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Yes. Qualifying installations of solar panels and electrical battery storage in residential accommodation currently benefit from 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. This includes eligible standalone battery installations and battery retrofits. The relief applies to qualifying installation work; equipment bought on its own is not covered. We will confirm the VAT treatment in your quotation.

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Yes. Solar PV panels generate electricity from daylight, so they can still produce power when it’s cloudy. You don’t need a south-facing roof in every case, either. The direction and pitch of your roof, available space and shade from trees or nearby buildings all affect the design. We assess those details and give you an estimate for your property. You’ll also see how generation is likely to vary through the year, with longer summer days generally producing more than shorter winter days. That gives you a sensible starting point for deciding whether solar suits your home.

The most useful price is one based on your property. The number of solar panels, roof access, inverter, battery capacity and any electrical work all make a difference. We’ll look at your electricity use and what you want the system to do, then explain our recommendation in a written quote. You’ll know which equipment is included and why we’ve suggested it. If you’re comparing solar installation quotes, look at the system specification, likely generation and aftercare as well as the total price. We’re happy to talk you through ours so you can make a fair comparison.

No. Solar panels can work without a battery. A battery becomes useful when you want to keep some of the electricity your panels produce for another time, such as cooking dinner or running appliances after sunset. Whether it makes sense for you depends on how much spare solar electricity you have, when you use power and the cost of the storage. We can compare solar-only and solar-plus-battery options using your own household needs. We’ll also explain battery capacity in practical terms, so you can relate the figures to how you use electricity at home.

Yes, and you don’t have to be one of our original installation customers to ask. We fit battery storage to suitable existing solar PV systems across the North East. First, we check your inverter, system design, electrical supply and how much electricity you use. That tells us which batteries are compatible and whether other equipment needs to change. If you’re unsure what you have, send us the make and model or a photograph of the equipment. We can explain the next steps and whether a battery retrofit is worth considering for your home.

It can, but only if the equipment and installation are designed to provide backup power. Having a battery does not automatically mean the house will stay on when the grid goes down. Tell us what you’d want to keep running, whether that’s a few essential circuits or a wider part of the home. We’ll explain the available options, any extra equipment and the limits of the proposed setup. How long backup lasts depends on the usable charge in the battery and what you’re powering. We’ll make that clear before you choose a system.

We work across the North East from our base in Washington. That includes Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Northumberland, County Durham and Teesside. Our customers include homeowners, local businesses, schools and community organisations looking for solar panels, battery storage, EV charging or solar servicing. You can browse the areas below, or give us a call if you’re unsure whether we cover your address. We’ve deliberately kept our focus on the North East so we can provide the local service and aftercare that matter to our customers.

We test and commission the system, explain how to use the monitoring and provide the relevant handover documents. You’ll be able to see what your solar panels are generating and how your battery is being used, where monitoring is included in your system. If something doesn’t make sense later, contact our team and ask. We also offer solar panel servicing, fault finding, inverter replacement and upgrades, including support for systems fitted by other installers. Your proposal explains the manufacturer warranties and any installation guarantees, so you know what cover applies and who to contact.

A recent electricity bill, your address and an idea of what you’d like to achieve are a good start. Your annual electricity use in kWh helps us size the solar panels and battery sensibly. It’s also useful to know whether you’re usually home during the day, have an electric car or expect your electricity use to change. If you already have solar, tell us the make and size of the system if you know them. You can upload roof or equipment photographs through our enquiry form. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything; we’ll help you fill in the gaps.