If you’ve got a shed, workshop or garden office in your South East property, installing solar panels for sheds could be a great way to further cut energy costs and make your home more sustainable. Many assume that solar panels must be mounted on the roof of the main house, but that’s not the only option. A shed roof can often be practical, affordable and efficient place to generate clean electricity.
At SolarTherm UK we’ve helped thousands of households across Essex, Kent and the wider South East explore solar energy solutions tailored to their property and energy needs. Here’s everything you need to know about solar panels for your shed or outbuilding.
Choosing the Right Location
Location is key when it comes to solar. While roofs on the main home is the popular choice, they’re not always practical due to shade, angles or roof design. Sheds and outbuildings can provide suitable space for solar PV installations provided they don’t experience issues with shading from trees or neighbouring buildings.
Weight, Space and Roof Strength
Before installing solar panels on your shed, a structural survey will be needed to ensure the structure can handle the weight of the panels and mounting kit. Most modern sheds are suitable, but lightweight or older sheds may require reinforcement before installation. Space also matters, the average UK household consumes around 3,800 kWh of electricity per year, requiring around 12 high-efficiency panels to cover. While your shed roof may not be large enough to cover your full household demand, it can still contribute towards lowering your household bills.
Even a small array can be enough to power tools, lighting or a garden office. Larger arrays can be connected to your home’s main supply via underground cabling and lower your reliance on expensive grid electricity or support a solar array on your main house roof.
Solar Panels for Sheds in the South East
At SolarTherm UK, we specialise in helping South East homeowners harness the power of the sun for both their homes and outbuildings. Whether you’re in Essex, Kent, Surrey or Sussex, our expert team can design and install a system that is tailored to your property, usage and future energy needs – from a small shed array to a full home solar panels system.
Contact SolarTherm UK today for your free no-obligation quote. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice.
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