The UK Solar Installation Guide
Eight stages, written by solar specialists with the research and installs behind them. The point isn't to sell you solar — it's to give you the knowledge to decide for yourself whether it's the right move and, if it is, how to approach it well.
- Fit check5 min
Is Solar Right for You?
A quick fit-check on ownership, roof, and planning before we get into the maths.
Read stage 1 - Calculator10 min
What Could Solar Save You?
A range-based savings estimator — honest about how wide the range really is.
Read stage 2 - Guide10 min
Solar Panel Trade-offs and Honest Downsides
Property value, looks, install disruption, and the 20-year commitment. The bits sales pitches usually skip.
Read stage 3 - Decision aid8 min
Do You Actually Need a Solar Battery?
A framework that walks you through how tariff, daytime usage, and EV ownership shift the answer.
Read stage 4 - Guide15 min
Solar Panels and Batteries Explained
Mono PERC vs TOPCon. LFP vs NMC. AC vs DC coupling. What matters at the buying level.
Read stage 5 - Compare15 min
Compare Solar Panels and Batteries
Now you know what you're looking for, here are the options side-by-side.
Read stage 6 - Checklist10 min
How to Get a Good Solar Quote
Questions to ask, MCS verification, what a good quote looks like, and the red flags that should make you walk away.
Read stage 7 - Get quotes5 min
Request Your Solar Panel Quotes
You've done the thinking — drop your details and we'll be in touch to arrange a quote.
Read stage 8