I absolutely 100% recommend Smart Energi and Gareth for anyone considering a solar install
Here is an honest review of my recent solar install by Smart Energi. I absolutely 100% recommend Smart Energi and Gareth for anyone considering a solar install. I wanted solar panels for several reasons: 1) energy prices are only going to continue rising, 2) I want to be able to power my house during the frequent power cuts in my village, and 3) I want to use cleaner energy for the environment. I did my research and decided to contact Smart Energi because they are MCS accredited, as per Which? Trusted Trader and was local to me. It took a few weeks to get an appointment with Gareth for an initial home visit, and immediately from speaking with him, it was obvious he knew solar and general electrical work inside and out. As we discussed my needs, he suggested several things I’d not considered and made it clear that installing to suit the customer is more important to him than an install that is easier for his team to achieve. Gareth is incredibly detailed, and as a result, it took a while to get proposals back, but they were thorough, clear, and provided 3 options. I chose an 8.1kWp SolarEdge system with 10kWh battery storage, a 6kW inverter, 18 Trina Vertex S+ 450W panels, and a home backup system. Once I chose the system, there was a bit of a gap before installation could start, primarily due to a DNO application needing approval (to connect to the grid). The installation experience was exceptional. Gareth and his team worked incredibly hard.