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They generate the electricity a battery stores and an EV charger consumes, and the panel install determines your inverter choice for the other two. If budget is tight, start with a hybrid-inverter solar install sized for future battery capacity — it's cheaper to add the battery later than to retrofit the wrong inverter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I have to buy all my services from the same installer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, but there are real advantages to bundling. A single installer means one warranty pack, one MCS certificate covering solar and battery, one DNO application, and no finger-pointing when something goes wrong. Bundled solar + battery + EV-charger quotes are typically 8-15% cheaper than three separate installers, and the commissioning is meaningfully cleaner." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does each service take to install?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 1-2 days on the roof plus a day for inverter and commissioning. Battery retrofit: 1 day. EV charger: half a day. Commercial installs: 1-3 weeks depending on system size. Scaffolding is usually delivered 1-2 days before roof work and removed the same week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What warranties come with each service?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar panels: 25-30 years performance, 12-15 years product. Inverters: 10-12 years extendable to 20. Batteries: 10-15 years or 6,000+ cycles. Workmanship: 12 years via RECC / MCS. EV chargers: 3-5 years depending on brand. All warranties are backed by named manufacturers and transferable if you sell the house." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are all your services MCS-certified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Solar PV and battery storage installs are MCS-certified — that is essential for the Smart Export Guarantee and for battery grant schemes. EV chargers do not fall under MCS but are installed to BS 7671 by qualified electricians registered with NICEIC or NAPIT. Maintenance and repairs are performed by MCS-registered engineers where the original install was MCS-certified." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you service systems installed by another company?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Around one in five service and repair calls we attend involves a system installed by another firm — sometimes one that has ceased trading. We re-bind monitoring, source spares, re-register the system on the MCS database where possible, and bring it back to full serviceable condition." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you offer commercial as well as residential services?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — commercial solar up to 500 kWp, agricultural buildings, community projects, workplace EV charging and battery storage integrated with demand-side response revenue. See the Commercial Solar service page for typical payback figures and grid-connection processes." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get a quote for multiple services at once?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use the quote form on this page and tell us in the notes field which services you're considering — for example 'solar + 10 kWh battery + 7 kW Zappi charger'. We'll match you to an installer who does all three in-house and can price the bundle as one job." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will applying affect my credit score?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Initial eligibility checks are soft and don't impact your score. Full applications require a hard check." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What's the minimum and maximum I can finance?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Typically £2,000 minimum, £25,000 maximum unsecured. Larger sums available secured." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I pay off the loan early?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — all our partner lenders allow early settlement without penalty beyond accrued interest to the settlement date. Many homeowners overpay once the system is generating to clear the loan faster." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does finance affect the warranty?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. Your panel, inverter, battery and workmanship warranties are exactly the same whether you pay cash or finance. 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[Free quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Quote me for finance Share a few details and a trusted MCS-accredited installer in your area will be in touch shortly. Full namePhoneEmail (optional)Postcode Notes (optional) Your privacy matters: We will only pass your details to **1 vetted solar firm** who we feel is the best match for your needs — never multiple companies. Get my free quote By submitting this form you agree to our [Terms of Use](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). MCS Certified Installers RECC Consumer Code 0% VAT on Solar Up to 25-Year Warranty Finance From 0% APR Rated 4.9 / 5 on Reviews Jump to a section about finance You don't need £10,000 in the bank to install solar. We work with FCA-regulated lenders to offer competitive finance — including genuine 0% APR options on qualifying installs — so most homeowners' monthly savings exceed their monthly repayment from day one. ## Finance options Buy-now-pay-later (12 months), 0% APR over 24 months on qualifying packages, longer-term 5-10 year unsecured loans at competitive rates, and secured / property-charge options for larger commercial installs. ## Cashflow-positive from month one On most South East homes, the monthly saving from solar + battery exceeds the monthly loan repayment, meaning your installation is net-positive from day one. ## How the maths usually looks A typical example: 6 kWp solar + 10 kWh battery at £13,500, financed over 10 years at 7.9% APR, costs around £162/month. The same household typically saves £1,400-£1,800 a year on bills (£117-£150/month) — and that saving rises with electricity prices while the loan repayment is fixed. By year five most homeowners are clearly cashflow-positive; by year ten the loan ends and the savings run for another 15+ years free. ## 0% APR — the small print Genuine 0% APR exists but is restricted to specific lender promotions on qualifying packages (typically 24-month terms, minimum £4,000, subject to credit acceptance). It is never loaded into the cash price — we publish the same headline cost whether you finance or pay outright. Anyone claiming '0% finance' on a quote that's noticeably higher than competitors is hiding the interest in the price. ## What lenders look for Standard checks: residency, income, existing credit commitments and electoral roll. Self-employed applicants typically need two years of accounts or SA302s. We can pre-check eligibility via a soft search that doesn't affect your credit file before any formal application is made. ## Alternatives to finance Some homeowners prefer to draw on a mortgage further-advance (typically 4-6% APR currently) or use a green home improvement loan from their high-street bank. We're happy to model whichever route you prefer — the goal is the right system at the lowest lifetime cost, not pushing a specific lender. 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Initial eligibility checks are soft and don't impact your score. Full applications require a hard check. What's the minimum and maximum I can finance? Typically £2,000 minimum, £25,000 maximum unsecured. Larger sums available secured. Can I pay off the loan early? Yes — all our partner lenders allow early settlement without penalty beyond accrued interest to the settlement date. Many homeowners overpay once the system is generating to clear the loan faster. Does finance affect the warranty? No. Your panel, inverter, battery and workmanship warranties are exactly the same whether you pay cash or finance. The MCS certificate is issued to you as the property owner, not the lender. ## Get your free quote Vetted local installer · MCS certified · No obligation [Request my quote](/services/solar-finance#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) South East Solar Network MCS-accredited residential solar installers across the South East of England. Vetted, insured, RECC-protected. 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