Start with the roof and shading
Orientation, usable roof area, pitch, shading and roof condition influence what can sensibly be installed.
Everso Local advice · Solar
Is solar right for my home? What to consider before requesting a quote
A practical starting guide to solar PV, roof suitability, electricity use and battery discussions. This guide is designed to help you have a better first conversation and make a more informed decision, not to replace assessment by an appropriately competent professional.
Understand when you use electricity
Annual consumption is useful, but the timing of usage matters too. Daytime demand, electric vehicles, heat pumps and working from home can change the value of self-generated electricity.
Treat battery storage as a separate decision
A battery can increase self-consumption but adds cost and should be sized around your objectives and usage rather than automatically included.
Questions customers commonly ask
Does a roof have to face south for solar?
No. Other orientations can still be suitable, although generation patterns and output vary.
What should I have ready for a solar enquiry?
Your postcode, roof photos if available, recent electricity usage and information about major future loads such as an EV or heat pump are helpful.