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Solar Panel Guide UK

A Complete Guide to Solar Panels is a comprehensive resource that covers practically everything you need to know about solar panels for homes and businesses in the UK. You will learn how solar panels work, what are their benefits, types, costs, savings, how to choose the best installer and maintain your solar panel system.

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A Complete Guide to Solar Panels

Are you considering installing Solar Panels on your home or business in the UK? Everything you need to consider when choosing to invest in solar panels for your home or business.

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» What is Solar PV (photovoltaic)?

Learn what Solar PV stands for and what the Photovoltaic effect is & how it relates to solar energy.

» Solar PV Cell Sizes and Formats

Learn what solar PV cell sizes and formats are & how they relate to solar energy production.

» Solar Energy Terminology

To help you navigate the world of solar energy, here is a list of solar energy terminology.

» The History of Solar Energy

Learn the milestones in the history of solar energy from the 16th century to the present day.

» How Much Money Can You Save With Solar Panels?

Learn about how much money you can save with solar panels installed on your roof.

» How many Solar Panels do I need for my home?

Learn how to figure out how many solar panels you need for your home roof.

Solar Panel Components

» How are Solar Panels made?

Learn about how different types of solar panels are made to maximise their efficiency.

» Solar Panel Output: How Much Electricity Do Solar Panels Produce?

Learn about how much electricity panels can produce and how to maximise their efficiency.

» Solar Inverters, what are they and how do they work?

Learn about the what Solar Inverters are, how they work and the different types of inverters.

» Solar Panel Optimisers

Learn about what solar panel optimisers are and how they increase the efficiency of Solar Panels.

Solar Panel Funding & Grants

» Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Scheme

Learn about the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Scheme currently available in the UK in 2023/2024.

» Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme 2023

Learn about the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme available in the UK in 2023/2024.

» Home Upgrade Grant UK 2023 (HUG2)

Learn about the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) currently available in the UK in 2023/2024.

» Solar Panel Grants UK 2023/2024

Learn about the different Solar Panel Grants currently available in the UK in 2023/2024.

Solar Panel Regulations

» MCS Certification

Learn about what MCS Certification is and why it matters when it comes to solar installations.

» DNO Application For Solar Panels

Learn about DNO (Distribution Network Operator) applications and when you need to apply.

» Can you install Solar Panels in a Conservation Area?

Learn about If you live in a conservation area the requirements for solar panels.

Solar Panel Installation

» How Are Solar Panels Installed?

Learn what happens on a typical solar panel installation in the UK.

» Solar Panel Placement: How to choose the best location

Learn about the best place, orientation and angle to install solar panels on your roof.

» North vs South Facing Solar Panels: Which is best?

Learn about the best roof direction to install solar panels on your roof.

» Solar Battery Storage Placement in Your Home

Learn about the best place to install your solar battery storage in your home.

» What’s the Maximum Number of Solar Panels you can install in the UK?

Learn about the maximum number of solar panels you can install on your roof.

» Can you install solar panels on a flat roof?

Learn about the requirements for installing Solar panels on a flat roof in the UK.

» How to Install Solar Panels on a Metal Roof

Learn about the requirements for installing Solar Panels on a metal roof in the UK.

» Why It’s Important To Pigeon Proof Your Solar Panels

Why pigeons love solar panels, what problems they can cause, and how you can prevent them.

» How SolaSkirt Can Protect Your Solar Panels

Learn about SolaSkirt, a premium solar panel pigeon proofing system to protect your panels.

» Home Battery Storage Without Solar Panels

Learn about the pros and cons of having Home Battery Storage Without Solar Panels.

» Solar Panels for Gardens

Learn about installing solar panels in your garden if your roof isn’t suitable for solar panels.

» Solar Panels on Garage Roofs?

Learn about installing solar panels on your garage roof if your house roof isn’t suitable.

Solar Panel Maintenance

» Solar Panel Cleaning UK

Learn about the requirements for the cleaning of Solar Panels in the UK.

» Do solar panels break in heatwaves?

