Solar Technology Explained

Panels, inverters, batteries and mounting systems — what the differences actually mean for your roof and your bill.

Monocrystalline Panels

How monocrystalline panels work, what efficiency means in practice, and how the two warranties on a panel differ.

All-Black Panels

All-black panels for Edinburgh homes — how they differ from silver-framed panels, and when the aesthetic trade-off is worth it.

Solar Batteries

Battery chemistry, usable capacity, hybrid versus AC-coupled, backup, and how battery warranties are actually written.

Inverters

String inverters — how they work, how they are sized, and why they are the component most likely to need replacing.

Mounting Systems

On-roof, in-roof, flat-roof and ground-mount systems, and which suits which Edinburgh roof.

Microinverters & Optimisers

Panel-level electronics for shaded or complex roofs — what they solve, what they cost, and what they cannot fix.

Common questions

Does the brand of panel matter much?

Less than people expect on a straightforward roof. Warranty terms and the inverter choice usually matter more than the badge on the panel.

Do I need optimisers?

Only if your roof is shaded, faces several directions, or is broken up by dormers and chimneys. On a clean slope they often add cost for very little.

What does the quote cost?

Nothing, and there is no obligation. The installer provides a free design and written quotation.

Who actually does the work?

A trusted MCS-certified installer covering Edinburgh and the surrounding area. Solar Panels Edinburgh is a quote service, not the installer, so the work, the price, the certification and the warranties are all theirs.

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