Power your home in Birmingham with solar energy
Generate clean, renewable energy for your home and potentially get your bill to nil for 12 months!(1)
Receive top quality panels and installation from our installer, Contact Solar - a Which? Trusted Trader.
Solar panels and batteries
Find out how to switch to renewable energy with solar panels or boost your system with a solar battery.
Solar panels
Get reliable solar panels with prices starting from £5,645 (including 0% VAT)(2).
Kickstart your solar journey with EDF and save up to £650 per year.(3)
Solar battery
Already have solar panels? Go a step further by installing a solar battery to make your energy last longer!
Prices start from £3,995 and come with 0% VAT(4)
Solar panel tariffs
Whether you're looking to save money or earn with solar, we've got you covered with our exclusive SEG and solar tariffs.
Smart export guarantee (SEG)
Turn your unused energy into extra cash! Sign up for our exclusive SEG tariffs and receive a fixed rate for each kWh of electricity you export to the Grid.
Take advantage of these benefits:
- Earn up to 24p per kWh(5) for every unit you send to the Grid
- Support the Grid – power a cleaner future with your renewable energy
- No exit fees
Empower solar savings
Installed solar with EDF or Contact Solar after 5 July 2024? Unlock the Empower Exclusive tariff and enjoy:
- The chance to reduce your electricity bills to £0 for 12 months(6)
- No standing charges for a whole year
- Flexible, variable rates that let you save when prices drop
- Overnight discount on battery charging
- No exit fees
Already have solar panels or a battery? Make your savings stretch further by joining our Empower tariff designed just for you!
How much do solar panels cost?
Solar panels are more affordable than ever, making the upfront cost easier to manage and worth every penny in long-term savings. We’ve put together cost and savings estimates for systems from 4 to 12 panels, so you can get a clear view of just how much switching to solar could save you!
How much do solar panels cost?
Solar panel costs can vary. To help, we've compiled cost and savings estimates for homes with 4 to 16 solar panels. Start your solar journey with us today, no deposit needed!
| System size | Number of solar panels(7) | Inverter | Cost of solar panels with inverter | Cost of panels, inverter and 1x 5.32 kW battery | Projected Year 1 bill savings(8) | Projected carbon savings(8) |
| 2kW | 4-5 | 3.6kW | £5,645 | £7,395 | £733 | 500kg |
| 3kW | 6-7 | 3.6kW | £5,845 | £7,595 | £932 | 700kg |
| 4kW | 8-9 | 3.6kW | £6,245 | £7,995 | £1,083 | 853kg |
| 5kW | 10-11 | 5kW | £6,845 | £8,595 | £1,484 | 1.3 tonnes |
| 6kW | 12-13 | 7kW | £7,845 | £9,595 | £1,684 | 1.5 tonnes |
| 7kW | 15-16 | 7kW | £8,345 | £10,095 | £1,825 | 1. 6 tonnes |
Why go solar?
Installing solar panels and a battery will lower your dependence on fossil fuels and support your journey to a net-zero future. Plus, there are plenty of other perks!
Chance to reduce your bill to nil(6)
Sunlight doesn’t cost a thing! Once your system is set up, you’ll start generating energy for free.
Future powered by you
By producing your own renewable power, you can depend less on your energy provider.
Lower your carbon footprint!
Solar panels allow you to embrace clean, renewable energy. By generating your own power, you can reduce your carbon footprint whilst helping the planet.
Installers in Birmingham you can trust
In February 2024, we proudly acquired Contact Solar, a national leader in solar panel and battery installations, recognised as the best solar panel specialists in Lancashire. We chose them for their outstanding work and customer service, tailoring their advice and installations to each customer's needs.
Contact solar is a Which? Trusted Trader, accredited by MCS and TrustMark, and installs solar panels across England, Wales and select areas of Scotland.
