Steve's story: Solar panels and Tesla Powerwall
See how this Dorset home cut bills and gained energy independence with solar and battery storage.
Already Good Energy supply customers, Steve and Gwen chose us to install their solar panels and Tesla Powerwall 2 battery in January 2024. Steve shares his review of Good Energy Solar.
Motivated by being self-sufficient
“We wanted to get solar panels for three main reasons. Firstly, to be more environmentally friendly. We’ve been with Good Energy on and off for 20 years and we care about the planet.
Secondly, to get some stability on our energy prices – spurred on by the energy crisis.
And thirdly, to get a degree of self sufficiency. Our Tesla Powerwall 2 battery will power our home during a power cut, and a full battery could last us for several days.”
Key stats
📍 Ferndown, Dorset
✅ 5kW solar panels
✅ 13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall 2
📊 Expected annual generation: 6,300 kWh
📊 Expected annual savings: £1,945
📊 Return on investment: <10 years
Why did you choose Good Energy Solar?
“We chose Good Energy to install our solar panels for two main reasons:
Trusted brand: Having the backing of Good Energy gave us confidence that we were choosing a quality installer. I enjoy working with just one company, and I like that they manage our export tariff too.
Premium products: We have 5kW of Sunpower solar panels, and a 13.5kWh Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at our home. These are premium products with great warranties, giving us peace of mind they’ll work for the long term.”
How was the solar panel installation?
“The Good Energy Solar installation was very good. Health & Safety is very important to me and I could see the team working together safely and following the correct guidelines. The finished product not only looks fantastic but also works exactly as designed.”
Solar panels work on cloudy days
“I used to think that conditions needed to be optimal for solar panels to work properly in the UK. But going through the process I found out that solar panels would work well on our East facing roof, and they don’t even need direct sunlight to generate.
Our installation took place in the winter, and from the very first month our solar panels and battery have covered most of what we are using at home.”
An 8-9% return on investment each year
“We have recently bought a plug-in hybrid car which we will mainly charge at home, making us higher electricity users. Looking at the projected figures from Good Energy Solar, we expect to recoup our upfront costs by about 8 to 9% every year, which is much better than we can get from putting the money in the bank.”
Why go solar with Good Energy?
5* rated installer
Premium quality hardware
Exclusive export tariff rates
Alternatively, you can call us on 0345 034 0755. Our experts are available on weekdays from 9am-5pm.
*Solar Savings is a variable tariff, so the rates are subject to change. Solar Savings Exclusive is a 12-month export tariff available when you install solar panels and a battery with Good Energy. While the rate is subject to change to new customers, once your term begins the price is fixed for 12 months. After this time you will roll onto our standard export tariff.
Return on investment is personal to each home. Your actual savings will depend on usage patterns, tariff changes and system performance. For more information on how we calculate average solar savings with Good Energy, please visit: goodenergy.co.uk/solar-panel-savings.