Solar Panels Hammersmith

Yes, many homes in Hammersmith can be suitable for solar panels, but suitability depends on the individual property. Roof size, orientation, pitch, shading, roof condition and surrounding buildings can all influence the design and expected performance of a solar PV system.

Switched On London assesses the property and its electrical requirements before specifying a solar installation.

No. Solar panels do not necessarily require a south-facing roof. East and west-facing roof areas can also form part of an effective solar PV design, depending on the property, available roof space, shading and household energy usage.

For Hammersmith properties with multiple roof orientations, the system can be designed around the usable roof areas rather than relying on a single roof elevation.

Solar panels can be installed on many Victorian and Edwardian properties, subject to the suitability of the roof, structure and electrical installation. Features such as chimney stacks, rooflights, extensions, dormers and different roof orientations need to be considered during the design.

The solar PV system should therefore be specified around the individual property rather than using a standard panel layout.

The appropriate number of solar panels depends on your available roof space, household electricity consumption, roof orientation, shading and what you want the system to achieve.

Switched On London designs the solar array around the property and its energy requirements rather than simply fitting the maximum number of panels possible.

A home battery can allow electricity generated by solar panels to be stored for use later rather than being used only when the panels are generating electricity. Whether battery storage is appropriate depends on your household consumption, solar generation, electricity tariff and when you typically use electricity.

We assess the solar PV system and battery together so that they work as one integrated home energy system.

A battery can often be added to an existing solar PV installation, but compatibility depends on the existing panels, inverter, electrical installation and proposed battery system.

Switched On London can assess an existing solar installation and determine how battery storage could be integrated safely and effectively.

Yes. Solar panels, battery storage and EV charging can be designed as part of the same home electrical system. Depending on the equipment and configuration, surplus solar generation can contribute towards charging an electric vehicle.

We consider existing and future EV charging requirements when designing a solar and battery system.

Not necessarily. A standard grid-connected solar PV system normally shuts down during a power cut for safety reasons. Providing backup power requires compatible battery equipment and a system specifically designed to provide that functionality.

If backup power is important to you, it should be considered during the initial solar and battery design.

Planning requirements depend on the property and proposed installation. Many domestic solar installations may fall within permitted development rights, but different requirements can apply to listed buildings, conservation areas and properties where permitted development rights are restricted.

Any relevant planning, building and electrical requirements should be considered before installation.

Some solar PV and battery installations require notification to or approval from the relevant Distribution Network Operator. The requirements depend on the system design, inverter capacity and proposed grid export arrangements.

Switched On London considers grid connection and export requirements as part of the solar design process.

Where applicable, Switched On London manages the project through installation, commissioning, MCS certification and handover, providing the relevant documentation for the completed solar PV system.

Installation time depends on the size and complexity of the system, roof access, electrical work, battery installation and any additional work required at the property.

The installation programme can be confirmed once the property has been assessed and the final solar and battery system has been designed.

Contact Switched On London to arrange an assessment of your Hammersmith property. We can review the roof, existing electrical installation, household energy usage and future requirements before recommending an appropriate solar PV and battery system.

The aim is to design a system around your home and how you use energy rather than sell a standard solar package.