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Solar Comparisons: Panels, Batteries & Alternatives

Trying to choose between options? These guides put the alternatives side by side — solar versus heat pumps, the main battery brands, and the panel and inverter choices — so you can see the trade-offs clearly before you buy.

1

Solar vs heat pumps

They solve different problems: solar cuts your electricity bill; a heat pump replaces your gas heating. Solar usually pays back faster and is easier to retrofit; a heat pump saves more carbon when it replaces a gas boiler. For many homes the best answer is solar first, heat pump later. See our full comparison.

2

Battery brands compared

Tesla Powerwall for premium all-in-one and backup; Fox-ESS for best value with a good app; Solax for a strong middle ground with peak-shaving. The right pick depends on your budget, whether you want whole-home backup, and how you plan to use off-peak tariffs.

3

Panels, inverters and configurations

Tier-1 panels (JA Solar, Trina, Q.Cells) versus budget options; string versus hybrid inverters; AC-coupled versus DC-coupled battery retrofits. The differences affect efficiency, expandability and warranty. Our guides explain which configuration suits a typical Midlands home so you are not buying on spec sheets alone.

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Complete solar & battery packages

Fixed prices, supply and installation included. Every package is MCS certified and comes with our 2-year workmanship guarantee.

  • 3.84kW · 8 panels
    £5,995
    • 8 × LONGi 480W all-black
    • Fox ESS 3.68kW hybrid inverter
    • Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
  • 5.76kW · 12 panels
    £6,995
    • 12 × LONGi 480W all-black
    • Fox ESS 5.0kW hybrid inverter
    • Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
  • 7.68kW · 16 panels
    £7,995
    • 16 × LONGi 480W all-black
    • Fox ESS KH7 hybrid inverter
    • Fox ESS EP6 — 5.76kWh storage
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Upgrade any package to the Fox ESS EP12 (11.52kWh) for £995.

All package prices assume every panel fits on a single roof elevation. The price covers the cost of scaffolding to one elevation. If your roof needs scaffolding on more than one elevation, or has restricted access, that additional cost is quoted separately after survey. Prices include VAT. Domestic solar and battery storage is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Subject to a free technical survey. We will confirm the final price in writing before any work is booked.