Cut your electricity bill by £176 and earn up to £677 a year with solar panels*
Compare different solar panel options and find the best solar solution for your home.
Whether you want a simple and completely free way to get solar panels, or you want to buy solar panels as an investment, we can help you find the right offer. Our tool lets you compare free solar panel schemes to find one that's available in your area and also compares the cost of buying solar panels outright.
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55 degrees either side of due south |
20m²
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| Based in Yorkshire, A Shade Greener aims to make solar power accessible to everyone – whatever their budget. A Shade Greener has plenty of experience as an installer, having fitted free solar panels in over 5,000 homes in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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South facing, 45° either side of due south. |
22m²
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| *Installing free solar panels until 1st April 2012* The Green Home Company has been installing solar panels since 2009. With their own qualified team of surveyors and installers, The Green Home Company say they will deal with your property like they are installing panels on their own home. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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South facing, 45° either side of due South |
25m²
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| If your roof faces South, gets a lot of sun, and is at least 25m2 (so probably a semi detached rather than a terraced house) you are likely to be eligible for a free solar installation from Engensa. We are the UK’s fastest growing provider of home energy generation, including free solar energy installation and maintenance. With competitive prices and the highest customer satisfaction rating in the industry, 92% of Engensa’s customers would go out of their way to recommend Engensa to their friends or neighbours. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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South East, South, South West |
25m²
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| As one of the largest and most accredited installers in the UK, My Energy Station are pleased to be able to offer both free and Purchased Solar panel systems, giving you unbiased advise as to what’s best for you. Having installed thousands of systems throughout the UK with our own fully trained and highly skilled installation teams you can be reassured of a quality service second to none. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £3,895 |
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10m²
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| Electricity for Free are renewable electricity specialists and solar power installers, who offer you the latest technological innovations at affordable prices. Making solar power a practical solution for everyone. We are passionate about renewable energy and the benefits this technology can bring in terms of environmental impact and energy independence in these times of rising energy costs | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £3,999 |
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8m²
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| AV Solar can install a 4KW system from as little as £7,999 and a 1kw system from as little as £3,999. MCS approved, REAL assured, Trustmark registered, NICEIC registered that specialise in solar PV. AV Solar are a small company with low overheads so can keep your installation costs down whilst still using the best equipment. Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, they also install across the UK. They are proud to offer solar panel installations to the highest standard, with no pushy sales and fully qualified and experienced electricians on every install, you can be reassured that your new system will be safe and trouble free! | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £4,000 |
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| With 3.83kwp systems from as little as £8,280 and systems starting from around £4,000. My Energy Station are one of the largest and most accredited installers in the UK, having installed thousands of systems throughout the country with our own fully trained and highly skilled installation teams you can be reassured of a quality service second to none, using quality products. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £4,000 |
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South East, East, South, South West & West |
12m²
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| DPS Solar Ltd was formed in 2009 to service Greater London & the South East with a locally based, MCS accredited, REAL assured Solar PV Installer offering a top quality solution for domestic & commercial installations in these areas. Our salespeople are encouraged to work closely with our systems designers to provide clients with the best possible Solar PV solution at the most competitive market prices specifically designed to your roof type. Prices starting from £8,200 for a typical 4Kwp install | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £4,700 |
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| Engensa is the UK’s fastest growing provider of home energy generation, including free solar energy installation and maintenance. With competitive prices and the highest customer satisfaction rating in the industry, 92% of Engensa’s customers would go out of their way to recommend Engensa to their friends or neighbours. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £5,179 |
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8m²
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| EvoEnergy are the REA Installer of the Year 2011. We’ve installed PV systems for over 3,000 homeowners around the UK, and we receive testimonials from delighted customers every day. Why? We put it down to a combination of unrivalled technical expertise and outstanding customer service. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £5,995 |
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South East, East, South, South West & West |
18m²
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| Evergen are a leading Solar PV installer who are unique in that they offer a fully in-house and project managed installation. Evergen have their own scaffolding, trucks and rooftop access equipment which means they control all aspects of your solar installation. The teams are fully trained, qualified and accredited professionals who you will find friendly, informative and efficient. Evergen prices on Premium brand 4kW systems begin at just £8,726. Every installation comes with a 10 year Insurance backed guarantee covering all labour and installed kit. The panels themselves are covered for 25 years by the manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £6,000 |
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South West, South & South East |
8m²
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| Freesource Energy Ltd can fully install a 1KW sharp system for £5,550. Freesource Energy Ltd was founded in 2006. Their team of experienced and friendly staff including in-house installers, project surveyors, account managers and designers will ensure that your installation runs as smoothly as possible. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £6,399 |
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South West, South & South East |
8m²
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| M&S Energy offers you simple, straightforward solutions for your home, including solar panel installation, from a name you already know and trust. We bring the same commitment to quality, service and value to our energy business as we do to our stores, so you can be sure you're in good hands. Even better, our prices have now been reduced for 2012. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £6,999 |
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South West, South & South East |
17m²
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| British Gas is best known as the UK’s largest energy supplier, but the company also installs solar panels. In fact, British Gas is one of the UK's leading providers of renewable energy systems. British Gas’ nationwide presence means it can install solar panels in homes across the country. You don't need to be a British Gas energy customer to apply for this solar offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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From £8,700 |
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South West, South & South East |
18m²
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| EDF Energy is a committed provider of low-carbon electricity solutions offering a wide range of Solar PV systems to suit your home. All our systems come with a FREE 5 year parts and labour warranty plus an independent 10-year REIGA guarantee on the installation. Take up our offer and our dedicated Green Energy Team will provide advice and support every step of the way and you don’t need to be an EDF Energy customer. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Should I go for free solar panels, or should I buy them outright?
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What are solar panels?
Solar panels are made of photovolataic (PV) cells, which turn sunlight into electricity. This electricity can then be fed into your home's mains electricity supply.
Is it sunny enough for them to work in the UK?
Yes. Solar panels don't need direct sunshine – they even work in cloudy or overcast weather.
Is my home suitable for solar panels?
The following questions will help you work out if your home could be suitable for solar panels:
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Do you own your home?
If you rent your home, you can't install solar panels (unless you negotiate this with your landlord). If your property is leasehold, you'll need to get permission from the freeholder.
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Do you live in a flat?
If you live in a basement or mid-floor flat, then solar probably won't to the right solution for you.
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What direction does your roof face?
South-facing roofs tend to be the best, but some schemes accept other roofs.
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Is your roof in the shade?
Heavily-shaded roofs aren't ideal.
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How big is your roof?
There are different solutions for different sized roofs, but the more space you have, the better.
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Do you live in listed building, or in a conservation area?
Regulations can sometimes pose a problem.
Remember, there are exceptions to every rule, so the best way to check if solar is right for you is to get in touch with the company in question. They'll talk you through your options and do a survey if necessary.
* Based on the average user, consuming 3300kWh of electricity a year, at a cost of £526. A system with 12 solar panels will generate 2960kWhs of electricity per year (figure from HomeSun). The average household will use 37.5% of the electricity the panels generate. (Based on figures from the Suncities Monitoring Data Review, Kirklees Council, 2007, which found that households use between 25% and 50% of the electricity their solar panels generate.) The average household will use 1110kWh of electricity from their panels, meaning they buy 33.64% less electricity and make a saving of £176.93. In addition, by signing up to the Feed-in Tariff, you can earn 21p for every unit of electricity generated (£621.60), plus 0.03p for every unit sold back to the Grid (£55.50p) meaning total Teed-in tariff earnings of £677.10. By adding together the savings on electricity and the earnings on the Feed-in tariff, you get a total saving of £854.03. Over the 25 year lifetime of the solar panels, this means total income of £21,350.68.