Solar questions

iHeat offers a stress free way to purchase your solar & battery storage installation online.

With our easy to use website, you can get an instant quote and price estimate! We have a wide selection of solar systems for you to choose from depending on your needs.

iHeat will ask you for information about your home, give advice and help guide you through the process of finding the right solution for you.

Then you will have a choice of dates for our experienced team to install your new solar system.

If you’re still unsure about anything you can always pick up the phone and give us a call. We’d be more than happy to help.

Solar panels capture daylight using photovoltaic (PV) cells, which turn it into direct current (DC). An inverter then changes this into alternating current (AC) so you can power your household appliances.

If you generate more electricity than you use, the extra can be stored in a battery for evening use, or exported back to the grid, where you may receive credit or payments under smart export schemes.

Yes! The price includes your new solar system along with any required parts and the labour costs for installation.

For many UK homes, solar panels are worthwhile. They can cut hundreds off annual energy bills, shield you from rising electricity prices and reduce your carbon footprint. While installation has an upfront cost, savings and the option to export excess energy mean most systems pay for themselves over time.

Panels also boost property value, and with battery storage, you can make even greater use of your own clean energy.

The cost depends on system size and whether you add a battery. In September 2025, a typical 3–4kW system for a UK home usually costs £5,000 to £7,500. Adding a battery increases the price but lets you store power for evening use, maximising savings.

Installation has become far more affordable compared with a decade ago, making solar panels a realistic option for many households wanting lower bills and greener energy.

Savings vary depending on your home, usage and system size. Most households in the UK save between £300 and £600 per year on electricity bills. If you are home during the day and use more of your own generated energy, savings can be higher.

Adding a battery increases benefits by storing spare power for use at night, helping some homes cover most of their annual electricity needs.

Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not just direct sunlight. On cloudy days, they still produce power, although output is lower than on bright, sunny days. In the UK, panels work all year round, even in winter.

While generation is highest in summer, many homes use batteries to store spare power, helping to smooth out usage and keep savings steady across the seasons, whatever the weather.

Our HQ is located in Bolton, in the heart of the North West, but our fully qualified engineers work nationwide.

In most cases, you will not need planning permission because solar panels are classed as a permitted development in the UK. There are exceptions, such as if you live in a listed property, a conservation area, or if panels are fitted on a flat roof.

An expert iHeat installer will check these requirements for you and confirm whether permission is needed before your installation goes ahead.

Solar & battery storage installations typically take around 3–4 weeks from quote to completion. This allows time for the system design, applying for DNO's and arranging all necessary materials and steps for a smooth installation.

You can get an instant, free, estimated price quote on a brand new solar system that comes with installation included by our fully qualified engineers, right here. Simply fill in your property information and choose from our range of solar solutions to suit your home's needs, it really is that easy.

Generally yes, our engineers will arrive with the materials required to carry out the installation. In some cases if certain materials are in low supply in your area, they may get delivered separately and will arrive after our installer is present on site.

Each solar installation is a unique undertaking with a number of contributing variables, but as a guide we advise that it could take up to 4 full days.

We ask that our customers please make sure all areas used during an installation are fully accessible and clear prior to our engineer’s arrival.

iHeat subcontracts expert engineers, who have undergone a full onboarding process, including DBS checks.