Solar Panel Installation in Hastings & East Sussex
Generate more of your own electricity and take greater control over how your home uses energy.
Carley Renewables designs and installs solar panel systems for homeowners across Hastings and East Sussex, with each installation considered around the property, available roof space, household electricity use and what the homeowner wants to achieve.
Generate more of the electricity your home uses
Solar panels convert daylight into electricity that can be used throughout your home. When your panels are generating, the electricity produced can contribute towards the everyday demand from appliances, lighting and other electrical equipment, reducing the amount that needs to be purchased from the grid.
The amount a system can generate will depend on factors including the size of the installation, roof orientation, shading, weather and seasonal conditions. Our role is to help you understand what is realistically suitable for your property rather than simply fitting as many panels as possible.
Solar panels designed around your home
No two properties use electricity in exactly the same way.
A household that is occupied throughout the day may use solar generation differently from a home that is largely empty until the evening. Someone planning to buy an electric vehicle may also have very different future energy requirements from someone whose priority is simply reducing electricity bought from the grid.
The result should be a system that makes sense for the property rather than a one size fits all recommendation.
- Available roof space
- Roof orientation and layout
- Potential shading
- Current electricity use
- When electricity is typically used
- Future energy requirements
- Battery storage
- EV charging
- The homeowner’s priorities
Solar panels and battery storage
Solar panels generate electricity during daylight hours, but households do not always use that electricity at the same time it is being generated. This is where battery storage can become useful.
A home battery can store surplus electricity generated during the day and make that energy available later, such as during the evening when solar generation has reduced. For homeowners considering both technologies, we can look at solar panels and battery storage as one connected energy system.
Thinking about storing the electricity you generate?
Explore battery storage →Solar panels and EV charging
If you own an electric vehicle or expect to in the future, it is worth considering EV charging when designing your wider energy setup.
Solar generation can contribute towards the electricity used to charge an electric car at home, depending on when the vehicle is connected, the amount of electricity being generated and the other demands within the property. We can help you look at solar panels and home EV charging together rather than treating them as completely separate installations.
Planning to charge a vehicle at home?
Explore EV chargers →What happens to solar electricity you do not use?
Electricity generated by your solar panels will normally be used by the property first. Depending on how the system is configured, surplus electricity may then be:
A home battery can retain surplus electricity for later use.
Additional loads may be able to use available generation.
Electricity that is not used or stored may be exported back to the electricity network where appropriate.
The exact behaviour depends on the system installed and how it is configured.
Is my property suitable for solar panels?
Many different property types can be suitable for solar panels, but suitability should be assessed rather than assumed.
Roof size and orientation are important, but they are not the only considerations. Shading, structural condition, electrical setup and how much electricity the household actually uses can all affect the recommendation.
You do not need to work this out yourself. Start your Carley Energy Profile and tell us a little about your home.
Our solar panel installation process
Tell us about your home
Start with a few simple questions about your property, electricity use and what you want to achieve.
Property assessment
We assess the property and determine what type of solar installation may be appropriate.
System design
A system is designed around the home and its energy requirements.
Clear proposal
We explain the recommended installation and what is included.
Installation
The solar panel system is professionally installed and commissioned.
Ongoing support
We remain available after installation should you need guidance or support with your system.
Solar panel installation across Hastings & East Sussex
Carley Renewables installs solar panels in Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea, Battle, Rye, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Pevensey and Robertsbridge, across the wider East Sussex area, and out into Kent, Tunbridge Wells and parts of Surrey.
If you are unsure whether your property falls within our service area, get in touch or enter your postcode through our Energy Profile.
Areas we cover →Solar panel FAQs
Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight rather than relying exclusively on direct sunshine, although generation varies depending on conditions.
Do I need a south facing roof?
Not necessarily. Different roof orientations can potentially support viable solar installations. The property needs to be assessed individually.
Do I need battery storage with solar panels?
No. Solar panels can operate without a battery. Battery storage may, however, allow you to keep more of your generated electricity for use later.
Can solar panels charge an electric car?
Solar generation can contribute towards EV charging, although the amount will depend on generation, household demand and when the vehicle is charging.
Can you add panels to an existing system?
Potentially. Existing equipment, available roof space and the electrical configuration would need to be assessed first.
Ready to see what solar could do for your home?
Tell us about your property and what you are hoping to achieve.
Your energy profile — ready to charge