The Solar & Renewables Co. Ltd

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.

George and his team did a really excellent, precise and comprehensive job for us of fitting solar panels and an EV charger and explaining all of our options and how it would all work so clearly. Competitive rates and especially great communication. Highly recommend.

Solar co installed our system last year. 17 panels, 2 batteries and a zappi car charger. Their prices seemed reasonable and in line with competitors. The installers arrived at the stated time and worked hard to ensure the entire installation was done in one day. The guys were polite , tidy and hard working. The system needed an update on the software and this was done the following day. The system has been working well with the battery back up allowing us to store excess for the following night. We would highly recommend SolarCo as a professional and reliable company with good and prompt customer service if you have any questions or problems.

We already had an ageing Solar Water Heating system that we wanted to upgrade to Solar PV. Having approached 4 companies for quotes, we selected Solarco (Solar & Renewables) for our installation, who were also able to decommission the existing solar water heating system. We thoroughly recommend George & his team on a professional & clean job. Excellent service from start to finish. Both George & Mark made sensible suggestions to maximise the efficiency of the proposed system, involving siting panels on 3 roof areas, including working around 2 Velux windows. The job was completed in 2 days (slowed down due to very windy weather). They liaised with their preferred scaffolding company to erect the scaffolding immediately before commencement of the work & dismantle it the day after the work was completed. George was very efficient in processing the required paperwork (which would have totally baffled me) and was able to advise on the best export tariff to apply for with our energy supplier (Octopus). The work itself was done very cleanly with minimal disturbance to us & I have no hesitation in recommending this company.

I chose the Solar Co for a relatively large solar (10kWp) and battery (10kW) installation on my house and outbuilding following a comprehensive search for local installers and having read their excellent reviews. I have been delighted with the service I have received and the quality of the install. Communications with George and Mark have been first rate from initial discussion, through the design and install process to post-commissioning. The options were clearly explained and detailed costings and savings were provided. The install team were great - friendly, professional, tidy and efficient. We even got a few house repairs included in the work. There were one or two complications with the install but there was no moaning from the team - they just got on with it. The system has been operating without problem for a few weeks and we've barely used any grid electricity - couldn't be happier and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Solar Co.

We've been considering installing solar for a while and final decided to get some quotes. We selected the Solar Co as one of four firms to get a quote from. The quote was very competitively priced, but also for a larger system than the other quotes. Really can't recommend George and the team enough. They have been both quick and responsive to the many questions I have raised. The install itself was done very quickly and to a very high standard with the finish being really neat and tidy. I was especially impressed that George was on site to monitor progress, both with the install itself, but also the erection of the scaffolding. They have also been super quick with processing the paper work to allow us to get on to an export tariff to make the most out of our new system. Thoroughly recommended local company!

George & team was great. Installation of integrated panels done as had roof replaced at same time and they look great. Left all liaison with roofers to ageoege and no issues whatsoever. Everything seems to have gone down well with no issues. Communication and interaction/accessibility very good. I’d recommend without hesitation.

George and Mark have been excellent in guiding us through our journey to solar. They are Knowledgeable about their product and explain how the system works in simple layman’s language. The pricing was competitive, timelines agreed and adhered to and installation took 1 day with their excellent team and with George and Mark both on site at regular times. A follow up visit has guided us through the system and how it works, best energy compatible providers and tariffs and a demonstration off the app. Pre/install/post engagements have all been excellent. Happily recommend.

I wanted a local company which I found on the council website. From the start I found George to be very knowledgeable and professional. The work was done cleanly and he we very patient with my elderly mother. It’s really reassuring that he is available for support and recently reconnected the app after a software update. Overall very happy with the service.

I was aware of Mark and the Solar Co from a prior air conditioning installation and as the two systems can work so well together, I decided to commission a solar report & site visit with Mark & George. I was impressed with how knowledgeable they were about products, tariffs and the minimal disruption of the installation. The work was completed by Mark, George, Ashley and their electrician who were a great team who just got on with it and finished in one day with minimal disruption as promised and left everything clean and tidy too. The system is so easy to monitor from an app within minutes (and can be addictive watching the solar energy being produced!). We have almost halved our electricity bills and that is only in the last few autumn months! I have no hesitation recommending you use this company for any solar panel work or indeed air conditioning!

I had considered installing solar panels for a while. After some research I came across The Solar Co. George and Mark were great through the whole solar panel/battery/inverter installation process. George answered any queries patiently, quickly and thoroughly. Agreed time scales were kept to. We received an upgraded specification, which was great. Post installation, George has continued to be really helpful as we make the switch to an export/import tariff. Even during a dreary and wet Novmeber, electricity usage from the grid is down considerably. It has been really good to use a local company and would thoroughly recommend the Solar Co

The Solar Co were recommended by friends. We had and existing solar system which was malfunctioning. Initially spoke to George over the phone and had a very informative conversation followed later the same day by a site survey with Mark. We then received a report and quote for the work which was extremely competitive. Both of them were so knowledgeable about products, tariffs and environmental impacts. I had a lot of questions and they were answered fully and very patiently. The following week we the work was completed by Mark and their electrician. They both worked so hard in foul weather and left everything clean and tidy. They were a pleasure to have around. The aftercare is also outstanding. I would wholeheartedly recommend you use this company for any solar panel work.

The inverter failed on our solar installation and we chose the Solar Company for the replacement as well as installing a new battery storage solution. Very friendly people to work with took time to explain the work. The installation went ahead on the promised day with no hassle or mess. Highly recommended.

George and Mark made the process really clear, stress free and as affordable as could be. They explained in detail how much energy we could hope to produce with different proposed installations, and when it came to the install itself were punctual, tidy, friendly and flexible when a small change needed to be made. They're really responsive to any queries and have been monitoring the system's performance to advise us on the best energy tariff for our needs. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Let’s start with George and Mark and the Team. Very professional. Very knowledgeable and genuinely a great bunch of guys. Can’t fault them. The cost. This was one of the reasons I took time in getting Solar. When I mean time. I mean about 3 years. It is a big investment but after doing research and calculations and actually having it up and working I wished I had got it done a couple of years ago. It should pay itself off in just over 5 years and even now I can’t use all the free electricity. The service we got was very professional. They couldn’t have done anymore. They stuck to their word with timings/costs/paper work etc. I had very little to worry about and have already recommended them to others. As a business they are definitely doing everything right as I rarely give feedback but they have done a grand job and get my recommendation.