Questions
Questions and answers
Short answers, with links to the guide that covers each one in full.
About us and quotes
Who are you?
A website of home solar guides and quote requests. We don't sell or fit rooftop panels or batteries. See about us.
Who will see my details if I ask for a quote?
Us, and then only an installer we've named to you and you've agreed to. See how quote requests work.
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No. Asking for a quote is free, with no obligation.
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Rooftop solar
How much do solar panels cost?
Around £7,600 to install a typical 4.5kWp system, on the Energy Saving Trust's estimate (Which?, 30 October 2026). See solar panel costs.
Do I need planning permission?
Usually not for a house in England, if the panels keep within the permitted development limits. Listed buildings and some protected areas are different. See solar panels and planning permission.
Can I be paid for the power I don't use?
Yes, through a Smart Export Guarantee tariff, if your installation is MCS certified and you have a meter that records exports. See the SEG explained.
Batteries
Do I need solar panels for a battery?
No. A battery can charge from the grid at a cheaper rate. See home battery costs.
Can I use a battery with a plug-in kit?
No. The plug-in solar rules don't allow a battery with a plug-in kit.
Plug-in solar
What is plug-in solar?
A small solar kit you set up yourself in the garden. It plugs into a weatherproof outdoor socket and feeds up to 800W into your home. See plug-in solar explained.
Where can plug-in kits be used?
England, Scotland and Wales, one kit per household, registered free at myplugin.solar before first use. Not in Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands.