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Join solar customers saving £975* per year
“Clear and a decent amount of information very quickly"
Jamie, Stoke-on-Trent†
“… it was the clarity of information provided and also the introduction of no upfront fee options that stuck out… I have subsequently booked an installation”
Lee, Livingston†
“Easy process, many convenient times to choose from, loads of information provided or available”
Anonymous, August 2026†
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Why choose Uswitch for solar?
We’ve replaced the uncertainty of solar with a transparent, streamlined process. You can now shield your energy bills with an easy to use system tailored to your home and lifestyle.
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How does solar work?
At its simplest, solar panels (also known as solar photovoltaics, or PV) convert sunlight into electricity.
Uswitch tip: You don't need scorching heat or direct sun for this to work. Modern panels are incredibly efficient at capturing diffused light, meaning they still generate power on typically overcast British days.
Capturing sunlight
Solar panels are made of cells containing semi-conducting materials. When light hits these cells, it creates an electrical field.
Conversion
The panels produce Direct Current (DC) electricity. Since your home runs on Alternating Current (AC), the power is sent to a small box called an inverter to be converted.
Powering your home
This electricity flows into your consumer unit (fuse box) to power your lights, appliances, and gadgets.
The grid connection
If you generate more power than you need, the excess flows back into the National Grid. If you need more than you’re generating (like at night), you simply pull electricity from the grid as normal.
*Uswitch solar customers' average annual saving as of 10 August 2026. To verify, visit uswitch.com/verify
†Testimonials are from voluntary customer interviews. Participants received a thank-you voucher for their time, regardless of whether their feedback was positive.