Expert Solar Panel Design and Installation in Hertfordshire Royston Solar
Royston Solar Solutions designs and installs solar panel systems for homes across Hertfordshire and beyond, including Cambridgeshire towns like Cambridge, Huntingdon, St Neots, and Peterborough. MCS-certified installers, honest on price, and everything built around what your specific home actually needs.
Our Comprehensive Solar and Renewable Energy Services
Custom Solar PV System Design for Your Home
Every solar PV system design we produce starts with your roof, your energy habits, and your goals. No off-the-shelf layouts, just a system sized and positioned to perform properly on your property.
MCS-Certified Solar Panel Installation
Our MCS-certified solar panel installation team works to the standard required for government incentives and grid connection. Every install is clean, compliant, and backed by full certification documentation on completion.
Integrated Solar Battery Storage Solutions
Pair your panels with solar battery storage and use what you generate rather than exporting it cheaply. We integrate battery systems at install or retrofit them to existing setups across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Home EV Charger Installation
Charge your electric vehicle using the energy your panels produce. Our home EV charger installation service works alongside your solar system, smart, efficient, and fitted properly by certified engineers.
Who We Are?
Royston Solar Solutions draws on our founder’s extensive project management and renewable energy experience, offering homeowners a trusted and reliable partner for the installation and supply of renewable energy products, including solar, battery storage, and more.
Why Choose
Royston Solar Solutions
Competitive Pricing
We offer premium, cost-effective solutions for renewable energy assets, tailored to meet the needs of both domestic and commercial properties.
Guarantee
All our installations are backed by a comprehensive “no-quibble” guarantee, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence in our work.
Prompt Service
We provide a detailed installation schedule and work flexibly around your commitments to minimize disruption to your daily activities.
Experienced Team
Our team brings over a decade of expertise in implementing renewable energy solutions, delivering exceptional results with professionalism and precision.
Understanding Your Solar Investment in Hertfordshire
Maximising Your Solar Self Consumption Ratio
Self-consumption is the percentage of solar energy you use directly rather than export to the grid. Pair your EV & solar solutions in Cambs with battery storage and a smart tariff, and that figure goes up significantly, cutting your bills further.
Solar Technology Micro Inverters vs String Inverters
String inverters are cost-effective for unshaded roofs. Micro-inverters work panel by panel, so shading on one doesn’t drag down the rest. We’ll recommend the right option for your roof during your solar panel design and installation in Cambridge or wherever you’re based.
Grid Tied Security vs Off Grid Independence
Grid-tied systems give you bill savings and SEG export payments while keeping mains power as backup. Off-grid systems offer full independence but need larger battery capacity. Most Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire homeowners go grid-tied, it’s the practical choice for most properties.
Homeowners Guide to Solar Panels and Battery Storage
Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days in the UK
Yes, solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sun. Output drops on overcast days but doesn’t stop. Across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, even winter months produce meaningful generation, especially with battery storage to bank what’s captured.
Are Solar Panels with Battery Storage Worth It
For most homeowners, yes. Residential solar panels and battery storage across Cambridgeshire towns pay back within 7 to 10 years. Add an EV charger and savings stack faster, you’re using your own generated power for driving too.
Solar for Every Home South Facing Roofs and Beyond
South-facing is ideal but not essential. East-west split arrays, flat roof mounts, and optimised panel angles mean solar panel installers in Cambridgeshire can find a workable solution for most property types.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical 4kWp residential system costs between £5,000 and £7,000 fully installed, including inverter and mounting. Larger systems or those with battery storage will cost more. Solar panel installation in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire is priced on a per-property basis, we provide a free, itemised quote before you commit to anything.
Most home installations complete in one day. Larger systems or combined solar and battery storage installs may take two days. We book everything in advance, arrive on time, and leave your home clean and tidy. For solar panel installers in Huntingdon, St Neots, and Wisbech, lead times are typically two to four weeks from survey.
In most cases, no. Solar panels on standard UK homes fall under permitted development rights, meaning no formal planning application is required. Listed buildings and conservation area properties are exceptions and may need prior consent. We check all of this during your initial survey and advise accordingly, no nasty surprises later.
Yes, in most cases. Already got panels? We add battery storage to existing systems across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire all the time. It is one of the most common jobs we do. Compatibility depends on your inverter and setup, which we check during a site visit before recommending anything.
The Smart Export Guarantee is a government-backed scheme that pays you for surplus electricity you export back to the grid. Rates vary by energy supplier and tariff. With MCS-certified solar panel installation, you’re automatically eligible to apply. It’s not a huge earner, but it reduces your net energy cost over time.
Very little. Panels are designed to handle UK weather and self-clean in rain. An annual check of the inverter readings and a visual inspection every couple of years is usually sufficient. We’re available for any queries post-installation, and most systems come with monitoring apps so you can track output yourself day to day.
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No-Obligation Quote!
Connect with our team today to discuss your needs. We’ll conduct a thorough analysis of your current energy usage and design a customized, fully integrated renewable energy system tailored to your home or business.
Save Money
Reduce your energy expenses by up to 80%.
Earn income
Earn by exporting surplus energy with SEG accreditation and solar certifications from Royston Solar Solutions.
Take Control
Gain energy independence and protect yourself from rising costs.