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10 Apr 2023
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FCR ELECTRICAL ARE NOW SUNSYNK REGISTERED INSTALLERS

After carrying out many Solar panels installs, installing Sunsynk inverters and batteries we are now Sunsynk approved registered installers.

FCR Electrical are the only official SunSynk registered installers based on the Fylde Coast. Here is the registered installer list https://www.sunsynk.org/approvedinstallers, FCR Electrical & Mechanical registration number is UK-95907

We chose Sunsynk as our go to manufacturer as they offer fantastic technical advice and back up, if you purchase an inverter and battery together you get their 10-year product warranty. Once installed, the app is intuitive and easy to use. Their batteries and inverters also look really stylish and modern.

Click the link here for more Sunsynk product information https://www.sunsynk.org/ourinverters

You can check out some of our Solar panel installs we have carried out, all have been installed with Sunsynk inverters here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

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    27 Sep 2022
    0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

    ONROOF SOLAR 4Kw SOLAR PANEL INSTALL

    Fcr Electrical contractors latest solar panel system has now been installed in Blackpool, this system consists of a 4Kw solar array of 10 panels using the on-roof system.

    The on-roof system is simply as it suggests, you mount a rail system on the roof which are fixed to the roof using Solar limpets which fix to the roofing battens. Once you have the rails secured to the roof then the panels simply bolt to the rail system. The only draw back to this system is you may get unwanted pigeons or seagulls nesting under them, to counter this you can fit a trim around the panels. Check out the video by clicking the link below

    https://youtube.com/shorts/yvdXhxDLcnc?feature=share

    For this install we again installed the inverter inside the garage, this is for a couple of reasons, first it makes maintenance easy due to the easy access of the equipment, the second reason is for safety, the equipment is fairly heavy and also electronic, although very small there is still a fire risk which we believe installing the equipment in the loft ads to the hazards.

    The inverter installed is a Solis 5.6Kw inverter and is easy to install and set up.

    If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home click here for more information https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

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      25 Aug 2022
      0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

      SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION THORNTON-CLEVELEYS


      This week FCR Electrical & Mechanical finally got Augusts first solar panel installation under way, the delays are due to sourcing Solar materials, the biggest shortage is the roof surface mounting brackets. To counter this issue, we are now including with all our Solar Panel installations the in- roof mounted system, this system does look neater and will also help to stop birds from nesting under the panels.

      This system we are installing is a 4kw 12 panel solar system with a 5Kwh battery storage system. For this system we are going to install the system invertor and battery in the garage where it is best positioned for easy access and maintenance.


      As the roof of this property faces East and West, we are mounting one string of six panels on the East side of the roof pitch and one string of six panels on the West side of the roof pitch, This will allow the panels to pick the sun up and provide electrical power through out the day. The way the panels are going to be mounted we have allowed the option to add additional panels in the future which will boost the electricity generating capacity.

      If you are considering Solar panels then check out our blog on how solar panels can help with the spiralling cost of electricity and help with he cost of living here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/7-reasons-to-fit-solar/

      You can also fill out our enquiry form here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/#appointment

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        26 Jul 2022
        0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

        7 REASONS TO FIT SOLAR

        FREE ELECTRICITY.

        There is no better feeling in the world than receiving things for free. Installing solar panels to your home helps you to generate free electricity, with the cost of electricity at all time highs, there is no better time than right now. Prices will only go one way

        THEY HELP LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

        There is a huge push by the UK Government and globally for us all to be kinder to the environment and lower our carbon footprint. Generating free electricity from your solar panels eliminates the need to consume electricity from the National grid, which is produced by power stations, this is kinder on the environment, helps lower your carbon footprint

        CAR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR DIRECT FROM THE SOLAR PANELS.

        This is a great reason, if you own or are thinking buying an electric car you can charge your car direct from your solar panels. Owning an electric car is a great way to stay away from the spiralling costs of petrol and diesel. Eliminate your fuel costs and your carbon footprint.

        BATTERIES.

        Did you know, if you install a battery on your solar system, any unused energy that is generated during the day will be stored in your battery. This helps if you are a working family and use most of your energy in the evening when you and your family are home from school or work. This works well during the winter months when the sun sets earlier, and you need to save as much generated energy as possible.

        ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.

        Installing a solar system helps you be independent from the energy grid, there are talks of energy black outs and power cuts, Solar panels produce electricity independently from the grid enabling you to negate power cuts.

        LOW MAINTENANCE.

        Solar panels and solar systems are relatively low maintenance and require the minimum input once installed.

        QUALIFIES FOR INSENTIVES AND TAX BREAKS.

        The Government very rarely give anything away, Installing Solar panels qualify for VAT free allowance which means you do not have to pay VAT. Your installer will claim the VAT back on the materials saving you 20% on your solar panels. Solar panels may also add value to your home as they will make your home more attractive to a potential buyer. Click here to read HMRC website on zero rated VAT https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-vat-treatment-of-the-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-in-in-great-britain/the-value-added-tax-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-order-2022

        Above are just 7 reasons to choose to have solar panels installed on your Fylde Coast home. There are many other reasons which will vary from person to person. With the rising and unpredictable costs of energy and the VAT free incentive from the Government now is a great time to invest in solar. If you would like to discuss the possibilities of installing solar, please call 01253 364029 and speak to one of our Solar experts or click here for more information https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/ FCR install solar panels across Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham St Annes and Lancashire.

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        23 Jul 2022
        0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables , ,

        INTRODUCING FYLDE COAST RENEWABLES.

        FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD have launched a new brand name, Fylde Coast renewables.

        Fylde Coast renewables mission is to help as many homes as possible in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast install energy saving measures which will help homeowners save money, hopefully lots of money!

        FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD have installed solar panels on and off over the years, although the savings to installation costs did not really tally up unless you considered the feed in tariffs, the feed in tariff have now been cut by Government to around 0.06p per kWH exported which doesn’t make financial sense when you are getting charged upwards of £0.30p per kWH of usage.

        What has really sparked FCR’s mission to save Fylde Coast owners money is, I received a bill through the post from British gas for £1700!! My energy supplier had just gone bust (PFP ENERGY) and I had been swopped over to British Gas, I had paid my previous supplier by Direct debit every month and was in credit with them, British Gas have stated they know nothing of my credits and insist I pay the £1700.00. I have history with British Gas and swore never to be a customer of theirs again. So, here I was, an unplanned bill of £1700, my electricity prices had doubled and nowhere could I change energy suppliers as the surviving suppliers were not taking on new accounts.

        So, one the Monday morning back in the office, I made it a mission to save money, stick two fingers up to British gas and be as independent from the energy suppliers as I could. Being an electrical contracting company, Solar panels are easy to install, we have access to different suppliers, so we got to work. We installed Solar panels and a battery storage unit and hot water diverter system to my property. This has saved around 705 of my electricity costs and cut down on my gas consumption due to the hot water diverter system. BINGO!! FY British Gas!

        As I mentioned this to family and friends, they started to show interest and asked for quotations to have similar systems installed. We put some of our technicians on a Bpec solar installation course, including myself and have gained our MCS registration with NAPIT.

        So here we are, Fylde Coast renewables was born! Our mission statement is simple. To provide Fylde Coast homeowners with quality, cost effective energy saving installations which will beat the energy suppliers and cut your household bills.

        If you are like me and are sick and tired of energy costs spiralling out of control, please get in touch and speak to our Solar panel experts who will help save you from the energy robber barons! Click here for more information on Becoming your own mini power station https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

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          23 Jul 2022
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          HOW TO BECOME YOUR VERY OWN ECO-FRIENDLY POWER STATION

          The cost of energy is going up and up with no sign of prices reducing any time soon. How cool would it be to able to install your own electricity generating power station? Well! There is an easy answer to this. You can install a roof top solar panel system on your property which will generate free electricity1 How cool is that?

          Just imagine having free electricity to power your washer, dryer, charge your electric car or even heat your water for very little cost or free.

          Solar panel technology and especially battery technology has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years, your new solar panels will generate free electricity from the sunshine, the solar panels will then send this free power to your inverter which is then converted into A.C. electricity, this is the type of electricity your appliances run on. If you do not use all the electricity generated, then your inverter will send the spare electricity to your battery storage unit where it will be stored for when you are ready to use it. This is very handy if your family are out at work or school during the day.

          What about free hot water I hear you ask?

          Well don’t worry, our solar panel systems have you covered here. You can fit a Solar diverter such as the My Energi Eddi system https://myenergi.com/eddi-power-diverter/,  or the Sol I boost https://www.marlec.co.uk/product/solar-iboost/ , this little device will take any unused electricity and divert it to the immersion heater on your tank, giving you free hot water. These are great bits of kit.

          We have saved the best to last! We have all seen the cost of petrol and diesel spiral out of control, your solar panels can charge your electric car cutting out any need for petrol or diesel, the savings here can vary, however the average cost to fill a family car is around £100 according to a recent Sky news article https://news.sky.com/story/cost-of-living-average-cost-of-filling-a-family-car-with-petrol-hits-100-for-first-time-12630495, if you use your car to travel to work you may be filling the car up once a week. Your new eco friendly power station is able to cut out your weekly petrol or diesel costs and your solar panels will charge your car for free! Of course, you will need an electric car to do this,

           Having solar panels fitted to your Blackpool property could have huge energy saving potential, whilst sticking two fingers up to the energy suppliers which is something we all would like to do.

          To find out more about how our solar panel installations could help transform your energy usage and save you money please fill in our contact box below and one of our solar panel experts will give you a call.

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            https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/
            18 Jun 2022
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            WHAT ARE SOLAR PANELS AND DO THEY WORK?

            WHAT ARE SOLAR PANELS?

            PV or Photovoltaic panels convert direct sunlight into electrical DC energy. This energy can be used to power electrical items around your home or business or even stored in batteries. In England most Solar panels are installed on your properties roof.

            WHY WOULD I INSTALL SOLAR PANELS?

            FCR Electrical install full Solar panel installations across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. A full solar panel system can include, solar panels and inverters, battery storage, immersion heating controls and elements and electric car charger points. Installing a Solar panel system can help with the following

            • Help with the cost of spiralling energy costs and lower your bills
            • Car your electric car helping to reduce your fuel costs
            • Help your home be independent from the energy suppliers
            • Help lower your carbon footprint which also helps the environment
            • Provide power to your home or business during energy cuts/blackouts

            There is a Solar panel installation to suit all budgets and situations. Solar panels and the technology behind them is moving on in leaps and bounds and with the soaring costs of energy and threats of energy blackouts they represent a great return on investment

            If you are considering adding Solar panels to your Fylde Coast home then click here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solarpanelsblackpool to find out how we can help

            18 Jun 2022
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            SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS ARE GO!

            SOLAR PANEL TRAINING COURSE

            This week was a landmark week for FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD. Our Managing director Chris attended a training course for Solar Panel installations over at ECTA Training in Stockport.

            The course was a three-day BPEC training course on the design, installation and maintenance of Solar panel and battery installations. The training will help FCR deliver on our commitment to helping Fylde Coast homeowners lower their energy bills, lower their carbon footprint and create a greener and eco-friendlier environment.

            We are pleased to say Chris passed with flying colours, FCR are now moving forward with our MCS registration. To find out more about FCR Electrical’s Solar panel installations across the Fylde Coast click here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solarpanelsblackpool