Learn about the efficiency of Solar Panels in the extreme summer weather we had this summer.

Matt Alexander’s Solar Energy Success Story

A 5-Star Review of NXTGEN Energy’s Products & Services

The work’s been done to an incredibly high standard. The cabling is really neat, the system is performing fantastically well, and we can’t believe how much money we’ve saved already. So, generally a big thank you to Stuart and Kelly and everyone at the NXTGEN team, who have done a really, really good job from start to finish.

We really couldn’t be more pleased.

Matt Alexander

NXTGEN Energy Customer, Essex, UK

Our Accreditations

We are regularly audited to maintain these nationally recognised accreditations, recognising the high quality of our workmanship, and our customer service.

8 Panels + Battery from just £6,750

Install 8 Solar Panels on your roof from just £6,750! This price includes a Solar Battery for extra solar power storage. Power your home on clean, green energy and save 64% on your electricity bills with the help of the solar energy experts at NXTGEN Energy. We are MCS Certified Solar PV Installers and MCS Certified Battery Storage Installers which makes us 1 of only 10 installers in Essex that can install your complete Solar PV System to MCS standards.

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10 Panels + Battery from just £7,500

Install 10 Solar Panels on your roof from just £7,500! This price includes a Solar Battery for extra solar power storage. Power your home on clean, green energy and save 64% on your electricity bills with the help of the solar energy experts at NXTGEN Energy. We are MCS Certified Solar PV Installers and MCS Certified Battery Storage Installers which makes us 1 of only 10 installers in Essex that can install your complete Solar PV System to MCS standards.

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16 Panels + Battery from just £8,500

Install 16 Solar Panels on your roof from just £8,500! This price includes a Solar Battery for extra solar power storage. Power your home on clean, green energy and save 64% on your electricity bills with the help of the solar energy experts at NXTGEN Energy. We are MCS Certified Solar PV Installers and MCS Certified Battery Storage Installers which makes us 1 of only 10 installers in Essex that can install your complete Solar PV System to MCS standards.

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Commercial Solar Panel Installations

Commercial solar panels are a smart way to reduce your energy bills, lower your carbon footprint and secure your future energy supply. By installing solar panels on your roof or land, you can generate clean and renewable electricity to power your business operations. You can also benefit from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) which pays you for the excess electricity you export to the grid. Commercial solar panels can help you save money, protect the environment and enhance your reputation as a green business.

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Residential Solar Panel Installations

Residential solar panels are a great way to generate your own clean and renewable electricity at home. By installing solar panels on your roof, you can cut your electricity bills, reduce your carbon footprint and receive payments for the excess energy you export to the national grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme. Residential solar panels can help you save money, protect the environment and become more energy independent in these times of a cost-of-living-crisis. Now is the time to go solar!

Malcolm Tait

10:51 08 Nov 23

Very good customer service all the way and they provide a great all round solar installation provision. Glad we used them from start to finish and after care👍.

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15:56 17 Oct 23

Excellent price and service. Would recommend for sure.

frank eden

08:24 02 Oct 23

If your in the market for a Solar installation then I can really highly recommend Nxtgen.We researched the technology and got several quotes from other companies most of which were located much closer to us.Nxtgen came out on top on price , specification and delivery.Once we made the decision to proceed the whole process took less than a week from placing the order to complete installation.The scaffold was erected at the front and back of our house on the Wednesday,on the Thursday the installation team arrived at 8.30 sharp , having driven from Essex to Oxfordshire, (which is about a 3 hour drive) and after a quick cup of tea the 3 chaps got straight to work, by the end of the day the whole system was in place and commissioned and up and running. To install 6 panels on front roof plus 6 panels on the back roof CW birdguard with the inverter and battery in the loft,They tidied up and left around 7 in the evening with another 3 HR drive in front of them I have to say they did a fantastic job , I take my hat off to them, they are a credit to Nxtgen.Darren and Kelley from the Sales and admin team at Nxtgen are very helpful and accomodating and made the whole process very easy with prompt responses to any queries we have had along the way,although it's early days and the system only 2 days old the savings are already racking up.Well pleased , I'd post 6 stars if I could, well done Nxtgen

Ash V

09:13 14 Jul 23

A wonderfully efficient installation with a genuine pre-quote discussion of my needs prior to offering advice on the best solution to meet them. Very happy with the service.

