Here4Solar

Home solar, made easier

Solar, made simpler.

Thinking about solar? Start with your roof, your electricity use and the full price. We explain each step in plain English, so you can choose what feels right for your home.

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Illustration showing sunlight powering a UK home, a battery and the grid

Optional next step

Ready to see whether solar works for your actual home?

A calculator is useful, but a real quote can account for your roof, usage, battery choice and installation details.

  • No pressure from Here4Solar
  • Personalised home quote
  • Check if solar could work
Request a home solar quote

Compare at least three written quotes before choosing an installer.

Start with three simple checks

You do not need to become a solar expert. These three checks will help you ask the right questions.

Step 1

Check your roof

Look for clear space and little shade. A home survey will confirm what can fit safely.

Step 2

Check your electricity use

Your bill shows how much power you use. When you use it matters too.

Step 3

Check the full price

Ask for one installed price. Get the battery shown as a separate cost.

What would you like to work out?

Choose the question that is on your mind now. Each guide gives a short answer first, then the details.

How much will it cost?See what a full quote should include.Can I get help to pay?Check grants, ECO4 and 0% VAT.Will it save me money?Try your own costs and electricity use.Can I sell spare power?Learn how export payments work.

Three solar words worth knowing

We explain these words whenever they matter. Here is the quick version.

kWh
A unit of electricity. You can find it on your energy bill.
kWp
The size of a solar panel system under test conditions.
Export rate
The amount paid for each unit of spare solar power sent to the grid.

New Here4Solar research

Compare solar export payments

We checked the main UK companies that pay for spare solar power. We found 30 fixed rates. Many of the highest rates have extra rules, such as buying electricity, panels or a battery from the same company.

Read the simple report

See the main finding without reading every company page.

Find rates that may fit

Answer a few questions to narrow the list.

See the source data

Check the rates, rules and links we used.

Rates can change. Always read the company’s latest terms before you apply.

Useful next steps

How many panels might I need?Start with your roof and yearly use.How do I choose an installer?Check MCS, the contract and warranties.Do I need planning permission?See when you should ask your council.Show me all guidesBrowse every plain-English solar guide.

Already have panels or a quote?

Choose the situation that matches where you are now. Each guide starts with the short answer.

I have a quote to checkCompare the price, design, savings, installer and paperwork.My solar panels have a faultStart with safe checks and the details a repairer will need.I am unsure about solar VATSee when a fitted home system can qualify for 0% VAT.I am considering plug-in panelsCheck UK safety, permission and connection issues first.

Use these short guides when you need a more specific answer.