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Solar Panel Installation

Solar panel design and installation sized around your home battery, fitted by MCS-certified installers.

Solar panels are the engine that powers your home battery — without them, you're buying every kilowatt-hour from the grid. Our solar panel installation service designs and fits a roof array sized to your actual consumption, oriented for maximum yield, and wired from day one to feed a home battery system. The panels capture daylight; the battery decides when you use it. That distinction changes everything: you're not exporting surplus for pennies, you're storing it for evening peaks, overnight heating, or backup when the grid fails. Our network of MCS-certified installers handles the structural survey, scaffold, mounting, DC cabling, inverter placement, and commissioning as a single coordinated job. No subcontractor handoffs, no gaps in responsibility. The result is a clean, code-compliant installation that looks right on your roof and performs as the reliable input your storage deserves. Start with a web form enquiry and we'll map the design to your roofline and your energy goals.

Why it matters

A properly sized array turns your roof into a fuel source you own. When the sun rises, your battery charges first — powering your home, your EV, your heat pump — before a single watt leaves the property. During a power cut, the system islanding keeps essential circuits alive without generator noise or fuel runs. You avoid peak-rate imports, reduce exposure to wholesale price swings, and gain visibility over every unit generated and consumed through one app. The panels themselves are silent, static, and warrantied for decades; the battery turns that passive generation into active control. No export tariff can match the value of using your own energy when you need it most. Convenience means never timing the dishwasher to the sun — the battery does that for you. Independence means choosing when to draw from the grid, not whether.

What's included

  • On-site roof survey: structure, orientation, shading, and electrical access assessed by an MCS-certified installer
  • Custom array design: panel count, layout, and inverter sizing matched to your battery capacity and load profile
  • Full mechanical installation: mounting system, weatherproof flashings, and cable routing completed to MCS standards
  • DC-side electrical work: string wiring, optimiser or micro-inverter fitment, and inverter commissioning
  • Battery integration: communication bus, charge/discharge logic, and backup circuit configuration tested end-to-end
  • Handover pack: MCS certificate, DNO notification, warranty registrations, and app walkthrough for monitoring

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a battery to have panels installed by you? +

We design every array to pair with storage; standalone installs are referred to partner installers.

Will my roof need strengthening before installation? +

Our survey confirms structural suitability upfront — any remedial work is quoted separately before scheduling.

How long does the full installation take? +

Most domestic systems complete in two to three days including scaffold, wiring, and commissioning.

Get a free battery storage quote

Tell us about your home and your current setup. We'll match you with an MCS-certified installer and a no-obligation quote — no phone calls, no sales pressure.

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