10:37 15 Jun 23

I chose NxtGen to install our solar and battery system having received 12 quotes from various companies and couldn’t be happier with either the service or the resulting system.I work in the renewables industry and so came to my own project with a reasonable amount of knowledge, not that I made that clear to any of the installers who called me back.I had spoken with 7 installers by the time Stuart at NxtGen called me, and it was immediately obvious that I was speaking to someone knowledgeable, honest and who was genuinely interested in designing a system specific to my own needs and preferences.Having reviewed all 12 quotes, NxtGen was jumped out above all others based on knowledge, helpfulness, quality of the kit being offered and even price. I wouldn’t have picked a quote based purely on price, but the fact NxtGen was also the most competitive of the 12 I had received meant a great deal.I was kept informed throughout the whole process, Stuart responding quickly and usefully to all my email queries. Once contracts had been signed, Kelly picked up the baton and gave me regular updates on our DNO notification, all the way through to the installation.With DNO approval in hand, we waited just 10 days for the scaffolding to be put up, which was done within a couple of hours and to a very high standard. Plenty of care was taken to protect our new patio, and I was left confident in a job well done.Installation happened just a few days later, and again, it couldn’t have gone any smoother. The 3 installers were all helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and keen to do a good job. The work has been completed to a very high standard, with all wiring very neatly finished and the panels tightly aligned to the exact centre of our roof. The inverter and batteries were also installed incredibly neatly, with all cables hidden. The installers did a great job tidying up on the day and the left us with nothing other than a very positive experience.I was genuinely hopeful that the brilliant first impression I got when I spoke with Stuart would be reflected throughout the entire install, and so I’m beyond delighted that proved to very much be the case.Stuart, Kelly, the scaffolders and the installers should take a great deal of pride in being part of such an excellent team.Thank you to the whole team, I couldn’t be happier and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend NxtGen.

Jill Harrison

18:09 08 May 23

We had Stuart as a project manager who was super. We had solar panels and a house battery fitted and they are excellent. The process was quick and professional and Stuart was super responsive to any questions or emails I sent. The electricians were also excellent. Thank you

Alastair Aston

12:26 24 Apr 23

Great experience on a 7KW solar installation in Hampshire. I sought quotes from many installers beforehand and this was one of the most reasonable. (theres a lot of opportunists out there who'll happily charge a few K more!) Really good decision - Sean managed the whole process end to end, great communication & a quality job that looks great and delivers ample power. Much recommended to anyone taking their first step on the Solar journey.

Joe Fletcher

17:36 04 Apr 23

Like most people I sat other fence for aged, I only wish I had jumped months ago. NXT GEN were by far te out competitive qoute that fulfilled my requirements.Sean arranged installation quickly without any hassle or pressure, the installation was done in one day by a very knowledgeable skilled team who just got on with installing the system.Totally happy with how it's been so far as it's only been 6 days sonce installation yet I've already seen substantial savings on electricity costs.My advice would be just give NXT GEN a call when seeking quotes.

Ronald Wagg

15:58 30 Mar 23

With the energy crisis starting to bite (autumn 2022). We did some research on the various options available we decided that we wanted to install solar panels to ease our energy bills. We obtained three quotes. Nxtgenenergy ticked all of the boxes as far as we were concerned and did happen to be the cheapest. We were helped all the way from quotation to the final installation by Stuart and Sean and at no time did we feel under any pressure. As the system was only installed two days ago we have yet to discover the full potential of the system, but we are encouraged by the performance seen so far. I will be honest and say that my prime concern is to save money, I am sure that my installation will not save the planet. From the projections given to me by Stuart I may be able to achieve a return on my investment of up to 10% per year compared to the small returns I could get if I kept my money invested elsewhere.I look forward to monitoring the system performance over the coming months / years.

