Find a Solar Panel Installer you can trust near you.

Choose from 1669 Solar Panel Installers, all rated by people like you.

Over 1774 reviews & an average rating of 4.4/5 stars, you'll find the right pro

Enter your location to refine your search

Choose and shortlist

Use the shortlist button to select up to 4 tradespeople, enter your project details and press send

or

Keen to get on with the job?

Get up to 4 quotes from local Solar Panel Installers near you

View Shortlist
Verified ProOver 50 ReviewsMember for 3 year(s)

Glow Green

418 review(s)
Based in: Bournemouth, BH8 8EZ
Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
Verified ProOver 20 ReviewsMember for 1 year(s)
Greentech Renewables specialises in the design and installation of bespoke Solar PV systems for your home or business. We ...
Verified ProOver 50 Reviews
Crystal is a uPVC Windows and Double Glazing manufacturer and installer. We have built a strong reputation in London and t...
Verified ProOver 50 Reviews

Orange Solar Systems

58 review(s)
Based in: Southampton, SO19 7BS
At Orange Solar Systems we specialise in the supply and installation of solar panels for domestic and commercial use. We a...
Verified ProOver 10 Reviews

My Home Solar Group

12 review(s)
Based in: Dorset, DT1 1UF
My Home Solar specialize in solar PV in the renewable energy market expanding vastly since formation, offering solar produ...
Verified Pro

Eco Tech Group

0 review(s)
Based in: Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9PE
Our Vision at Eco Tech Group as a family run business is to treat our customers like our own family focusing on quality ho...

Find a local Solar Panel Installer you can trust...

How much do Solar Panel Installer services cost?

How much do Solar Panel Installers charge? Costs for Solar Panels in 2024 can be very different depending upon the kind of work that you want to have actually carried out in your home. It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Solar Panels cost?". It's always great to have an idea of how much a Solar Panel Installer will likely charge for doing the installation. Rates are going to vary based on the materials and also the renewable specialist chosen. The table reveals the kinds of work that Solar Panel Installers usually do as well as the average cost series of these projects. Some tasks take longer to complete than others so costs do differ by job

View our Solar Panel Installer cost guide View our Solar Panel Installer advice

The average price
of a Solar Panel Installer is:

£10,227

Solar Panel Installer job Solar Panel Installer cost in 2024
Solar panel £4,324-£15,188
Solar thermal £1,625-£2,550
Commercal solar pv 11kw - 50kw £7,441-£32,361
small Commercial solar panel system £5,617-£12,467
Commercial solar pv 51kw+ system £31,801-£91,501
Thermodynamic (solar hot water) £2,113-£5,663
Solar battery £3,326-£20,732
Supply-only solar electricity £1,550-£2,938
Solar repair and maintenance £275-£1,025
Supply-only solar thermal panels £2,095-£3,792
Solar tiles £1,621-£2,464
Solar panel cleaning £117-£384
Solar panels with battery £6,225-£9,400

Solar Panel Installer service qualifications and accreditations

Solar Panel Installer credentials and certification's:

Getting the ideal training and also knowing how to do your profession is essential for any type of trade including Solar Panel installation. Review the online profile of each Solar Panel Installers you are thinking about to see what accreditation they hold and also what trade associations they are a member of. Some trade associations that Solar Panel Installers may belong to include: Solar Trade Association, Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). Equally Solar Panel Installers may also have the following accreditations: Part P or be members of NAPIT.

Insurance for Solar Panel Installers:

Any individual that works on your house, including Solar Panel Installers, should really have valid public liability insurance, which safeguards you the house owner as well as additionally the Renewable Energy should regrettably anything go wrong while they are doing the work.

Planning permission for Solar Panels: 

The tasks that a Solar Panel Installer will do for you won't need planning permission unless its a listed property. Always discuss with the Renewable Energy specialist if planning permission would be needed for the task you are doing, they can recommend the steps that need to be taken.

Services offered by Solar Panel Installer

What services do Solar Panel Installers normally offer? There are a variety of work you could certainly select a Renewable Energy Specialist for, as well as some of the most usual tasks that Solar Panel Installers are asked to perform consist of:

Solar Panel Installer FAQs

Is solar energy renewable?

Solar energy is renewable, as the sunlight it uses won’t run out. This means that it’s a great way to generate electricity without damaging the planet. So, installing solar panels to generate solar energy can be a great move for businesses looking to reduce their carbon emissions.

How do I test my solar panel?

If you want to test your solar panel system to see if it’s working properly or just to see what output it’s giving, you can do this using a multimeter to measure current, or amps, and voltage.

Before you start, you’ll need to find the voltage (v) and current (A) ratings of your panel. You should be able to find them on the back of the panel. You should also make sure that it’s a nice clear, sunny day to get the best readings out of your panel. You should also check that it’s safe to be up on your roof!

To measure open circuit voltage, you’ll need to make sure that your solar panel is completely disconnected from your system’s regulator and battery (if you have one). Angle the panel towards the sun, and ensure that your multimeter is set to measure volts. Measure the voltage between the positive and negative terminals by connecting the negative contact on the voltmeter to the negative on the panel and the positive contact on the voltmeter to the positive on the panel.

Then, you can move on to the short circuit current. Follow the same steps as the open circuit voltage, but ensure that your multimeter is set at 10A to start with.

Only try to test your solar panel if it’s safe to do so. If your roof isn’t accessible without scaffolding or specialist equipment, consider speaking to an MCS-registered solar company about your concerns. They may recommend that they come to service your solar panel system.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

Is there enough sun for solar panels in the UK?

