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Solar Panel Installation in Par & St Blazey

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Solar Panel Installation for Par & St Blazey Homes

Par & St Blazey: Our Home Solar Market

As our closest service area, CCS Heating & Renewables offers the fastest solar survey scheduling and lowest-cost installation for Par and St Blazey homeowners. The residential areas of St Blazey — particularly on the higher ground south and east of the village — have excellent south-facing roof aspects and benefit from Cornwall's average irradiance of 1,298 kWh/m²/year. A 4kWp system generates approximately 3,500–3,800 kWh annually.

Solar + Heat Pump: The Local Sweet Spot

With 60% of Par and St Blazey homes off the mains gas grid, solar panels and heat pumps work exceptionally well together here. Summer solar generation covers a significant portion of the heat pump's daytime electricity use, dramatically improving the whole-system economics: rather than paying 24p/kWh to run the heat pump from the grid, you use free solar electricity. See our combined solar + heat pump guide and our dedicated Par & St Blazey solar guide.

EV Charging & Battery Storage

For Par and St Blazey homeowners who also have an electric vehicle, pairing a solar system with a Zappi EV charger and Foxstar battery creates a complete energy ecosystem: solar charges the battery, the battery charges the car, and excess generation earns Smart Export Guarantee income. See our EV charger solar integration guide.

Proximity to Eden

The Eden Project — 1.5 miles away — runs on renewable energy and is developing the UK's first commercial geothermal energy project. If it's good enough for Eden, it's good enough for your roof. The project's sustainability ethos has made Par and St Blazey homeowners unusually open to renewable energy investment.

Areas covered: Serving Par, St Blazey, Par Beach, Tywardreath Highway, Biscovey, and the PL24 postcode area. Minutes from the Eden Project. • Postcodes: PL24

6,500

Population

1298

kWh/m²/year solar

60%

Off gas grid

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From our base

Key local industries

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Our Process

How It Works

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Step 1

Free Survey

We visit your Par & St Blazey property to assess your needs, measure heat loss, and discuss the best options.

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Step 2

Design & Quote

We design a bespoke system, identify all eligible grants including the £7,500 BUS scheme, and provide a transparent fixed-price quote.

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Step 3

Installation

Our MCS certified engineers install your system cleanly and efficiently, typically within 2–4 days, with minimal disruption to your home.

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Step 4

Aftercare

Full system handover, MCS certification, warranty registration, BUS grant application completion, and ongoing support when you need it.

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Customer Reviews

What Our Customers Say

Google
"Had solar panels installed by CCS and could not be happier. Professional team, tidy work, and they explained everything clearly. Already generating more electricity than we expected, and the Smart Export Guarantee payments are a nice bonus."
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David M.

Bodmin

Google
"CCS installed 12 panels on our roof and the difference has been incredible. Our electricity bill has dropped by about two-thirds and we are earning from the Smart Export Guarantee too. Highly recommend for anyone on the coast."
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Sophie & Tom K.

Mevagissey

Google
"Excellent experience from survey to installation. The team were professional, clean, and efficient. Our system is producing exactly what they estimated. Would recommend CCS to anyone considering solar in Cornwall."
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Paul & Jenny D.

Newquay

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Panels in Par & St Blazey

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How much do solar panels cost in the UK?
A typical 4kW residential solar panel system costs £6,000–£8,000 in Cornwall including installation and 0% VAT (saving you 20% on the total cost). A 6kW system costs £8,500–£12,000. Cornwall generates 3,800–4,200 kWh/year from a 4kW system — 19% above the UK average — giving a typical payback of around 8.6 years solar-only, or 7.2 years with battery storage. Annual savings are typically £700–£1,000.
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Do solar panels work on cloudy days in the UK?
Yes, solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunshine. They produce less on overcast days — typically 10–25% of peak output — but they still work. The UK gets enough sunlight for solar to be a sound investment, with average systems generating 3,500–4,500 kWh per year depending on location and roof orientation.
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How many solar panels do I need?
The number of panels depends on your electricity usage and available roof space. A typical UK household uses 3,500–4,500 kWh per year, which a 10–12 panel system (4–5kW) can offset. If you're adding an EV charger or battery, you'll want a larger system. We assess your usage and roof during the free survey to recommend the right size.
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What is the Smart Export Guarantee?
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) pays you for excess solar electricity you export to the grid. Best current rates (April 2026): Good Energy at 25p fixed, Octopus Intelligent Flux averaging ~25p (32p peak for battery owners), EDF Empower Export at 18p, and British Gas at 15.1p. We register you for the SEG as part of your installation. With a battery, you can store daytime solar generation and export strategically when rates are highest.
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Will solar panels damage my roof?
No. Solar panels are mounted on rails attached to your roof battens with hooks that slide under existing tiles. No tiles are removed or drilled through. The mounting system is weatherproof and the panels actually protect the tiles beneath from rain and UV damage. We inspect your roof structure during the survey to confirm it can take the additional weight (around 20kg per panel).
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