Solar made simple: Watch the webinar
Our solar experts answer the most common questions, so you can get started with a free solar design for your home.
Thinking about going solar? Feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon? Want to get it right the first time round?
With insights from real-life results along the way, this webinar will give you the clarity you need to make a well-considered, confident decision. Whether you’re just starting to explore or already weighing up your options, watch below to cut through the noise.
Watch the full webinar here:
Alternatively, you can call us on 0345 034 0755. Our experts are available on weekdays from 9am-5pm.
Your solar questions answered:
Solar panels are made out of photovoltaic cells that convert the sun’s energy into electricity. This direct current is then passed through an inverter to convert it into an alternating current, which can be fed into the National Grid or used by the home or business that the solar panels are attached to.
For a better understanding, click here for our straightforward overview.
Most UK homeowners won’t qualify for the heavily advertised “free solar” schemes — these are usually aimed at low-income households or social housing tenants. What you can benefit from is the government’s 0% VAT rate on solar and battery installs, which takes thousands off the upfront cost automatically.
You may also be eligible for green finance products from mortgage providers, such as Nationwide’s 0% Additional Borrowing or Lloyds’ Eco Home Reward. And with Good Energy, you can unlock one of the UK’s best export tariffs — earning up to 25p per kWh when you install solar and a battery with us.
For a clear breakdown of genuine support versus scams, read our full guide here.
An average 3-bedroom home with a 10-panel (4.75kW) solar array could save up to £975.90 a year through reduced grid usage and earnings from a our Solar Savings export tariff, or up to £1448.79 with a battery. Your savings will depend on your system size, how you use power, your tariff rates and more.
Additionally, if you install your solar panels and battery through Good Energy, you unlock our highly-competitive export tariff (25p per kWh) for the first 12 months, meaning savings for the same 3-bedroom home with a 10-panel (4.75kW) solar array and battery could save up to £1,730.99 in the first year.
How this was calculated: total annual bill savings are based on standard MCS calculations for a 10-panel (4.75kWp) solar system on a 3-bedroom East/West-facing home with no shading. System estimated to generate 4,822kWh per year, of which 2,000kWh is used at home, reducing electricity bought from the grid, and 2,822kWh exported at 15p/kWh through Good Energy’s Solar Savings tariff. See our full workings here.
If you’ve been wondering whether solar panels are really worth it, the best place to start is by hearing from someone who’s already made the switch. Imogen shares the real savings her family made in their first year with solar – and whether she thinks it was worth the investment – in her case study here.
Simon’s story: upgrading to a smarter, solar-powered home
See how Good Energy designed and installed a solar, battery and EV charging system for Simon’s home in Kent. His 5.16kWp solar array and Tesla Powerwall help power his home and EV, covering over 80% of the household’s energy needs in summer while reducing bills and carbon emissions all year round.
Prefer to speak face to face?
Our team regularly attends events and exhibitions across the UK. There, you can drop by our stand to meet the experts, ask questions, and learn more about how solar could work for your home.
*Solar Savings is a variable tariff, so the rates are subject to change. Solar Savings Exclusive is a 12-month export tariff available when you install solar panels and a battery with Good Energy. While the rate is subject to change to new customers, once your term begins the price is fixed for 12 months. After this time you will roll onto our standard export tariff.
For more information on how we calculate our customers’ average solar savings, please visit: goodenergy.co.uk/solar-panel-savings