SOLAR PV SYSTEM FAQS

Answers to frequently asked questions about our products and our business.

Why is The Solar Outlet the best online company in the UK for purchasing home and commercial-scale technology? Are the products we sell a suitable quality? How competitive are our prices? Answers to these questions and more can be found below.

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If you don't find the information you need please also refer to our installation, operation, performance and maintenance and battery FAQ pages or contact us directly for further advice.

What makes The Solar Outlet different from other retailers of similar products?

The team at The Solar Outlet have more than a decade’s experience in the UK commercial and residential solar industry. This extends far beyond simply selling products online. We have firsthand involvement in all aspects of this exciting part of the renewables sector. From establishing solid relationships and negotiating preferential prices with the world’s leading manufacturers of products to hands-on installations in a variety of settings around the country, and then finally to the maintenance and servicing of PV systems, our knowledge of the good (and the bad) in the industry is second-to-none.

We have a genuine passion for this source of clean energy with the aim of making it as affordable as possible to all.

What do your solar panel kits include?

Kits will typically include a set of panels, an inverter, cabling and a roof mount system.

Why should I purchase solar panels, inverters and mountings from The Solar Outlet?

We are 100% focused on selling Tier 1 solar panels and inverters at the best prices to be found anywhere in the UK.

All customers can be sure to receive:

  • Price Match Promise - If you find our products for sale from a reputable retailer at a lower price let us know and we’ll match it
  • Fast turnaround - everything advertised online at The Solar Outlet is in stock ready for despatch today!
  • Significant reductions on energy bills by 70% or more when our products have been installed!
Which manufacturer is making the best solar panels at the moment?

Our solar panels are manufactured by the leading names in the industry, including Jinko, JA Solar, Qcells and Canadian Solar. The manufacturers listed here produce Tier 1-graded monocrystalline solar panels, regarded by independent analysts as solar panels of the highest quality in terms of their construction and performance. Their products are used in hundreds of thousands of residential, commercial and utility-scale applications throughout the world.

The purchase of a commercial or home solar PV system is a considerable outlay, and one that must provide the best possible return on investment and the best energy output over the course of the product’s lifespan. We therefore do not sell cheap copies or inferior imitations.

What’s your best price for a DIY solar kit?

Our all-in-one Home Solar Kits start from as little as £1850 (plus delivery). This includes a set of branded monocrystalline solar panels (3kW), a branded Mini-Inverter and a roof mounting set featuring rails, clamps and brackets. This represents superb value for money for any homeowner.

Our all-in-one Commercial Solar Kits start from as little as £3900 for a a 10kW set, again using leading products.

Which company manufactures your roof mounting system?
Our preferred supplier for the roof mounting systems included in our DIY Solar Kits is Schletter. A promotional video can be viewed here. Schletter have sold high quality aluminium and steel products for almost 60 years, with their solar division active since 2001. In excess of 40 million Schletter solar products (including rails, mid-clamps, end-clamps and brackets) have been installed worldwide.
Who delivers your products?
Larger orders (our all-in-one-kits) are despatched via our dedicated couriers who are experts in the safe delivery of solar panels. In most cases orders are despatched same-day or the following working day at the latest. Customers can track their progress on the road. Smaller orders (standalone Hybrid Inverters, for example) will be sent via a nationwide courier such as DPD or FedEx.
Do you know of any subsidies available for installing a PV system?
Not at the time of writing. The Feed-in Tariff closed in 2019 for new registrations. That said our very competitively-priced packages should make an investment in solar an attractive prospect in any case.
Is it worth investing in a PV system for my home or business?

With increasingly volatile energy markets and upward trends of energy prices, a solar PV system represents a worthwhile investment that could easily be repaid within a few years. Naturally the exact timescale for recovering the outlay costs will vary depending on current energy prices, the amount of energy consumed and the size of the PV installation. Prices have dropped considerably in recent years, even accounting for the manufacturing and supply disruption experienced in 2020 and 2021, while the energy output obtained in later models has significantly improved.

The initial costs could be covered in as little as five years.

In summary there has never been a better time to invest in clean energy products!

How long is the manufacturer’s warranty on your solar panels for sale?
Our solar panels come with a 20 year manufacturer’s warranty (subject to their terms of sale and terms of use).
How long is the manufacturer’s warranty on your inverters for sale?
Our inverters come with a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty (subject to their terms of sale and terms of use).
How long is the manufacturer’s warranty on your roof mounting systems for sale?
Our roof-mounting components come with a 25 year manufacturer’s warranty (subject to their terms of sale and terms of use).
How long will my solar panels last?
Our roof-mounting components come with a 25 year manufacturer’s warranty (subject to their terms of sale and terms of use).

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