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Many homes are suitable for solar panels, but the size and type of system you can get will depend on things like the size, orientation and angle of your roof, the condition and age of your roof and any shading. Even if your roof conditions aren’t perfect there are a range of modern high quality solar systems that are able to work with more complex roof conditions and partial shade. The best way to know if your home is suitable for solar panels is to book a free inspection with one of our trusted local installers who can give you advice specific to your home.

Shade has a large effect on the performance of your solar panels, but your installer can analyse the impact based on how the shade moves through the day and provide a recommendation. There are now a range of modern solar systems that are able to compensate for partial shade. These systems tend to be a bit more expensive than standard systems, but will still save you money in the long run. The best way to know if your home is suitable for solar panels is to book a free inspection with one of our trusted local installers who can give you advice specific to your home.

The average time to install solar panels in a typical home is 1-3 days. However, this can vary widely depending on the size and complexity of the system, and other factors such as the condition of the roof, and local regulations. Once you book a free inspection with one of our local installers they will be able to give you a more accurate estimate of the time required.

A battery allows you to save your excess solar energy on sunny days and use it at night or when it is cloudy. From an environmental perspective getting a battery will typically double the reduction in your carbon footprint. So if you are getting solar to reduce your environmental impact it makes sense to get a battery as part of the system.

However, if you are primarily getting solar to reduce your power bills there are a few more things to consider. Batteries are expensive, and so the payback times are longer, and can be as long as the battery life itself. We recommend you discuss batteries with the installer during your free inspection and read our article: Should I get a battery as part of my home solar? A simple guide.

Yes, but if you’re planning to charge an EV from your solar it’s important to make sure you get a large enough system, and a battery if you want to charge from renewable energy at night. If you have an EV, or plan to get one in the future, we recommend you include this when you answer the questions for an instant cost estimate.

Yes, but it’s important to make sure you have a large enough system and a battery for continuous power. Once you book a free inspection with one of our local installers make sure to let them know you would like to go off-grid and they can give you advice on the setup you will need. Going off-grid means you won't receive an electricity bill ever again!

Solar systems with batteries will continue to provide power in a blackout. However, whether the panels continue to generate electricity depends on the setup. Once you book a free inspection with one of our local installers make sure to let them know you would like it to run in a blackout and they can advise on the setup required.