery.

Help Combat Climate Change

Sunlight is a renewable energy source that produces zero greenhouse gas emissions. By combining solar panels and battery storage, you can decrease your household's carbon footprint and help the fight against climate change.

Boost Your Home's Value

Having a solar PV system installed on your home, you can boost the property’s value this is because many potential buyers are attracted to properties with solar panels because they offer long-term savings.

WHAT CAN MAC WHAT CAN MAC PROMISE YOU? PROMISE YOU?

0% VAT on all domestic installations

25 Year panel Warranty

12 Year part warranty on inverters and batteries

30 year power guarantee*

Solar Panels and battery storage systems for homes and businesses

Forward thinking Green Technologies

Solar PV and Battery storage upgrades

“The service was great throughout from the initial consultation through to the actual work and

FAQs FAQs

Are Solar PV systems worth it?

Many factors will depend on how long it can take for solar panels to pay for themselves or how much money you could make from them A few of these factors are:

The price of your solar PV system

If you have had a battery storage system installed

How much of the electricity you can use from your system

Whether you can be paid for the excess electricity through Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

There’s not enough sun in the UK!

We know that the Midlands might not be known for it’s glorious sunshine, but that doesn’t mean that Solar panels won’t work.

PV systems rely on light not heat to generate energy, meaning that they are completely functional when it is cloudy or overcast.

In fact the cooler breeze in the UK actually can help the efficency of your panels by dispersing any heat generated, serving as a natural cooling system.

How do I understand the energy requirements for my solar PV system?

With MAC we will discuss your requirements in detail and then come out to survey your home or business before designing a system, to make sure we recommend the best solution for your needs. Homes and Businesses that use a lot of energy will generally see the fastest return from solar panels but any property can benefit from them

As an installer MAC will need to understand what energy tariff you’re on and how much energy your home or business consumes on an annual basis

This will help the senior engineer calculate the size of your solar PV system and will then be able to provide you with a quote for it

What is the best Solar PV system For me?

When considering which system suits your needs best, trust MAC to guide you every step of the way We understand the significance of having a tailored system that meets your requirements precisely That's why we extend our services to installing standalone solar panels or complete solar systems with batteries.

We also offer battery installation independently. Yes, you read that correctly! We can install batteries without the necessity of connecting them to solar panels. Alternatively, we can enhance your existing system. Simply consult one of our senior engineers, and they'll provide expert assistance tailored to your needs.

WHAT DO I NEED? WHAT DO I NEED?

Solar PV systems are made up with various different components including; Panels, Inverters, Optimisers and sometimes batteries

Here’s what you need to know:

SOLAR PANELS SOLAR PANELS

Solar panels, also known as photovoltaics (PV), capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity to use in your home. Installing solar panels lets you use free, renewable, low carbon electricity. You can sell surplus electricity to the grid or store it for later use.

How do Solar Panels work

Solar energy as we know to day started back in 1839 with French Physicist Edmond Becquerel discovering the the first photovoltaic cell

Times have certainly moved on from 1839 but the science remains revolutionary Here’s a breakdown of how Solar Panels work today

Photons of sunlight react to semiconductors in the glass-cased panel, creating an electric charge

This direct current is transferred using wiring to the Inverters

Here, the current is converted to an alternating current - an electric power source we can store and utilise in our homes

MAC RECOMMENDS

Jinko's latest N-Type modules deliver high power performance and guarantee reliability and safety over a long lifetime

Key features:

Hot 20 Technology improves reliability and lowers LID/LETID PID resistance guaranteed through optimised mass-production processes and material control

Enhanced mechanical load: certified to withstand a 4000Pa wind load and a 6000Pa snow load

Extreme durability: high salt mist and ammonia resistance

Tiger Neo modules come with an attractive 25-year product warranty, and a 30-year power warranty, guaranteeing 87% efficiency after that time!

BATTERIES BATTERIES

Batteries are an excellent addition to any Solar PV system, providing you the ability to store the energy you collect for later usage.

NOTE: Batteries are not required for a Solar Panel System.

BATTERY FAQs

How does a solar home battery work?

Home batteries store excess electricity generated by the solar panels to be used at the homeowner’s convenience In many cases, solar energy is stored long-term for the purpose of providing backup power when the grid goes down In other cases, excess solar energy is stored and discharged on a daily basis to save money by limiting interaction with the local utility grid.

What happens to solar power when batteries are full?

In grid-tied systems, once a battery is fully charged, excess solar power is typically exported to the utility grid to power nearby systems in exchange for on-bill credit

How long can a solar battery power a house?

Exactly how long a solar battery can power a house depends on the size of the battery and the size of the load it’s being asked to power As a baseline, the NREL found that a small solar system with 10 kWh of battery storage can power critical systems (not including heat or AC) for at least 3 days in virtually every part of the US at any time of year

MAC RECOMMENDS

GivEnergy LiFePO4 Battery

(Available in 26kWh, 52kWh, 82kWh & 95kWh)

Key Features & Benefits:

Control and monitor your Smart System on the move via our GivEnergy Monitoring App and Portal

Our IP65-rated enclosure gives protection against water and dust Ideal for lofts and outdoor installation

Add the battery to an existing Solar PV System without affecting the Government Incentive

Supplied with a full manufacturer’s warranty

A standalone battery can be used without the need for Solar Panels. Charge the battery off-peak when it’s cleaner, greener and less costly then discharge the battery during peak times for maximum saving.

FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN OF PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS, CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM.

Optional Add Ons will be discussed with you at your site survey with one of our senior engineers.

INVERTERS & OPTIMISERS INVERTERS & OPTIMISERS

With the panel capturing the sunlight, how do you get it to power your house? That is where the inverter comes in! The inverter will convert the direct current (DC) produced by the panels into a usable alternating current (AC).

Optimisers are an optional (but recommended extra). These very popular add-ons, increase the overall output of a PV system by bypassing any panels that might not be working. Imagine them like fairy lights - if one of the bulbs go, you’ve lost a whole chain! Optimisers step in to keep your system running before our engineers can.

MAC RECOMMENDS

Growatt SPH BL-UP Dual MPPT Hybrid Inverter (3kW, 3.6kW, 5kW & 6kW)

The Growatt SPH BL-UP 3kW hybrid inverter enables design flexibility with 2 MPPTs and an IP65 rating that allows for the inverter to be installed outside This inverter can be monitored via the Growatt Shine-WiFi-X

Key features

Leading Functions

EPS function, 10ms transition

Scalable system

High Yields

DC/AC ratio up to 20

Dual MPP trackers

System Flexibility

VPP interface ready

Smart load control via dry contact

GivEnergy Voltage Optimiser

The Voltage Optimiser is ideal for homes where the grid voltage is too high It adjusts the incoming power supply by reducing the voltage supplied to the optimum level, by a choice of either 6V, 12V or 18V. This helps to prolong the life of sensitive devices such as TVs, laptops, and anything else with a circuit board.

Key Features & Benefits:

Adjusts the incoming power supply by reducing the voltage supplied to the optimum level.

The digital display shows the output voltage.

The small and compact frame makes installation easy. Prevents wear on appliances caused by electrical oversupply

“We would highly recommend them as the installation went very well. We were impressed with advice we were given from the company on the make and system size to go for and the the quality of the installation was superb.” - Jason

7 STEPS TO SOLAR 7 STEPS TO SOLAR EASY

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Sign Up

Once you have filled the form on our website the team will be in touch to talk through your enquiry and get you booked in for a free solar site survey.

Site Survey

A senior engineer will then come out and take a look at how big the solar system will be and talk to through your options and then they will send you an indicative cost of the project

Design & Quote

Once you are happy with the indicative cost the senior engineer will then create your design and send you over your final quote.

25% Deposit

Once you have accepted the quote we will then send you an invoice of 25% to secure your install

Contract, Approval & Schedulling

Whenthedeposithasbeenpaid,wewillsendyouthe contractandletterofauthoritysowecanapplyfor approvalthroughG98orG99tothenationalgrid.Once approved,yourkitwillbeorderedandtheoperations teamwillbeintouchtoarrangeyourinstallationdate.

Installation

Our Solar Team will be with you to get your new Solar system installed with safety and quality in mind On the last day of the install the team will need you on hand to run you through how your system works and answer any questions for you

Handover Package, Final Invoice & Aftercare

When the install is completed, we will send you over all the paperwork you will need along with the final invocie. We are also here with any aftercare enquiries you have about your system

WHAT MAKES WHAT MAKES MAC DIFFERENT MAC DIFFERENT

Honesty and Transparency

We promise to always be open and honest with you every step of your journey with MAC as we believe trust is the foundation to a perfect relationship

Full in house team

MAC has a full in-house team so everything is done in-house from the site survey through to after the installation as we take full pride in every project we do

Work with leading manufacturers

We work with leading manufacturers such as GivEnergy to make sure we are giving you the best and right product for your system

MCS & HEIS Certified

We are MCS and HEIS certified. this means we continue to pass their assessment checks and gives our customers a peace of mind and confidence when buying from us

MAC do more then just Solar. Starting back in 2009, MAC began with an idea, to provide trustworthy, eco-friendly solutions to homes and businesses.

Now providing Solar, EV Chargers and Air Conditioning across the Midlands - this is a team you can trust.