Solar installed by qualified electricians.

No — a standard solar system does not work in a power cut. When the grid goes off, it switches itself off too. This is a safety rule, so nobody gets a shock working on the power lines. If you want power during a cut, we add a battery and a small smart switch-over unit. When the grid fails, it disconnects your home from the grid and keeps your lights, fridge, heating and sockets running — automatically, in seconds. When the grid comes back, it switches back by itself.

Yes. You need solar panels, a battery and an off-grid inverter, all sized to how much electricity you use. In UK winters the sun alone may not be enough, so we usually keep the grid (or a generator) as a backup.

We agree an installation date with you after the survey and your go-ahead. On site, our own team fits panels, inverter and any battery — usually in 1–2 days for homes.

Almost nothing. We test the system, notify the DNO and register it with MCS and building control within 14 days. Within 7 days you get your handover pack, and we set up the monitoring app with you. All you do is contact your electricity supplier with your MCS certificate and switch on a Smart Export Guarantee (export) tariff.

We handle it. Most home systems only need a notification after installation. Larger systems or big batteries need approval first — we apply for you.

To get paid for export, most suppliers need a smart meter that records the electricity you export. Your supplier can fit one.

Yes, just less. Panels work on daylight, not heat. Most of the year’s power comes from spring to autumn — a battery helps you use more of it.

Only for a short time while we connect the inverter and any battery. We tell you before we switch off.

Our own 2-year written workmanship warranty, which transfers with the property. On top of that you get the manufacturers’ warranties, which are usually: solar panels — 12 to 25 years on the product and 25 to 30 years on performance (about 80–90% of the original output); inverters — 5 to 12 years, often extendable; batteries — usually 10 years. The exact terms for your products are in your quotation and our domestic terms.

Very little. Rain keeps them mostly clean, and the monitoring app shows straight away if output drops.

Yes — both can be added later. We size the system so it is easy to extend.

Most home roof systems are permitted development. Listed buildings, conservation areas and ground-mounted arrays may need permission — we check this at survey.

Our domestic contracts cap the deposit at 25% of the price, with a 14-day cooling-off period. See our domestic terms.

Yes — with an MCS certificate you can apply for a Smart Export Guarantee tariff from your energy supplier.

Yes. If you already have a hybrid inverter, we can usually just add the battery. If you have a standard inverter, we replace it with a hybrid inverter at the same time as fitting the battery. We check which one you have at the survey.