Solar Panels, Southampton | Power Your Home With Solar Energy

A solar system can save the average home tens of thousands of pounds in energy bills over its lifespan. We’ll design a system that balances overall savings with installation costs to maximise your ROI. We often advise aiming for the panels to generate enough power to cover your usage from April to September, then the rest of the year, you could use a cheaper overnight tariff and battery storage for year-round savings. We’ll also consider your future usage (perhaps a growing family or electric car charging, etc.) and the rising cost of electricity. The solar panels we use carry a 25-year warranty and a 30-year performance guarantee. We believe this makes solar panels a cost-effective power solution.

On the average home, we recommend maximising the available roof space to generate the most energy and ensure the greatest return on investment. Once scaffolding is set up and the installation team is on-site, adding extra panels won’t significantly raise the overall cost, but it can greatly increase your energy production.

While a south-facing roof is ideal for solar panels in Southampton, it's not strictly necessary. Panels on roofs facing east and west can capture more morning and evening sun, so they still work efficiently. Energy generation can vary, which is why we provide full calculations based on the angle and position of your roof.

Solar panels can still work on roofs with partial shading, but their efficiency may be reduced. We recommend considering optimally placed panels to minimise shading, or using microinverters or power optimisers to mitigate losses from shaded areas.

Yes and no. While the approval to connect your solar system to the grid comes from your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO), Cinergi will handle the DNO application for you. However, you do need to inform your energy supplier if you plan to sell excess energy back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

In most cases, solar PV panels are considered permitted development and don’t require planning permission. However, there are exceptions, especially if your home is a listed building, within a conservation area, or subject to other restrictions. It's always best to check with a Cinergi expert for guidance.

Yes, solar PV panels can be used to provide hot water through a solar diverter. When your solar panels are generating excess energy, the diverter can send that energy to power your immersion heater, reducing your hot water bills. While it may not cover all your hot water needs, it can still help to reduce costs.

Yes, solar panels can be installed on a flat roof in Southampton homes. We typically use mounting systems that angle the panels for optimal energy generation, even on flat surfaces.

Solar panels require very little maintenance. It’s mainly about keeping the panels clean to ensure they operate at maximum efficiency. Typically, this involves removing any debris or dirt that may accumulate over time. Panels are low-maintenance and designed for long-lasting performance.