Solar panels
Solar panels, done properly.
What's included
Everything, from scaffold to switch-on.
- All-black solar panels
- Hybrid, battery-ready inverter (where suitable)
- Roof fixings and mounting rails
- Scaffolding
- Generation meter
- Monitoring app set up on your phone
- Grid notification
- Handover pack with certificates and warranties
- Optional: bird mesh to keep pigeons out
Your roof
Will solar work on my roof?
Orientation. South is best, but south-east, south-west and east/west roofs all work well. East/west spreads generation across the day.
Shading. Chimneys, trees and neighbouring buildings reduce output. We check this in the remote design and again on survey.
Roof type. Most tiled and slate roofs are straightforward. Thatch and some flat roofs need special handling — we'll check on survey and tell you honestly.
Weather
Does solar work in the UK?
Yes. Panels run on daylight, not heat, so they generate on cloudy days too. You'll get most from spring to autumn and less in winter, when days are short and the sun is low.
Export
Getting paid for what you export.
Under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), your energy supplier pays you for electricity you send to the grid. Rates and terms vary by supplier.
To qualify, you need an MCS certificate (or equivalent) for your installation. We'll explain exactly how certification works for your installation before you sign.