Solar · United Kingdom

Find out whether solar panels make sense for your home, and what to ask an installer before you sign.

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How people pay

The main ways to go solar, and what each asks of you

The right choice depends on your finances and how long you plan to stay.

01

Paying cash

You own the system from day one and avoid interest. It needs the most money upfront.

02

A solar loan

You own the system and repay over time. Compare the interest rate, fees and the total you will repay.

03

Finance through the installer

Arranged at the point of sale. Check it is authorised, and compare it with other options.

04

Adding battery storage

Batteries can store spare power. They add cost, so ask what one would do for you.

05

Renting your roof or "free" panels

Panels are fitted for nothing in return for payments or a long agreement. Read every term, and be cautious.

06

Not sure yet

That is fine. The first conversation is about whether solar suits your home at all.

What shapes a quote

Six things that decide what you are offered

01

Your roof

Its direction, angle, size, age and condition.

02

Shade

Trees and neighbouring buildings can cut how much the panels produce.

03

Your electricity use

What you use and when, which sets how large a system makes sense.

04

Your supplier's export rate

What you may be paid for power you send to the grid.

05

The equipment

The panels, inverter and any battery, and the guarantee on each.

06

Certification and approvals

MCS certification, and any approvals your home needs.

Before you sign

Six things to ask any solar installer before signing

01

Are you MCS certified, and a member of a consumer code?

Ask for the numbers, and check them yourself.

02

What exactly is in the quote?

Panels, inverter, installation, scaffolding, any battery and approvals, itemised in writing.

03

What do the savings figures assume?

Ask what electricity prices and usage the numbers are based on.

04

Are my deposit and guarantee protected?

If the company goes out of business.

05

What do the warranties cover?

The panels, the inverter and the installation work separately, and for how long.

06

What if I sell my home?

Ask what happens to a loan or agreement, and get the answer in the contract.

Why Namoye

Built around trust, not pressure.

We connect you with one verified provider who understands what you need. No hard sell, and no obligation.

  • Free to use
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  • One real call
  1. 01

    Your roof and your bills, not a sales script

    Whether solar works for you depends on your roof, the shade around it and how much power you use. You get that conversation first.

  2. 02

    The contract explained

    Buying, financing and renting a roof are very different commitments. You hear how each works before you decide.

  3. 03

    No pressure to sign

    You can ask questions and compare, and nobody pushes you to decide on the spot.

Good to Know

Questions about Namoye

Is my home suitable for solar panels?

It depends on your roof's direction, angle, condition and age, how much shade it gets and how much electricity you use. An installer assesses it and should explain what they found.

What is MCS certification, and does it matter?

The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certifies installers and installations. Your installation generally needs to be MCS certified for you to be paid for electricity you export to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee. Ask for the installer's certificate number and check it.

What is the Smart Export Guarantee?

Under it, certain electricity suppliers pay you for surplus power your panels send to the grid. The rates differ between suppliers and change, so compare them, and ask the installer how the savings in the quote were worked out.

How much does solar cost, and how much will I save?

It varies with the size of the system, your roof and where you live. Namoye doesn't set prices. Be cautious about savings claims that don't show their assumptions, such as electricity prices and your usage. Ask for the numbers in writing.

Should I add a battery?

A battery can store spare power for the evening and may help during an outage, but it adds cost and doesn't suit everyone. Ask the installer what a battery would do for your usage and what it would cost.

Do I need planning permission?

Often not for a typical roof installation, but listed buildings, conservation areas and some flats and other properties have extra rules. Ask the installer what applies, and who arranges anything needed, including notifying your network operator.

Do I need a new roof first?

If your roof is near the end of its life, it can be sensible to replace it before panels go on, since removing and refitting them later adds cost. Ask the installer for their view.

What should I check about guarantees and the company?

Ask what the manufacturer's guarantee covers and what the installer's own workmanship guarantee covers. Ask whether your deposit and the guarantee are protected if the installer goes out of business, for example through a consumer code or an insurance-backed scheme.

Are 'free solar panels' offers worth it?

Be very careful. Schemes that offer panels for nothing, or a roof rental in return for payments, can come with long contracts and can make selling your home harder. Read every term, and check with a mortgage lender or adviser if you have one.

What if I'm sold something on the doorstep?

Don't sign on the spot. You generally have a 14-day right to cancel a contract made at your home, but it's better to compare quotes first and check the installer's certification.

What should I have ready?

A recent electricity bill if you have one, your roof's approximate age and material, and your postcode. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.

Is Namoye a solar company?

No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't install, price or guarantee the work. The installer who contacts you is responsible for the quote and the job.

Will several installers call me, and does it cost anything?

No to both. A verified installer contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.

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Namoye is a free matching service. It is not an installer or contractor and doesn't do, price or guarantee the work. Any quote comes from the installer who contacts you. Read any contract and finance agreement carefully, and check the installer's certification and guarantees, before you sign.

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