Achieving Net Zero: The Impact of Solar Power in the UK by 2050 As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce its carbon footprint, initiatives like Net Zero Week have gained momentum, paving the way for change. Partner with Chiltern Solar and be part of the change. Your involvement matters. The evolution of solar energy technology, coupled with the adoption of solar panels and cutting-edge battery systems, is revolutionising how we harness and store solar energy, making it more accessible and cost-effective for homeowners across the UK. By embracing solar energy, homeowners can signi ..read more

As the summer solstice approaches, the days grow longer, the sun shines brighter, and the potential for harnessing solar energy reaches its peak. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. It is a time when the sun’s path is at its highest point in the sky, providing an abundance of daylight, and this Thursday marks the occasion. This period presents a perfect opportunity to delve into the fascinating relationship between solar power and the summer solstice. The Significance of the Summer Solstice The summer solstice has been celebrated for mil ..read more

Unravelling the Mysteries of Solar Energy: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Terminology. In this journey through solar technology, we delve into the terminology that defines this dynamic field, shedding light on everything from solar panels to grid connections. Solar panels/Modules: The SolarPV modules are the panels mounted on the roof that capture the energy from the sun/daylight and convert it into DC energy. Modules are typically grouped and connected in series to create a 'STRING' using special connectors, MC4s. Inverters: STRING INVERTERS are the simplest of SolarPV inve ..read more

Oxfordshire based Agrivert has acquired the entire share capital of Buckinghamshire based Chiltern Solar Limited from its founders Steve & Julie Gamston. Agrivert has specialised in engineering and operating renewable energy assets for almost 30 years.  Since 2010, Agrivert’s primary focus has been on producing biomethane to generate renewable energy through the design, build and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities that treat food waste, agricultural wastes and energy crops.  The acquisition of Chiltern Solar broadens Agrivert’s renewable energy product offering, further ..read more

Like a lot of people in the U.K, and around the world, you might be asking yourself whether or not it might be time to install solar panels on your business or home. If you’re unsure about the benefits of Solar Panels, or why it is that so many people across the country are having them installed, then fear not! Keep reading as we offer you 8 reasons why so many people are choosing solar power, and why you should too!  1. It’s a Renewable Energy Source. The way that most people in this country get their electricity is from the national grid, which uses a number of fuels like Coal, Natural ..read more

How do Solar Panels Work? In the past decade or so, Solar panels have been installed in more and more homes around the UK. As it currently stands, around 4% of households in the UK have solar panels installed or are powered by solar power. That’s around 1.2 million households switching to green electricity and taking charge of their energy needs. So if you’re looking up ‘how do solar panels work?’, we might be right in assuming that you’re considering  making the switch to solar power. Or, if you just want to know a bit more about how solar panels work, we’re going to briefly explain some ..read more

Customer Review from in and around Luton ‘Chiltern Solar had everything really well organised and were very helpful throughout the installation – thank you’ J.Wright – Biggleswade ‘We were very impressed with all aspects of  the installation . The scaffolders, panel installers , electricians  and Steve  himself were excellent .Quick and efficient  throughout the process. A five star service!! Kind regards’ T. Shaw – Leighton Buzzard ‘We are very pleased with our solar panels and couldn’t recommend Chiltern Solar more highly.  From the start our relationship was very pr ..read more

Solar Panels Watford Customer Review ‘Thank you for all your efforts to ensure a successful completion of our Solar PV system in Watford, for the good communications during the planning, and for the skill with which you supervised the installation. It was a pleasure to watch a group of men working so well and cheerfully efficiently together – I didn’t hear a single grumble or moan – and with such excellent results!’ Solar Panel Company in Watford We are an independently run business specialising in the design, supply and installation of solar panel systems which generate clean and efficie ..read more

 Solar Panels Slough Customer Review ‘When I first considered solar panels I spoke to a few different companies and eventually selected Chiltern Solar over a larger national firm. I liked the fact that the Chiltern Solar representative clearly knew what he was talking about and was happy to entertain all my questions. In addition I was concerned about how the final installation would look and Chiltern Solar very helpfully recommended black sheet panels to minimise visual impact. None of the national firms were as willing to tailor the installation for me.  On the day of the inst ..read more

We are very satisfied with the whole process, from the first visit to the removal of scaffolding. Chiltern Solar were informative and worked with us on options for panel types and layout to achieve the design that we needed. They were able to accommodate our timing request, with scaffolding erected on time and the panel and electrical installation taking only one day. Thanks to planning and obvious experience of the work team, everything went smoothly and we were generating electricity by 4pm. I have since observed.We are very satisfied with the whole process, from the first visit to the remov ..read more