Independent · National · No sales pressure
Why Solar. Answered.
Y Solar is the UK's education-led guide to going solar — real answers on cost, grants and payback, then a straight match to vetted, MCS-certified installers. No call centre, no pushy sales visit. Just a form, an email, and installers who actually cover your postcode.
MCS-certified
Every installer we refer, every time
UK-wide
National coverage, no exceptions
Email only
No phone line, no cold calls, ever
Why solar, really?
Solar isn't just about the panels — it's the case for owning more of your own electricity. Lower exposure to rising grid prices, a stronger EPC rating, and a system that keeps paying you back for decades.
No sales pressure
We don't cold-call and we don't operate a phone line. You tell us about your property by web form, we reply by email, and every installer we introduce is independently MCS-certified.
Built for the whole UK
From Edinburgh to Cardiff, we match enquiries with installers who genuinely cover your postcode — not a single regional patch pretending to be national.
What we help with
All services →Solar Panel Installation
MCS-certified rooftop solar installed by vetted local installers, from survey to switch-on.
Battery Storage Systems
Store the power your panels generate and use more of it after dark, cutting your grid reliance further.
EV Charger Installation
Pair solar with a home EV charger to fuel your car largely on electricity you generate yourself.
Solar Panel Maintenance
Keep panels performing at their best with scheduled servicing, cleaning and repairs.
System Health Checks
An independent check-up for existing solar systems, spotting underperformance before it costs you.
MCS-Certified Installations
Every installer in our network is MCS-certified — the standard that unlocks SEG payments and grants.
Questions homeowners ask us first
Is Y Solar a solar installer?
No. Y Solar is an independent guide that connects you with vetted, MCS-certified installers — we don't install panels ourselves.
How do I get a quote?
Submit your postcode and a few details through our contact form. We reply by email — there's no phone line and no cold calls.
Are all installers you work with MCS-certified?
Yes. Every installer referral is MCS-certified — the standard required for Smart Export Guarantee registration and most grant schemes.
Does it cost anything to use Y Solar?
No. Getting matched with installers through Y Solar is free, with no obligation to proceed.
Ready to find out if solar is worth it for you?
Tell us about your property — we'll connect you with MCS-certified installers who can give you a real answer, not a sales script.