Solar Panel Installations in Bristol

Solar panels are usually installed on rooftops, but they can also be placed on carports or ground mounts. Our process includes:

• Site Assessment – We evaluate your property, including roof size, orientation, and any potential obstructions.
• Scaffolding and Roof Preparation – Ensuring safe access with scaffolding.
• Mounting System – Installing a secure framework for the solar panels.
• Panel Installation – Carefully positioning and securing the panels.
• Wiring – Connecting the panels to an inverter for power conversion.
• Final Inspection – Thoroughly checking the installation and testing the system.

It usually takes around 1 to 2 days to complete a solar PV installation, but this can change depending on the size and complexity of the project.

To find out if your roof is suitable for solar panels, there are a few things to think about:

• Roof size – The bigger the space, the more panels you can install.
• Roof orientation – Ideally, panels will face south for maximum sunlight.
• Roof type – Some materials work better for solar panels.
• Roof condition – It needs to be in good shape to support the panels.

Unsure if your roof is a good fit for solar panels? Call our team and we’ll help you figure it out.

Usually, you don’t need planning permission for solar panels, though there are a couple of exceptions to this rule:

• Listed building or conservation areas
• Systems above a certain height that will be highly visible

Solar panel technology has advanced to the point where it can even be effective in rainy England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Solar panel costs have also dropped dramatically – almost 80% over the last decade – so there’s never been a better time to invest in solar technology than now. If you have any questions about potential solar panel efficiencies for your building, then speak to our team, who’ll be glad to help.

According to studies performed by Ofgem and OVO Energy, the average UK household uses between 56 and 72 kWh of electricity each week. To put that into some kind of context, a one-bed flat would need approximately 6 solar panels, while an average 3-bed home would need 10 panels.

Definitely! However, the number of solar panels you’ll need will depend on the size of your home, the type of roof you have, the direction your home faces, and your energy usage. For example, if you have a small home and don’t use a lot of electricity, you may be able to power your entire home with solar panels, but if you have a large home or use a lot of electricity, you may need to supplement your solar panels with energy from the national grid.

This depends on the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff that you’re on. The SEG tariff is set by your energy supplier, and the rates can vary. However, the average SEG tariff in the UK is around 4.5p per kWh, meaning that for every kWh of electricity that you export to the grid, you’ll be paid 4.5p. If you’re considering installing a solar energy system with a view to selling energy back to the National Grid, speak to one of our expert advisors, who can give you a better idea of the sort of setup that you’ll need.

Our services cover every area in Bristol. Take a look below for the main postcodes we work in:

• BS0
• BS1
• BS2
• BS3
• BS4
• BS5
• BS6
• BS7
• BS8
• BS9
• BS10
• BS11
• BS13
• BS14
• BS15
• BS16
• BS20
• BS30
• BS31
• BS32
• BS34
• BS35
• BS36
• BS37
• BS39
• BS40
• BS41
• BS48
• BS49
• BS98
• BS99