Real homes, real installations.
MCS Cert No. 270527
20+ year panel warranty
SEG export tariff eligible
reduction in grid electricity
9 Widley Gardens — Joe & Michael’s home.
A complete solar + storage system.
Solar PV array
GivEnergy battery
Full MCS sign-off
Live monitoring
Track generation, consumption and savings from your phone. See exactly when your system pays you back.
You could qualify for free or funded upgrades.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant, Boiler Upgrade Scheme and ECO4 can cover some — or all — of the cost of your home energy improvements. We handle every step of the funding application on your behalf.
£12M+ in government funding we’ve helped secure for our customers to date.
- We assess your eligibility free of charge
- We complete every funding application
- We deliver the install end-to-end
Ready to start your installation?
34 Frenchs Wells — Robert & Linda’s home.
Free survey & quote
We visit your property, assess roof pitch / orientation / shading, and design a system that’s right for your usage. You get a fixed-price quote with expected generation and payback.
MCS design & paperwork
We complete the MCS design, register the install, and handle DNO notification with your local network operator. SEG export tariff application happens at the same time.
Installation
Typical residential install is 1–2 days on site. Our MCS-certified installers do scaffold, mounting, panels, inverter, and electrical commissioning in one visit.
Commissioning & MCS certificate
System is commissioned, monitoring app set up, and your MCS certificate issued — this is what unlocks SEG payments and proves the install meets MCS 3005 standard.
Low-carbon heating, fully funded.
What our customers say.
“We were a bit nervous about moving from gas to an air source heat pump, but Bright Nest’s design assessment made everything clear and straightforward. They handled all the paperwork for the grant and the installation was completed with minimal disruption. Our heating bills have dropped and the house stays warm and comfortable even in winter.”
Robert & Linda G. — 34 Frenchs Wells, Surrey
“We wanted to get the most out of our solar and the battery has made a real difference — we’re using our own power in the evenings now instead of buying it back. The team were professional from start to finish and everything was properly certified.”
Joe & Michael — 9 Widley Gardens
FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
How much does solar PV cost to install?
Costs depend on your roof size, orientation, system specification, and whether you add battery storage. We give every homeowner a fixed-price quote after a free no-obligation property survey — no estimates that change later.
How much will I save on my electricity bills?
Most of our customers cut their grid electricity use by 50–70% with solar alone, and up to 85–90% when paired with a home battery. Real savings depend on your usage pattern, roof orientation and tariff — we model your specific situation as part of the quote.
Do I need planning permission?
For the vast majority of UK homes, solar PV is covered by Permitted Development — no planning application required. The exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas and some flats. We check this for you before quoting and handle any required notifications.
How long does the installation take?
A standard residential install takes 1–2 days on site. Scaffold typically goes up the day before and comes down a day or two after. You don’t need to be home for the full duration — we coordinate access and keep disruption minimal.
What warranty and guarantees do I get?
25-year performance warranty on Tier-1 panels, 10–12 years on inverters, and a 5-year workmanship guarantee from Bright Nest. As an MCS-certified installer (MCS Cert No. 270527), we’re also covered by the MCS Consumer Code via TrustMark.
Can I add a battery later, or should I get one now?
You can absolutely add a battery later — our installs are battery-ready by default. That said, adding it during the original install is usually 10–15% cheaper than retrofitting, because the inverter, wiring and commissioning are done once.
What happens on a cloudy day or in winter?
Solar panels still generate on overcast days, just at reduced output — typically 10–25% of peak. UK systems are sized assuming British weather, so the annual generation figure in your quote already accounts for cloudy days and short winter daylight.
Do you handle the DNO and MCS paperwork?
Yes — completely. We notify your DNO (electricity network operator), submit the MCS certificate, register the install with TrustMark, and provide all documents you need for SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) tariff applications. You don’t lift a paperwork finger.
Ready to reduce your energy bills?
Get a free, no-obligation property assessment. We’ll tell you exactly which upgrades suit your home — and which grants you qualify for.
