Domestic · Solar
Solar panel installation
across Newcastle &
the North East
MCS certified solar PV panels, battery storage and EV charger integration designed,
installed and commissioned across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside,
South Tyneside and Northumberland. Every installation designed around
your actual energy usage, not just your roof.
◈ EV Integration
◈ MCS Certified
◈ Battery Storage
MCS certified solar installers
Solar panel installation you can trust
across the North East
Solar panels are a significant investment and the difference between a well designed system and a poorly designed one is thousands of pounds over its lifetime. A system designed around your actual energy usage, with the right number of panels, the right inverter and the right battery storage, will pay back significantly faster than one sized purely for the roof.
MCS certified solar installers are required by law to meet strict quality and safety standards. MCS certification is also a prerequisite for the Smart Export Guarantee, the government scheme that pays you for the excess electricity your panels generate and export back to the grid. Every installation we carry out is MCS certified and fully eligible for SEG payments.
We install solar panels, battery storage systems and EV charger integration across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Northumberland including Gosforth, Jesmond, Whitley Bay, Ponteland, Darras Hall and the wider North East.
What's included
A complete solar install,
designed for your home
We survey your roof, model your energy usage and design the system around how you actually use power. Not just the roof area available.
- Roof and electrical survey
- MCS-compliant system design
- Solar panels & mounting
- Inverter installation
- Battery storage (optional)
- EV charging integration (optional)
- Grid connection & DNO notification
- Monitoring app & MCS certificate
Battery storage
Solar battery storage across the North East
A solar battery stores the excess electricity your panels generate during the day so you can use it in the evening and overnight rather than exporting it back to the grid at a lower rate. Adding battery storage to your solar system significantly increases your self-consumption and reduces your reliance on grid electricity.
How battery storage works
Your solar panels generate electricity throughout the day. Without a battery, any excess electricity not used immediately is exported to the grid. With a battery, that excess electricity is stored and used when your panels are not generating, typically in the evening and overnight. A well sized battery can cover the majority of your evening and overnight electricity demand.
Battery storage with EV integration
Combining solar panels, battery storage and an EV charger creates a fully integrated home energy system. Your panels charge your battery during the day, your battery charges your car overnight and any remaining excess is exported to the grid under the Smart Export Guarantee. We design and install fully integrated solar, battery and EV systems across the North East.
Retrofitting battery storage
Already have solar panels installed by us? We can retrofit battery storage to your existing system. Get in touch and we will assess your current installation and recommend the right battery for your usage and budget.
Smart Export Guarantee
Get paid for the electricity your solar panels generate
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government backed scheme that requires energy suppliers with more than 150,000 customers to offer a tariff to small scale renewable generators. In plain English, it means your energy supplier pays you for every unit of electricity your solar panels generate and export back to the grid.
How much can you earn from SEG?
SEG rates vary between energy suppliers and change regularly. As a guide, most SEG tariffs currently pay between 3p and 15p per kWh exported.
The amount you earn depends on how much electricity your panels generate, how much you use yourself and how much is exported.
A well designed system with battery storage maximises self-consumption and reduces exports,
but a system without battery storage will export more and earn more from SEG.
MCS certification and SEG
To be eligible for Smart Export Guarantee payments your solar installation must be carried out by an MCS certified installer.
Every solar installation we carry out is MCS certified, meaning you are eligible to apply for SEG payments from
your energy supplier as soon as your system is commissioned.
Applying for SEG
Once your system is installed and commissioned, you apply directly to your energy supplier for SEG payments.
We provide your MCS certificate and all the documentation your supplier needs as part of the handover pack.
Most suppliers process SEG applications within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the required documentation.
Commercial solar
Commercial solar panel installation across the North East
Solar panels are not just for homes. Commercial properties across the North East can significantly reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint with a properly designed solar PV system. With commercial energy prices significantly higher than domestic rates, the payback period on a commercial solar installation is often faster than on a domestic system.
Commercial solar PV installation
We design and install solar PV systems for commercial properties across the North East including offices, retail premises, warehouses, industrial units and hospitality venues. Every commercial system is MCS certified and fully eligible for Smart Export Guarantee payments.
Commercial battery storage
Adding battery storage to a commercial solar installation allows businesses to store excess generation and use it during peak tariff periods, significantly reducing grid electricity costs. We design commercial battery storage systems around your business energy profile and usage patterns.
EV charging for commercial properties
Combining commercial solar with EV charging infrastructure allows businesses to charge their fleet vehicles using renewable energy generated on site. We design and install integrated solar and EV charging systems for commercial properties across the North East.
Why MDS NE
Cut your bills, properly
Solar only pays back if the system is designed around your real usage. We design it that way.
- MCS-certified installsEvery installation we carry out is MCS certified, which is required for Smart Export Guarantee payments and most manufacturer warranties.
- Honest yield estimatesWe give you conservative, realistic figures based on your actual roof, usage and location. Not inflated sales projections.
- Battery & EV readyEvery system we design can accommodate future battery storage and EV charger integration, whether you add them now or later. now.
- Local aftercareWe are here for servicing, monitoring and any future upgrades.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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