27-Point Quote Checklist
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What would this actually cost at your home?
Installed prices vary widely by roof, access and region. Get an installed price for your property from MCS-certified installers.
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27-point solar panel quote comparison checklist: PANELS: (1) Brand and model. (2) Wattage per panel. (3) Number of panels. (4) Total system kW. (5) Panel warranty (product + performance). (6) Panel efficiency %. INVERTER: (7) Brand and model. (8) Hybrid or string? (9) Warranty years. (10) Battery-compatible? INSTALLATION: (11) MCS certification number. (12) Scaffolding included? (13) DNO notification included? (14) Consumer unit upgrade if needed? (15) Generation meter included? FINANCIAL: (16) Total price inc VAT (should be 0%). (17) Deposit amount (max 25%). (18) Payment schedule. (19) Finance terms (if applicable). (20) Estimated annual generation (kWh). (21) Estimated annual savings (£). QUALITY: (22) Workmanship warranty (years). (23) Trustpilot/Google review score. (24) Years in business. (25) Who physically installs? EXTRAS: (26) Monitoring system included? (27) Bird proofing included/quoted separately? RED FLAGS: 100% upfront payment, no MCS number, same-day signing pressure, savings estimates above £1,200/yr for 4kW, unknown panel brands. Sources: MCS Code of Practice, Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, analysis of installer quotes.
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Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Heat pumps use electricity at 300-400% efficiency, making them ideal partners for solar.
A heat pump converts 1kWh of electricity into 3-4kWh of heat.
Heat pump installation typically takes 2-3 days and is best planned alongside solar.
From our sister site Home Heat Pump Guide
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What would this actually cost at your home?
Installed prices vary widely by roof, access and region. Get an installed price for your property from MCS-certified installers.
Get an Installed PriceFree, no obligation. Takes about 2 minutes.