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.
Rochdale is a town in Greater Manchester, historically significant as the birthplace of the Co-operative movement — the Rochdale Pioneers opened the first successful co-operative store in 1844. Rochdale Town Hall is considered one of the finest Victorian Gothic buildings in England. The town has close access to the Pennine moorland and the village of Littleborough sits at the foot of the Pennines on the edge of the borough.
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.