The Solar Co. - Bromley

Chris Fuller

I wanted Solar panels with a battery installed, however, who do I go to? Octopus and Heatable have their online quotes but their quotes don't include bird protection or any of the miscellaneous stuff.

I reached out to George at Solar Co. and he offered to drive over, he sent up his drone to look at the roof and later that day he sent over his quote with the elements he would install. After I called him several times to check on this and that, we agreed a price.

On installation day all elements of the Solar Co Team were polite professional and helpful. Nothing was a challenge for them. George called in throughout the day to ensure the project ran on time without any hitches.
The day after the installation, George emailed me my certificates and licences for selling to the grid.

I am very pleased I went with a local business and went with Solar Co (George & Mark) I would happily recommend Solar Co to anyone.

Jess

George and his team did a really excellent, precise and comprehensive job for us of fitting solar panels and an EV charger. Competitive rates and especially great communication. Highly recommend.

Luke Trinder

Further details below but the summary is that they were very responsive and communicative throughout and we’re very happy with both the process and the end result. The price was equivalent to the Octopus quote but with much better service.

Essentially we were holding back on getting it done because it’s difficult to know who might be cowboys in this fast-growing market, but we’re very happy we chose this small, owner-managed business to support.
Further details:
- We heard of the Solar Co because a neighbour got solar panels done by them and was happy with them
- I had A LOT of questions and reservations about the process but George (the company is run by George and Mark) was more than happy to answer all of them - clearly and usefully! - via WhatsApp and over the phone
- They’ve provided us with app access so we can get on with buying electricity from and selling electricity to the grid - the returns on this are much better than you might have been led to believe so the payback time for solar panels is much quicker than I thought. The key is a flux tariff - George can provide more details
- We also spoke to Octopus but it seems that they weren’t interested in our business because they just didn’t call back once they knew the spec (high roof, and slightly awkward panel position over a pipe vent) - apparently it’s quite common for them to not be interested in even slightly complicated installs
- They also cleared our gutters and removed some annoying, useless cables from the side of the house that have been bothering since we moved in! Just a nice touch
- We also coordinated it with George so that the scaffolding is being left up for a few more days so we can get windows done at the same time - this has been useful to us! He dealt with all the scaffolding
- When the day for the install came, the 15 panels were delivered in the morning and the install and handover were complete by 2:30pm!!
- Mark and George are both useful guys to have around and their team has done a very tidy job. Would recommend!

David Marsh

I chose The Solar Co because they are an independent local company, which as a company owner myself is crucial. They were recommended along with other companies, but their approach was second to none.

My installation was slightly tricky due to the location of the panels on a remote building but this wasn't a problem for them at all. The installation was carried out on time, just 3 weeks from order to install and commissioning.

George and Mark, along with their electrician Dan, had a professional approach throughout, were neat and tidy and they have provided excellent communication and support in the first couple of weeks as I get to grips with our system. While I try not to contact 24/7 their response time to emails is prompt and helpful.

So, if you're thinking about solar, I'd also like to add that the return looks pretty decent. We have a lot of shade during the 2nd third of the day so although my roof is oriented South, they advised that we should go for an East-West back to back installation. It's October but we're producing almost all the electricity we require.

I'm really happy and wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Solar Co

Elena Cimelli

The Solar Co (Mark & George), were recommended to us by a friend who'd had a great experience with them. Within 48 hours of contacting them, they were at our property giving us a thorough site survey, and then within a few days more a full quote. They understood the slight complexity of our set up and quickly came up with solutions to overcome any issues. They kept us informed every step of the way. The team that came to install the panels were on time, efficient and friendly. And a big shout out to Dan the electrician who went above and beyond to ensure the wiring, electrics and fuse board the best and safest it could be.

Harshil Sumaria

If you want a solar and/or battery system, look no further. I could not be more impressed with this team. Impeccable customer service - before, during and after the install. After we'd agreed the install they chased me more than I chased them! They are really knowledgeable and efficient, I cannot fault them on anything. They exceeded all expectations, and the price was super competitive too. As well as providing an amazing service, I feel like I learnt a lot from the team too. If you're like me and you've been thinking about taking the plunge for a while - this is your sign to do it!

David Hamilton

Looking for a solar installer can be a bit of a minefield, and despite The Solar Co not being exactly local to Surrey, they had great reviews, good accreditation with the professional bodies (MCS and HIES), and most importantly were immediately responsive and keen to quote. George did a detailed survey on site (using a drone to get a good aspect on the roof) and modelled an installation to make the best of a complex roof surface which Octopus' own installers wouldn't consider. The proposal was extremely professionally presented with multiple options, in line with the MCS's best principles, and it was competitively priced against other installers whose proposals were entirely assessed remotely, based on a combination of Google and my own photography - no substitute for The Solar Co's in person approach. The timescale from survey to installation was impressively short, and all went to plan. The installation team overseen by Mark arrived on time, and were unfailingly friendly and efficient. The whole job was done in a day (14 panels, inverter and a large 15.5kWh battery) and the cabling is a work of art - I can see why other reviews highlight the neatness, and I'm very proud to show the setup off to visitors! Since the installation, Mark and George have both helped with questions and configuration of the inverter, and have delivered all the relevant documentation including certification and DNO notification and G99 application, enabling me to apply for an export tariff. Overall a very positive experience with full service, and I would encourage anyone a for a reliable and efficient solar installer in the London area (and beyond) to get in touch with Mark and George.

Melanie Valenti

Solar co installed our system last year. 17 panels, 2 batteries and a zappi car charger. Their prices seemed reasonable and in line with competitors.
The installers arrived at the stated time and worked hard to ensure the entire installation was done in one day. The guys were polite , tidy and hard working.
The system needed an update on the software and this was done the following day. The system has been working well with the battery back up allowing us to store excess for the following night.

We would highly recommend SolarCo as a professional and reliable company with good and prompt customer service if you have any questions or problems.