Tom and his small team survey your roof, design your system, and install it. No salespeople. No subcontractors. Usually done in a single day.
What Tom Does
Solar, Batteries, EV Chargers & Maintenance
Tom covers everything you need to power your home with clean energy.
Solar Panels
Premium panels on homes across Southampton. 3kW–6kW+ systems with 0% VAT and 25-year warranties.
Battery Storage
Store your solar for evenings and overnight. Tom fits SigEnergy, Fox ESS, and GoodWe batteries.
EV Chargers
Charge your vehicle with free solar power. Smart chargers with V2H capability.
Maintenance
Annual cleaning, inspection, and performance checks. Tom services all brands, not just his own installs.
Flat roofs · Van der Valk system
Flat roofs, fitted on the Van der Valk system.
Got a flat roof on an extension, garage or dormer? It is one of the easier places to put solar. We fit flat-roof systems on the Van der Valk mounting kit, made by Dutch mounting specialists Van der Valk Solar Systems.
What that means for your roof
- Held down by weight, not fixed through the roof covering
- South or east-west layouts to suit the space
- Roof strength and wind loading checked at the survey
How It Works
Four steps to solar.
Call Tom
Give Tom a ring or fill in the form. He'll chat through your options and answer any questions.
Free Survey
Tom visits your home, checks your roof, and designs the ideal system for your property.
Installation Day
Tom installs your system, typically in just one day. Minimal fuss, tidy finish.
Start Saving
Your system goes live and you start generating free electricity from your roof.
How Much Could You Save?
Use our calculator to estimate your solar savings based on your home and energy usage.
Your Savings Estimate
Configure your system on the left and hit calculate to see your projected savings.
Solar Panel Costs in Southampton
0% VAT on domestic solar installations.
| System | Cost (0% VAT) | Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 3kW 2-bed | £4,000-6,000 | £688-770/yr |
| 4kW 3-bed | £5,000-8,000 | £918-1,026/yr |
| 5kW 3-4 bed | £7,000-9,000 | £1,148-1,283/yr |
| 6kW 4+ bed | £8,500-11,000 | £1,377-1,539/yr |
0% VAT
No VAT on domestic solar installations since April 2022. Saves you £1,000-2,850.
Smart Export Guarantee
Get paid for the electricity you don't use. We'll find the best export tariff for your system at survey.
Add Property Value
Solar panels add 4-6% to your property value and improve your EPC rating.
Three Brands, One Expert Team
Tom exclusively installs systems from three industry-leading brands, each offering unique advantages for your home.
SigEnergy
5-in-1 Home Energy System
Premium integrated system with DC EV charger
Fox ESS
UK's #1 Solar Battery
35%+ UK market share, 4.7/5 Trustpilot
GoodWe
Global Technology Leader
Free 10-year warranty via PLUS+ programme
Complete Packages
Solar & Battery Packages
Tom installs solar panels and battery storage together for maximum savings. Three packages from three premium brands, starting from just £7,500 with 0% VAT.
Why Choose Tom
Why Southampton homeowners choose Solent Solar.
When you call Solent Solar, you get Tom and his small team. One team that surveys, designs, installs, and handles the aftercare — taking full responsibility for every detail.
MCS Certified
MCS certification guarantees quality standards and Smart Export Guarantee eligibility.
HIES Member
Consumer protection and insurance-backed guarantee through HIES membership.
One Small Team, Start to Finish
Tom and his team do the survey, the design, and the installation. No handoffs, no strangers.
1-Day Install
Most installations completed in a single day with minimal disruption to your routine.
0% VAT
No VAT on domestic solar panel and battery storage installations.
3 Premium Brands
SigEnergy, Fox ESS & GoodWe — the right solution for every budget.
Installs by Tom and the team
Hear it from Tom
Solar, inverters and batteries, explained.
Tom talks through how solar panels, inverters and batteries fit together, in a short video filmed in the barn. Got a question about your own home? Ask him at your free survey.
Southampton Solar
Southampton is ideal for solar energy.
1,750+ hours of annual sunshine and 18% more solar irradiance than the UK average.
18% More Sunshine
Southampton receives significantly more solar irradiance than the UK average, meaning your panels generate more per kWp installed.
Learn more6-8 Year Payback
Higher generation combined with 0% VAT and smart tariffs gives Southampton homeowners one of the fastest payback periods in the country.
Learn more3 Premium Brands
Tom installs SigEnergy, Fox ESS, and GoodWe, covering every budget from value to premium with full manufacturer-backed warranties.
Learn moreCustomer Reviews
What Tom's customers say.
Read them where you can check them.
We would rather point you at reviews you can verify than print quotes you cannot.
Our public reviews sit on our Google Business Profile, where every review stays attached to the account that wrote it.
What a Typical System Saves
Illustrative monthly bills for three typical Southampton homes, before and after. Your free survey gives your own figures.
Solar Energy Guides
Tom's expert advice on costs, savings, grants, and planning for Southampton homeowners
Tom Serves All of Southampton
From Bassett to Bitterne, Shirley to Sholing -- Tom installs solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers across every Southampton neighbourhood.
Related services & guides
A solar company near you — genuinely
Solent Solar is based in Whiteley, Fareham — so if you're looking for a solar company near you in Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Eastleigh or anywhere across the Solent, your survey, design and install are all done by the same local MCS-certified team.
Across Hampshire. We install right across the county from our base in Whiteley. See solar panels in Hampshire for county-wide costs, brands and installation detail.
Ready to Start Generating Free Electricity?
Get a free, no-obligation quote from Tom. He'll personally design a system tailored to your home and energy needs.