Derek Southgate

20:26 23 Jan 23

Really positive experience with Nxtgen. In danger of becoming a solar power evangelist. We needed our roof replaced as well and they handled everything. New roof is first class and I can't stop looking at the app to see how much we are generating. Sean made the system selection clear. Already considering another battery!

Victor Simonis

15:06 05 Sep 22

I dealt with Sean at NXTGen over a six month period due to a complicated installation. I only have praise for Sean who kept to his word throughout the entire job which is now running satisfactorily. I recommend this company amidst the many that are in the same business knowing you will be supported through the planning and installation stages.

Clive West

13:00 24 Aug 22

In looking to install solar and battery this year, Nxtgen were by far the most responsive and helpful company. They had a lot of options compared to other companies, which is good but worth swatting up before so you know whats, what. Ended up with a good sized system, inc battery storage, installed quickly at a good price that so far is working well. This is impressive as demand is so high for this at present, some companies wait lists are months and months!

Geoff Doggett

14:19 25 Jul 22

I had a solar installation planned and installed in March 2022. The quotation was accurate and understandable and so I went ahead. The installers were quick and did a good job including the electrical work and inverter/battery installation. The system has been working well according to the app I have. I wholeheaartedly reccommend Next Generation - they are experienced and their customer care is excellent. Good to know I am in safe hands in the future!

Rick Exton

10:23 25 Jul 22

Great system installed and working perfectly as expected. System design was changed at my request numerous times effortlessly. On day of install engineer suggested better location (loft) for inverter and battery pack meaning no unsightly cables were seen. Great customer service throughout. Getting MCS certification was a bit slow but not the fault of the company. I would definately recommend. Great company and top spec system at a good price.

Dawn Morton

09:17 22 Jul 22

From start to finish this company's professional standards were excellent. Once the acquisition of the materials had been confirmed, the installation and customer service was fantastic and would highly recommend.

Solar Panel Guide UK

You can also speak with us on 01268 928 690 (Mon – Fri / 8am – 5pm)

Get Your Free Quote

A Complete Guide to Solar Panels

Start Here ⤦

» What is Solar PV (photovoltaic)?

» Solar PV Cell Sizes and Formats

» Solar Energy Terminology

» The History of Solar Energy

» How Much Money Can You Save With Solar Panels?

» How many Solar Panels do I need for my home?

Solar Panel Components

» How are Solar Panels made?

» Solar Panel Output: How Much Electricity Do Solar Panels Produce?

» Solar Inverters, what are they and how do they work?

» Solar Panel Optimisers

Solar Panel Funding & Grants

» Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Scheme

» Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Scheme 2023

» Home Upgrade Grant UK 2023 (HUG2)

» Solar Panel Grants UK 2023/2024

Solar Panel Regulations

» MCS Certification

» DNO Application For Solar Panels

» Can you install Solar Panels in a Conservation Area?

Solar Panel Installation

» How Are Solar Panels Installed?

» Solar Panel Placement: How to choose the best location

» North vs South Facing Solar Panels: Which is best?

» Solar Battery Storage Placement in Your Home

» What’s the Maximum Number of Solar Panels you can install in the UK?

» Can you install solar panels on a flat roof?

» How to Install Solar Panels on a Metal Roof

» Why It’s Important To Pigeon Proof Your Solar Panels

» How SolaSkirt Can Protect Your Solar Panels

» Home Battery Storage Without Solar Panels

» Solar Panels for Gardens

» Solar Panels on Garage Roofs?

Solar Panel Maintenance

» Solar Panel Cleaning UK

» Do solar panels break in heatwaves?

Matt Alexander’s Solar Energy Success Story

A 5-Star Review of NXTGEN Energy’s Products & Services

8 Panels + Battery from just £6,750

10 Panels + Battery from just £7,500

16 Panels + Battery from just £8,500

Commercial Solar Panel Installations

Residential Solar Panel Installations

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