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Are you the homeowner?
Savings and generation depend on your roof, shading, electricity use and tariff. Any figure is an estimate until an installer has surveyed your property. Support schemes and VAT relief have their own eligibility rules and are never guaranteed.
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Battery options
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We match your answers against MCS-certified installers covering your area.
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Any savings estimate should be modelled from your own roof and usage, so you can compare quotes properly.
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Solar can cut bills and earn via the Smart Export Guarantee.
Funding availability
Check if support may be available for your household.
Battery or no battery?
Ask for both options priced separately, so you can see what the storage actually costs you.
Funding and support
Could support be available for your household?
Some households can access help through government energy-efficiency schemes, and VAT relief currently applies to qualifying domestic installations. Eligibility depends on your household, property, area and the scheme in question, so nothing is guaranteed. The check simply tells us whether a route may be worth exploring for you.
Start the free check- No upfront cost to use Pickwise, and no obligation to accept a quote
- We never promise free panels or a guaranteed saving
- Estimates should always be modelled from your own electricity use
- You choose whether to go ahead after speaking to an installer
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We match you with trusted MCS-certified installers
Pickwise does the searching so you don't have to. We connect you with established installers who meet recognised MCS standards, understand homes like yours and can provide a solution tailored to your roof, energy use and budget.
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What might a solar system cost?
These broad UK ranges are a starting point, not a quote. System size, panel and inverter choice, battery capacity, scaffolding and electrical work all move the final figure.
Check your own numbers| Typical system | Indicative installed range |
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| 3.5 kWp system, around 8–9 panelsTypical for a smaller home or lower usage | £5,000 – £7,500 |
| 4.5 kWp system, around 10–12 panelsCommon size for a three-bedroom UK home | £6,500 – £9,500 |
| Solar plus home batteryDepends heavily on battery capacity | £9,000 – £15,000 |
| Battery added to existing panelsVaries with capacity and electrical work | £3,500 – £7,000 |
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Make sure every quote works for your home
We help you get tailored options so you can compare the things that affect cost, performance and savings.
- 01Are you MCS certified, and who registers the installation?
- 02How did you model my expected generation and savings?
- 03What panel, inverter and battery brands are you quoting, and why?
- 04What warranties apply to the panels, the inverter and the workmanship?
- 05Who handles the export tariff application?
- 06What happens if my roof needs repair work before installation?
Solar questions, answered
How much could solar actually save me?
It depends on your roof orientation and shading, how much electricity you use during daylight hours, your tariff and whether you add a battery. A credible installer will model this from your own usage rather than quoting a headline figure. Treat any guaranteed saving offered before a survey with caution.
Is there any funding or support available?
Some households can access support through government energy-efficiency schemes, and VAT relief currently applies to qualifying domestic installations. Eligibility depends on your household, property, area and the scheme, so nothing is guaranteed — the check simply helps identify whether a route may be worth exploring.
What is an export tariff?
Under the Smart Export Guarantee, licensed electricity suppliers pay for the electricity you send back to the grid. Rates differ between suppliers, so it's worth comparing. An MCS-certified installation is normally required to apply.
Do I need planning permission?
Most domestic installations fall under permitted development, but listed buildings, conservation areas and some flat-roof mounting systems can be exceptions. Your installer should confirm this before work begins.
What happens on a cloudy day?
Panels still generate in diffuse daylight, just less than in direct sun. UK systems are designed around realistic annual output rather than peak summer days.
How long does installation take?
A typical domestic install is completed in one to three days, plus scaffolding time either side.
What certification should an installer hold?
MCS certification is the standard for domestic solar in the UK, and it's usually required to access export tariffs. Many installers are also registered with a consumer code such as RECC or HIES.
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