Solar panels, batteries and EV chargers for the South West
Honest advice, a written quote and a rough price the same day. We install, repair and upgrade solar for homes and businesses.
- TrustMark registered business
- HIES Consumer Code
- BPEC certified
- Rough quote the same day
- Homes and businesses
Installed by our own team
We survey your roof, give you a written quote and fit the system ourselves. Afterwards we stay on for cleaning, bird-proofing and fine-tuning.
- Site survey before any quote
- Rough quote the same day
- Installation usually done in one to two days
- Repairs and upgrades for existing systems
What we install
Solar for homes and businesses, with the extras that make it work harder.
Solar panels
Cut your electricity bills with panels sized to how you use power. Survey, written quote and installation by our team.
Find out more about solar panels
Battery storage
Store spare daytime power for the evening. A good fit for homes that use most of their electricity after dark.
Find out more about battery storage
EV chargers
Home and workplace charge points, installed to wiring regulations and set up to use your own solar power.
Find out more about ev chargers
Commercial solar
Lower running costs and steadier energy bills for businesses, farms and large roofs.
Find out more about commercial solar
Repairs, upgrades and aftercare
Cleaning, bird-proofing, repairs and upgrades for solar systems, whoever installed them.
Find out more about repairs, upgrades and aftercare
Heat pumps
Efficient electric heating that works well alongside solar. Tell us about your home and we will advise.
Find out more about heat pumps
How it works
From first enquiry to a working system, in five steps.
Tell us about your home
Send your postcode and a rough idea of your electricity use, or call us.
Get a rough quote
We send a rough quote the same day so you know the ballpark.
Site survey
We visit, check your roof and ask how you use energy.
Written quote
You get a clear written quote with the costs, savings and payback.
Installation and aftercare
Our team installs the system. We stay on hand afterwards for cleaning, repairs and upgrades.
What customers say
“Professional, efficient and not a rip off, well done South West Solar.”
“Fantastic service from the guys at SWSS, from the enquiry stage all the way through to the install, we have felt informed and supported. Every question we have asked has been answered clearly and professionally, can’t recommend the guys enough.”
Where we work
We cover Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset and Bath. Pick your town for local advice.
Straight answers
How much do solar panels cost?
Energy Saving Trust puts a typical 4.5 kWp home system at around £7,600. Your price depends on your roof, the system size, the equipment, scaffolding and whether you add a battery. After a survey we send a written quote.
Do I need a battery?
Not always. A battery stores spare daytime power for the evening and helps if you use most of your electricity after dark. Energy Saving Trust says batteries cost around £5,000 to £8,000. Many can be added to an existing system, and we check compatibility first.
Do I need planning permission?
Most houses can have solar panels under permitted development, so planning permission is not usually needed. Listed buildings, conservation areas and national parks are exceptions. Your system also has to be registered with your network operator, and we confirm what is needed for your property.
How long does installation take?
Customer reviews describe installs finished in one to two days, with the scaffolding taken down two days later. The wait before installation varies with demand. One customer was installed five weeks after the survey.
What is the Smart Export Guarantee?
It pays you for surplus solar power you send to the grid. Licensed suppliers set their own rates and terms, and rates must be above zero. Energy Saving Trust quotes around 12p per unit. Compare suppliers before you choose.
Find out what solar could save you
Tell us about your home or business and we will send a rough quote the same day.