It may be hard to believe with the summers we have in the UK, but there is more than enough sunlight to power solar panels. Solar PV (photovoltaic) panels operate in daylight, rather than needing direct rays from the sun so they’ll work throughout the year.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
Should I clean solar PV panels myself

If your solar panels are mounted on your roof and you require a ladder to reach them we would always recommend you get a professional to do the work for your own safety.

Who makes solar thermal panels?

There are a few trusted companies in the UK that make solar panels. While there are other solar thermal panels out there that are made by Chinese and American companies, we’ll focus on the brands with a longstanding presence in the UK since these are the panels MCS-registered solar companies are likely to recommend to you.

Viessmann, Worcester Bosch, Solar UK and Dimplex make some of the best solar thermal panels in the UK. Dimplex and Viessmann offer both flat plate and evacuated tube solar panels, while Solar UK only offers evacuated tubes. Worcester Bosch’s Greenskies range are all flat plate collectors. Viessmann’s panels come with a 5-year warranty, while Worcester Bosch and Dimplex offer extensive 10-year warranties. However, Solar UK offer a comprehensive 25-year warranty and guarantee that the panels will deliver the same level of performance for 25 years!

We’d recommend choosing evacuated tube solar thermal panels because they are the most efficient. While there won’t be much difference between evacuated tubes and flat plates in the summer, in the winter evacuated tubes are much better at taking heat from the sun than flat plates. Since our winters are long and cold with few daylight hours, we think it makes sense to go with evacuated tubes. However, if your priority is looks over maximising efficiency, you might want to choose flat plate collectors since they sit flat on the roof and look more like solar PV panels, whereas the evacuated tubes will stick out.

Solar Panel Installer help and advice

How it works

Tell us about your Solar Panel Installer project

Answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the right Solar Panel Installer

Get up to 4 free quotes

Receive no-obligation quotes from 4 Solar Panel Installers working in your area.

Pick the right pro for you

Compare prices, customer reviews and services, and hire the right Solar Panel Installer.

Are you a Solar Panel Installer?

View our open Solar Panel Installer jobs near you

Join today

Recent Solar Panel Installer Enquiries

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

London - E5

Enquiry from: Doug T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Homeowner lives in London area Please call to arrange appointment and di...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

London - SW17

Enquiry from: Raj S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via They live in the London area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss their options.

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

London - SW18

Enquiry from: Tahira A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in London area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointment...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Lancaster - LA2

Enquiry from: David C

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner lives in the Lancaster area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call t...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Repair & Maintenance

Penzance - TR18

Enquiry from: PETER R

Start Date: Immediate

I own a solar panel system on a home owners bungalow roof in Penzance. There is a complaint that the home main circuit trips during heavy rain and believes it is the solar system water ingress fault....

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Newport - PO30

Enquiry from: Roger B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner lives in the Newport area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call to d...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hassocks - BN6

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

solar panels on the flat roof of a social day centre in hassocks, west sussex

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Isleworth - TW7

Enquiry from: Arvind J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in isleworth area please call to arrange appointment and ...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Southend-on-Sea - SS2

Enquiry from: Iqbal H

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online and is looking for quotes. Roof space available Little to no shading Please call to arrange an appointment Customer lives in Southend-on-Sea area

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Hampton - TW12

Enquiry from: Layla G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Hampton area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointmen...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Enniskillen - BT74

Enquiry from: Fiona M

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Enniskillen area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an a...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Gillingham - ME7

Enquiry from: Jamie T

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made enquiry online for Solar Electricity via one of our websites. Customer lives in Gillingham area. Roof space available, no shading Please call to arrange appointment and discuss optio...

Post a similar request >

19 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Belfast - BT4

Enquiry from: Joe Q

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner confirmed via SMS at 17:38 Homeowner lives in the Belfast area. Solar PV panels Roof space available...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Wirral - CH63

Enquiry from: Liz S

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Wirral area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest / via SMS at 15:22 Roof space available No shading Please call to arr...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Large Prk - BT26

Enquiry from: Cecil G

Start Date: Immediate

Customer living in Large Prk area made an enquiry for Solar Electricity quotes via one of our websites. Customer confirmed interest Roof space available No shading Please call to arrange an appointm...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Leeds - LS25

Enquiry from: Kelli D

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity and are waiting to be contacted. Homeowner lives in the Leeds area. Solar PV panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please call to dis...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Coatbridge - ML5

Enquiry from: Pervaze A

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry for Solar Electricity. Homeowner lives in the Coatbridge area. Solar Panels Roof space available Not sure on what kW they want so please call to discuss their optio...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Walsall - WS2

Enquiry from: Antar B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Customer confirmed via They live in the Walsall area. Solar Panels Roof space available No shading to roof Please contact to discuss their options...

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Cupar - KY14

Enquiry from: Carolyn B

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an enquiry for Solar Electricity online. Homeowner lives in the Cupar area Solar PV panels Not sure how many panels they need Little to no shading Please call to make an appointment

Post a similar request >

18 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Electricity

Spean Bridge - PH34

Enquiry from: Hughie I

Start Date: Immediate

Customer made an online enquiry Solar Electricity. Homeowner confirmed interest via Roof space available Little to no shading Homeowner lives in Spean Bridge area Please call to arrange appointment ...

Post a similar request >

View Shortlist