Solar Buying Tips | Solar Market UK

The practical side. If you have decided solar is probably for you and are now working out what to buy and from whom, start here.

For the background reading, see learn.

Before you get quotes

Is solar right for my house? Roof, shading, permission and how you use electricity.
What size system do I need? The most common question, and the one most often answered badly.
Comparing system sizes What you actually get for the extra money.
Can I install panels? Planning, conservation areas and listed buildings.

Choosing the equipment

Choosing components What is in a system and which decisions matter.
Choosing panels
Choosing an inverter
Microinverters When they are worth the extra.
Panel technologies
Warranties Four separate warranties, and what each covers.

Choosing an installer

Choosing the right installer What Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certification actually unlocks.
Questions to ask Take this list to every appointment.
Deposits What is normal and what is not.

Understanding what you will get

What affects output
System production How to read the generation estimate in your quote.
Shading
How much you will export

After it is installed

Cleaning Less often than you would think.
Degradation What to expect over the years.
Adding to a system later

Getting quotes

We are not taking quote requests at the moment. When you are ready, get quotes from more than one MCS-certified installer and compare them like for like. How to choose an installer and the questions to ask will help.