Plug-in solar in Heaton
Heaton's long Victorian and Edwardian terraces run east to west in neat rows, so plenty of back yards face south and catch the sun from late morning to evening. That's exactly what a one-panel kit needs.
The best fit for a Heaton yard
Compact 460W ground
One panel, about 1.9m by 1.2m. Sits on the yard floor and moves easily if you change your mind.
Compact 515W hybrid
A bigger panel on a tilting frame. Stand it in the yard, or fix it to a solid house wall after a professional assessment.
Getting it from the van to the yard
- 1Use the back laneMost Heaton terraces have a back lane, so the courier can bring the box to the yard gate.
- 2Two people, one boxThe compact kits weigh 41kg to 46kg boxed. Lift it between two of you.
- 3Pick the sunny sidePut the panel where the midday sun lands and it'll work from breakfast to tea time in summer.
Renting or sharing a yard?
Lots of Heaton homes are let to students and young professionals. If you rent, get your landlord's written permission first. If the yard is shared between an upstairs and downstairs flat, agree where the panel goes before it arrives.
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Will a panel fit in a typical Heaton yard?
Usually, yes. The Compact 460W needs about 1.9m by 1.2m, which most terrace yards can spare along one wall.
Can I take it with me when I move?
Yes. A ground kit isn't fixed to the house, so it comes with you. Just update your registration at myplugin.solar.