Solar Panels
What it is:
Panels fitted to your roof that generate your own electricity from sunlight.
How it works:
Solar panels convert daylight (not just direct sunshine) into electricity you can use in your home immediately, store in a battery, or export to the grid for payment.
Key benefits:
- Cuts your electricity bills every month the sun is up, year-round
- 0% VAT on installation
- Any electricity you don’t use can earn money back through the Smart Export Guarantee
What it costs:
Typically £5,000–£9,000 for a standard domestic system, depending on the number of panels and your roof size.
Is it right for your home?
Most roofs qualify, but orientation, pitch, and shading all affect how much you’ll actually generate – a north-facing roof heavily overshadowed by trees will perform very differently to a clear south-facing one. We’ll give you a realistic generation estimate for your specific roof, not a generic number.