FAQs
The process starts with a free, no-obligation chat with an expert.
- Step 1: Free chat: The team uses the solar calculator to show you what solar panels could mean for your home.
- Step 2: Design: Free of charge. The team works with you to create a plan, with no pressure to buy. You will only pay a deposit when you are completely happy with your plan.
- Step 3: Installation: If you go ahead, trained, accredited installers will fit your system. This usually happens within six weeks.
- Step 4: Aftercare: Your panels come with a 25-year performance warranty. Any aftercare is dealt with by MakeMyHouseGreen.
Most houses in Britain would benefit from solar panels, but there’s an easy way to find out whether they’re right for you: get a free, no-obligation assessment from us.
- Which way your roof faces: South-facing roofs are best, but east and west-facing roofs can also work well.
- How much daylight your roof gets: The team will check for shade from trees, chimneys or nearby buildings.
- How much energy you use: This helps work out what size system you may need.
Every home is different, but we show the complete cost breakdown of all parts of the system and installation.
Try out our design tool to get an estimate of costs for your home in just a couple of minutes. When it comes to grants for solar panels, there are schemes that may help depending on your individual circumstances.
- England – Warm Homes: Local Grant
- Scotland – Warmer Homes Scotland
- Wales – Nest
Yes, Ecotricity have a Smart Export Tariff that does exactly that and they're looking to expand the range they offer in the future.
It’s up to you. We will show you costs and predicted savings with and without a battery, so it’s easy to see the difference it makes.
Choosing solar panels and battery does future proof your system and could give you access to future smart tariffs that enable you to buy electricity when prices are low and sell when prices are high.
Ecotricity is working with MakeMyHouseGreen to make solar and battery systems more accessible. If you come to us through Ecotricity you can get £500 off your Home Solar & Battery installation.
Someone from our friendly team will give you a call to discuss your design and system.
There’s no pressure to buy at any time, even when a full design has been created specifically for your home.
Most homes don’t need planning permission for solar panels. This is because many solar panel installations are allowed under Permitted Development Rights.
However, extra rules do apply if your home is in a conservation area or is a listed building. We can help check what applies to your home and work with your local authority where needed.
We fit and install systems nationwide to meet MCS and Trustmark standards.
The installation takes a minimum of two days, depending on the size and complexity of the system. The entire process, from design to generating your own green electricity, takes six to eight weeks in total.
The solar panels we install come with a 25-year performance warranty. You can find details of other warranties on our website.
In most cases, solar panels don’t require any ongoing maintenance. Rain and wind take care of any dirt build-up – including bird mess!
