Domestic energy costs have fundamentally changed the conversation about solar panels. What was once a long-term environmental investment with a payback period measured in decades now makes straightforward financial sense for most Basingstoke homeowners within five to eight years — and every year after that, the electricity your roof generates is effectively free.
A typical domestic solar installation produces enough electricity to cover a significant proportion of your household consumption during daylight hours, reducing what you draw from the grid and what you pay your energy supplier. Add a battery storage system and you capture surplus generation during the day for use in the evening, extending the benefit beyond the hours when the sun is shining. Pair the system with an EV charger and your car charges on energy your own roof produced.
We design and install solar panel systems across Basingstoke, handling every element from initial site assessment and system design through to installation, electrical integration with your existing consumer unit, and MCS certification on completion. Every installation is tailored to your roof orientation, pitch, shading, and energy consumption rather than a one-size-fits-all specification. Contact us for a free assessment of your property’s solar potential.
A domestic solar PV system converts sunlight into electricity that powers your home directly, reducing what you buy from the grid. Modern panels produce usable energy even on overcast days — Basingstoke’s southern England location receives enough annual solar irradiance to make domestic installations genuinely productive. A typical system for a three to four bedroom house uses eight to twelve panels producing 3kW to 4.5kW, generating roughly 3,000 to 4,500 kilowatt hours per year. That covers approximately 40 to 60 percent of an average household’s annual consumption depending on when you use the most electricity. We design every system around your specific roof — its orientation, pitch angle, available area, and any shading from trees, chimneys, or neighbouring buildings that affects production. South-facing roofs at 30 to 40 degrees produce the highest output, but east-west split installations work well on many Basingstoke properties.
Without a battery, solar electricity that you do not use the moment it is generated gets exported to the grid — typically at 4 to 5 pence per kilowatt hour through the Smart Export Guarantee. With a battery, that surplus is stored and used later when the panels are no longer producing — evenings, overnight, and during peak demand hours when grid electricity costs the most. A typical domestic battery stores 5 to 13 kilowatt hours, enough to power an average household through the evening and into the following morning. We install battery systems from leading manufacturers including GivEnergy, Tesla Powerwall, and SolaX, integrating them with your solar panels and existing electrical system. The battery charges during peak solar production and discharges when your demand exceeds what the panels are producing, maximising self-consumption and minimising grid dependence.
Combining solar panels with an EV charger creates the most complete home energy system available. Your roof generates electricity, your battery stores what you do not use immediately, and your car charges on surplus solar energy rather than expensive grid electricity. A solar-compatible EV charger like the Zappi detects when your panels are producing more than the house needs and diverts the surplus directly into the vehicle. On a sunny day in Basingstoke, this can deliver 20 to 30 miles of free driving range without drawing a single unit from the grid. Over a year of typical commuting, the fuel cost savings from solar-charged driving are substantial — potentially £800 to £1,200 annually compared to grid-charged or petrol-powered alternatives. We design integrated solar and EV systems that maximise the value of every kilowatt your roof produces.
Every solar installation begins with a site assessment. We survey your roof — its orientation, pitch, structural condition, available area, and any shading factors — and assess your electrical system to confirm it can accommodate the additional generation. We design the system around your specific property and energy usage, then provide a detailed quote specifying panels, inverter, mounting system, electrical integration, and any battery or EV charger additions. Installation typically takes one to two days for a standard domestic system. Panels are mounted on your existing roof tiles using a railing system that does not penetrate the waterproof membrane. The inverter is installed inside — typically in the garage, loft, or utility room — and connected to your consumer unit. The full system is tested, commissioned, registered with MCS, and notified to your distribution network operator.
Solar panel installation is electrical work that demands proper qualification, careful design, and thorough installation. The panels need mounting securely without compromising your roof integrity. The DC wiring from panels to inverter needs routing safely with correct isolation and protection. The AC connection to your consumer unit needs integrating properly with your existing electrical system. The MCS certification that qualifies you for the Smart Export Guarantee and validates the installation for insurance purposes needs completing correctly.
We provide detailed quotes specifying every component — panels, inverter, mounting system, battery if included, electrical integration, testing, MCS certification, and DNO notification. You see exactly what is included and what it costs before we start. No hidden extras and no vague specifications.
We install solar panel systems throughout Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire area, covering Brighton Hill, South Ham, Kempshott, Hatch Warren, Beggarwood, Chineham, Lychpit, Old Basing, Oakley, Overton, Whitchurch, Tadley, Hook, Fleet, and surrounding areas.
We provide detailed quotes for every lighting project, specifying fittings, cabling, switching, and labour so you know exactly what you’re paying for. Every installation is tested and certified to current BS 7671 standards. We’re registered with a competent person scheme, meaning we self-certify our work and provide the documentation you need.
We install lighting throughout Basingstoke and the surrounding area, covering the town centre, Brighton Hill, South Ham, Kempshott, Hatch Warren, Beggarwood, Chineham, Lychpit, Old Basing, Oakley, Overton, Whitchurch, Tadley, and surrounding Hampshire villages.
Complete the home energy picture with a professionally installed EV charger. A solar-compatible charger like the Zappi diverts surplus generation directly into your vehicle, providing free miles from your own roof. We install all major brands across Basingstoke with dedicated circuits, correct protection, and full certification. Combining solar panels, battery storage, and an EV charger creates a home energy system where your roof powers your house and your car — reducing grid dependence to a minimum and cutting your total energy costs substantially.
If your solar installation assessment reveals your consumer unit lacks capacity or your electrical system needs updating to accommodate the additional generation, we handle the upgrade alongside the solar work. We carry out full and partial rewires across Basingstoke, replacing outdated cabling and installing modern consumer units with the capacity for solar integration, battery storage, and EV charging circuits. Combining a rewire with a solar installation means one programme of electrical work rather than two separate projects.
House Rewiring
Your consumer unit needs adequate capacity and the correct protection devices to accommodate solar generation safely. If your existing board is full or outdated, upgrading it as part of the solar installation makes practical sense. We replace consumer units across Basingstoke with modern boards featuring RCBO protection on every circuit and spare capacity for solar, battery, and future additions. The upgrade typically completes on the same day as the solar installation when both are planned together.
Not sure if solar is right for your property? Call our Basingstoke team to arrange a free survey and honest advice.