Why choose us instead of another solar installer?
See how we compare, what our customers think, and why thousands of homeowners trust us with their solar installation.
For over 25 years, we’ve been helping UK homeowners generate their own clean energy with solar panel installation. But installing solar is only part of the story. We’re proud of the way our experts support our customers from first quote to installation and beyond, helping people like you gain energy independence and reduce their carbon footprint.
With Good Energy, you get more than high-quality panels – you get an experienced team that really know what they’re doing, and peace of mind that your home is in safe hands.
How we compare to other solar panel installers
| Good Energy | Other suppliers | |
|---|---|---|
| Free, bespoke design | ✅ We tailor every solar and battery system to your roof, your energy use and your lifestyle. | ❌ Some installers cut costs with an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all system. Over time, this can leave huge savings on the table. |
| Optimised solar panels | ✅ Our systems are built for cloudy British weather – they work well in ambient daylight, and if one panel’s in shade, it won’t drag down the rest. | ❌ Many installers use cheaper ‘string’ systems, where just one shaded panel can drag down the whole system’s output. |
| Trusted in-house teams | ✅ Because everything is handled by our in-house team – not third parties – our customers know exactly who they’re working with from start to finish. | ❌ Other installers rely on external contractors, often leaving customers unsure of who to turn to if something goes wrong. |
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Why our customers choose us
Sustainability excellence
We’re one of very few B Corp certified solar installers, and we only work with manufacturers who meet recognised ethical and environmental standards like the Solar Stewardship Initiative or similar.
5,500 solar installs completed
We have 25+ years of renewable energy expertise and our highly experienced teams have completed over 5,500 solar installations for homeowners across England.
Exclusive export tariff rates
We offer highly competitive export rates, allowing you to sell your excess energy back to us for up to 25p / kWh* when you install both a solar and battery system with us.
Solar made simple
Our experienced solar experts guide you through each step of the process – from your free design to our quick installation – to make going solar as straightforward as possible.
Premium quality hardware
We only install high quality solar and battery products which are engineered for efficiency, longevity and dependable UK performance to maximise your savings and earning potential.
Peace of mind
We back every installation with a 25-year product warranty and 30-year performance guarantee so you can enjoy long-term peace of mind from day one.
Understand the technology behind your investment
Get solar in 3 steps
1. Tell us about your home
2. Get your free solar proposal
3. Enjoy a quick, expert installation
Good Energy Solar FAQs
Yes. Good Energy is a fully accredited solar installer, holding MCS accreditation and NICEIC Approved Contractor status, so you can trust every installation meets recognised industry standards for safety and quality.
Good Energy stands out from other solar installers in a few key ways:
- Bespoke design: We tailor every solar and battery system to your roof, your energy use and your lifestyle, rather than offering an off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all package.
- Built for UK weather: Our systems perform well in ambient daylight, making the most of the UK’s cloudy conditions all year round.
- Optimised inverter technology: Unlike cheaper string systems, our inverter setup means if one panel is shaded, it won’t drag down the generation of the whole system.
- Trusted in-house teams: Every installation is handled by our own in-house team, not third-party contractors, so you always know exactly who’s working on your home from start to finish.
- Premium hardware: We only install quality solar and battery hardware, engineered for efficiency, longevity and dependable UK performance.
- Long-term peace of mind: Every solar system we install comes with a 25-year product warranty and 30-year performance guarantee.
- B Corp certified: We’re one of very few B Corp certified solar installers, and we only work with manufacturers who meet recognised ethical and environmental standards.
- Proven track record: With over 25 years of renewable energy expertise, we’ve completed more than 5,500 solar installations for homeowners across England.
Together, this means you’re not just getting solar panels, you’re getting a trusted partner who supports you from your first quote through to installation and beyond.
No. We use our own in-house team for every solar panel installation, so you always know who’s working on your home and can rely on consistent quality throughout.
Most installations are completed in a single day by our expert in-house team, following your free bespoke design and proposal. If required, scaffolding usually goes up a couple of days before your install and comes down shortly after.
Our solar panel installation is backed by a 25-year product warranty and a 30-year performance guarantee, giving you long-term peace of mind.
Yes, Good Energy is the only home energy supplier with B Corp certification and one of very few B Corp certified solar installers in the UK, reflecting our commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Yes. With our exclusive export tariff, you can earn up to 25p/kWh for excess energy when you install solar and battery storage with Good Energy.*
*Solar Savings Exclusive is a fixed rate, fixed term tariff for 12 months. That means once you’ve joined, your unit rate won’t change for a whole year. We regularly review our exclusive tariff rate to ensure it is competitive. This means that the rate available may change for new customers.