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.

About 80 minutes total — work through it linearly or jump to any stage
  1. 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
  2. Calculator10 min

    What Could Solar Save You?

    A range-based savings estimator — honest about how wide the range really is.

    Read stage 2
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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