The Solar & Renewables Co. Ltd

George at Solar co visited us for an initial consultation and came up with a clever solution to maximise our Solar power production at a very reasonable cost. Mark visited for a more detailed survey and planning. The price of the installation would be only slightly higher than competitors’ prices, but with double the number of solar panels and a much larger storage battery this gave us a shorter break-even point for our initial expenditure. On the day of the installation the team were friendly and efficient and had installed all the solar panels before midday. The electrician completed the work in the afternoon with it up and running by 4:00 PM, with George and Mark regularly checking the routing of cables and conduit to ensure minimal visual impact. All electrical work appears to be of exceptional quality, and since installation, functioning and power output has been excellent, probably exceeding George’s predictions. The only issue we experienced was when the scaffolders dented the garage door which I didn't notice until the following day, but after calling George he came around within the hour and arranged a repair which was completed to a very high standard after just a few days. The repair is virtually invisible. Exceptionally Friendly, Communicative and Cooperative.

The Solar Co installed our solar panels and battery system a couple of years ago and it has been performing very well. At the end of last week we had what turned out to be a minor problem with a component. Our message to the company got a very fast response and they soon had us back up and running. Really good customer service from a friendly and helpful team.

We had a broken solar panel that needed replacing. I contacted George and Mark about a replacement and they got back to me in quick time. They offered me dates that they could come and replace it working around my work day. Once here they were very professional as usual, did the work to a great standard. I have recommended and would continue to recommend Solar Co to people wanting Solar. A really great company and team. Thanks again.

I relocated to Gloucestershire from SW London in 2024 & carried out an extensive extension & renovation of a 140 year old period cottage. There is no mains gas here and the existing property had oil fired heating from a big ugly tank in the garden. I wanted to run the property on electric only and to do so as cheaply as possible in order to insulate ourselves from possible electricity price increases. I knew it would involve batteries so I also wanted an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) in the event of a power cut. To my surprise I couldn’t find many solar companies out there that would offer this element. Mark & George at The Solar & Renewables Company had no issues at all with the UPS. They also advised I use the really smart GSE in roof system which looks amazing and also saved me a lot of money on slates! Their quote was extremely competitive & the work was all carried out in a single day at the exact time I needed it in the build schedule. Now we are living here and have had some decent weather I can see how George’s calculations were in no way optimistic! Our electric bill is tiny compared to our last house and even better it’s the only bill!! We also had a Mitsubishi Ecodan heat pump & hot water system installed by them taking advantage of the £7,500 grant available. The system is working really well, the house was like toast during the very cold weather we had this winter I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Solar and Renewables Company

Right from the initial enquiry I have been delighted. The service was professional and friendly, everything was completed as agreed, the team was helpful and efficient. From the first impressions to final completion everything was excellent.

I found The Solar Co through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) website. They were dedicated to recommending and installing the right solar system for our circumstances. They clearly communicated the options, with no hard sell. They answered all of my questions promptly. The install itself was straightforward. They also helped me navigate an awkward neighbour and access to their land (we wanted to install a cable on a side wall). I'm grateful for that. The install was quick, very neat and tidy. Also very professional.

Further details below but the summary is that they were very responsive and communicative throughout and we’re very happy with both the process and the end result. The price was equivalent to the Octopus quote but with much better service. Essentially we were holding back on getting it done because it’s difficult to know who might be cowboys in this fast-growing market, but we’re very happy we chose this small, owner-managed business to support. Further details: - We heard of the Solar Co because a neighbour got solar panels done by them and was happy with them - I had A LOT of questions and reservations about the process but George (the company is run by George and Mark) was more than happy to answer all of them - clearly and usefully! - via WhatsApp and over the phone - They’ve provided us with app access so we can get on with buying electricity from and selling electricity to the grid - the returns on this are much better than you might have been led to believe so the payback time for solar panels is much quicker than I thought. The key is a flux tariff - George can provide more details - They also cleared our gutters and removed some annoying, useless cables from the side of the house - nice touch. - Installation was a one-day job Good guys, very pleased with the outcome!

I selected George and the Solar Co after getting advice and quotes from several firms. In summary – I could not be more delighted and would recommend them without hesitation. They are knowledgeable, efficient, polite and have a real focus on customer care. System. A 7KW solar array of 16 panels, an inverter and a 15.5kw battery. Sales process. At no time did I feel “sold to”. George provided information and advice and let his knowledge and experience sell itself. Importantly, George visited or called when he promised – rare for traders these days! The price quoted was not the cheapest but was highly competitive and was exactly what I paid – no extras. Installation. The Solar Co team were fantastic. They were friendly, polite and efficient and took special care to minimise the impact of works on my neighbours (they had to scaffold on a shared driveway). Installation took a day and was neat and exactly as described in the sales process. The team left everything exceptionally clean & tidy and kept me informed throughout the day of progress. After sales care. I had a minor hardware issue – no fault of the Solar Co. George was super responsive to work with the inverter supplier to fix the issue, keeping me informed of progress at every turn. He also stressed that I should not pay the outstanding balance until I was happy everything was fixed and working.

I wanted Solar panels with a battery installed, however, who do I go to? Octopus and Heatable have their online quotes but their quotes don't include bird protection or any of the miscellaneous stuff. I reached out to George at Solar Co. and he offered to drive over, he sent up his drone to look at the roof and later that day he sent over his quote with the elements he would install. After I called him several times to check on this and that, we agreed a price. On installation day all elements of the Solar Co Team were polite professional and helpful. Nothing was a challenge for them. George called in throughout the day to ensure the project ran on time without any hitches. The day after the installation, George emailed me my certificates and licences for selling to the grid. I am very pleased I went with a local business and went with Solar Co (George & Mark) I would happily recommend Solar Co to anyone.

George, Mark and the team were awesome. Despite the worst weather the British summer could throw at then they delivered - all installed amazingly neatly despite complexity of the existing system. They kept us updated as the project progressed and was all at a very reasonable price. They were recommended by friends and I’d have no hesitation doing the same.