What to Expect from a Solar & Battery Quote in York

When you’re looking into solar panel installation in York, we know you want clear, straightforward answers. At Wright Renewables as trusted local solar installers and proud OVO Solar & Heating partners, we make sure every quote is transparent, detailed, and tailored to your home.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect when we send you a quote for a solar and battery system.

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1. Next Steps: From Deposit to Switch-On

Your quote sets out the simple journey ahead:

• Deposit – a small upfront payment secures your installation.
• Booking your date – typically within 4–6 weeks, depending on demand and approvals.
• Installation – scaffolding goes up, panels, inverter and battery are fitted, and we connect you to the grid.
• Handover pack – we guide you through your new system, warranties, and support.

It’s designed to be stress-free – and as a local team, we’re always just a call away.

2. The Quote Breakdown

Every quote shows:

• The number of solar panels, their wattage, and warranty details.
• The inverter – the brains of your system, converting solar into usable electricity.
• Battery storage – often one or two units, giving you flexibility for evening use.
• Extras like mounting kits, labour, and protective canopies.

3. Product Descriptions

Your quote includes the exact specifications of the panels, inverter, and batteries. For example:

• Jinko 440W All-Black Panels – Tier 1, 25-year warranty.
• Fox ESS Hybrid Inverter – efficient, reliable, and expandable.
• Fox ESS Batteries – modular, slim, and scalable, with a 10-year warranty.

4. Recommended Add-Ons

We’ll sometimes suggest extras that boost performance or safety, such as:

• Loft boarding – safe access to equipment.
• Immersion controllers (Eddi) – use excess solar to heat water rather than exporting to the grid.

These aren’t mandatory, but they can help maximise your savings.

5. Roof Layout

We provide a diagram showing how panels will be arranged on your roof, taking into account orientation and pitch. For York properties, a 30° pitch facing south is near-perfect for solar generation.

6. Savings & SEG Income

Your quote includes a clear estimate of:

• Electricity savings – what you’ll save annually by using solar power.
• SEG income – payments you’ll earn for exporting surplus power back to the grid.

7. Payback & Investment Timeline

We map out when your system will pay for itself. Typically, you’ll break even around year 15. After that, it’s profit – every unit of energy generated is free power or income.

We include all assumptions (inflation rates, energy prices, warranty replacements) so you know the numbers are realistic.

8. System Performance Estimates

Using MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) calculations, we show how much energy your system will generate and how much you’ll use directly.

With batteries, homes in York often reach around 88% grid independence – meaning you hardly need to buy electricity in summer months.

9. Fire Detection Regulations

We follow IET guidelines, and where required, recommend smoke detectors to keep your system compliant and safe.

10. Survey Findings

We summarise key survey notes – such as inverter location, whether planning permission is required, and any preparatory work needed. For most York homes, no extra permissions are required.

11. Important Information

Finally, your quote outlines:

• Deposit protection insurance – your deposit is always safe.
• Workmanship warranty – our installations are covered for 2 years.
• Manufacturer warranties – up to 25 years on panels, 10 years on batteries.
• Cancellation rights & complaints procedure – giving you complete peace of mind.

Why Choose Wright Renewables in York?

• We’re local solar installers, based in Worksop and covering Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
• We’re approved partners of OVO Solar & Heating – no subcontractors, just trained, vetted installers.
• We pride ourselves on professional, friendly service backed by decades of experience.

Thinking about going solar in York? Contact Wright Renewables today and we’ll provide you with a detailed, transparent quote – so you know exactly what to expect.

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