Solar Panel Installation in Canterbury, Kent

Most 3–4 bedroom homes in Kent benefit from a 4–6kW system, typically 10–15 panels depending on their wattage. The right size depends on your roof space, orientation, shading and energy consumption. We carry out a full survey and provide a system design before quoting.

Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not just direct sunshine, so they work throughout the year in the UK. Kent actually receives above-average UK sunshine hours, making it one of the better regions for solar generation.

A solar battery stores excess electricity generated during the day for use in the evening or overnight, increasing your self-consumption rate significantly. For most homeowners in Kent, adding storage makes a meaningful difference to how much of your own solar energy you actually use.

In most cases, solar panels on a domestic roof are permitted development and don't require planning permission. Exceptions include listed buildings, conservation areas and some flat roofs. We check planning status as part of our initial survey and advise accordingly.

We offer a 10-year insurance-backed workmanship warranty as standard. The panels themselves typically carry 25-year performance warranties from the manufacturer, and inverters carry product warranties of 5–12 years depending on the brand. All details are provided in your installation documentation.

Yes — solar, battery storage, an EV charger and a heat pump work very well together as an integrated energy system. We can design and install all four as a complete package, with smart controls that optimise how your energy is used and stored across the whole system.