Solar Guides
Plain-English guides to everything we cover on a roof survey — ROI, sizing, panel choice, batteries, grants, installation and planning.
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Thinking about solar
Entry-point research for anyone weighing up whether solar is right for their home at all.
Are Solar Panels Worth It in the UK?
ROI, payback and honest numbers for UK homeowners in 2026.
Solar vs Energy Tariffs
Switching vs investing — which actually cuts your electricity bill more.
Solar vs Battery-Only Systems
Three-archetype comparison covering owner-occupiers, flats and off-peak drivers.
Design
Designing your system
Sizing, panel choice and battery selection — the engineering decisions that shape your quote.
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?
UK sizing by property type, plus adjustments for EVs and heat pumps.
Best Solar Panels for UK Homes
An installer’s buyer’s guide — n-type, HJT and tiered picks for every budget.
Solar Battery Storage
UK costs, LFP vs NMC chemistry and a retrofit guide for existing arrays.
Money back
Savings and incentives
How to get the most cash back from your system, whether through export tariffs or government schemes.
Process
Getting it done
Installation, certification and the edge cases that trip up a first-time solar buyer.
Further reading
Supporting articles
Shorter answers to the questions that come up on nearly every survey.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in the UK?
Typical prices for 3, 4 and 6 kW systems with battery add-ons.
Is My Roof Suitable for Solar Panels?
Pitch, orientation, age and shading — what actually matters.
Do Solar Panels Work in UK Cloudy Weather?
Real output on overcast days and why British grey still pays back.
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
Panel, inverter and battery lifespans, plus degradation rates.
Do Solar Panels Require Maintenance?
What maintenance actually involves and how much it costs per year.
Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels?
Permitted development rules and when you need to apply for consent.
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