Is Your Property Suitable?
South-facing roofs with a pitch of between 30 and 40 degrees receive the most sunlight in the UK, but east and west-facing installations still generate meaningful electricity. An MCS-accredited installer will assess your roof's orientation, shading, and structural condition before recommending a system. Flat roofs can also be used with angled mounting frames.
Costs, Savings, and the Smart Export Guarantee
A typical domestic solar system costs between £5,000 and £12,000 depending on size and whether battery storage is included. Most UK homeowners achieve payback within 8 to 12 years. The Smart Export Guarantee allows you to sell surplus electricity back to the grid — only MCS-accredited systems qualify.
Aldershot is a town in Hampshire, known as the Home of the British Army as it has been a major garrison town since the 1850s. The Aldershot Military Museum tells the story of this heritage. The town has a strong sporting culture, with Aldershot Town FC playing in the Football League. Surrey Heath and Fleet Pond are nearby nature areas. The town has good rail links to London Waterloo.
Why MCS Accreditation Matters
Any installer you use should be registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. This is required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility and also provides you with a meaningful benchmark of installer quality and accountability.