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Power Your Home and Save Money: A Guide to Solar Panel Installation

  • Writer: GEC Electrical
    GEC Electrical
  • Sep 17
  • 2 min read

After a summer of sunshine, our customers who have invested in solar panel and battery installation are seeing the benefits of harnessing renewable energy.


Golden grass in foreground against a sunrise, with sunbeams illuminating a lush green meadow, creating a serene and warm atmosphere.

Adopting renewable energy solutions like solar panels can significantly reduce electricity bills, increase independence from volatile energy prices and drastically lower your home's carbon footprint. With a solar system you can earn money for any excess electricity your panels generate.


We understand there's a lot to consider when switching to solar and our experts can guide you through these decisions - here's a guide to some of the panels, mounting systems, and battery storage solutions we offer to simplify the process.


Aiko Neostar 2S

Offers a sleek, all-black design and high efficiency of up to 23.1%. It minimizes power loss from partial shading and comes with impressive warranties: a 25-year product warranty and a 30-year linear power warranty.


Aiko solar panel standing upright with a slightly open hinged enclosure on the side. Plain white background.
Aiko Solar Penl

Perlight Delta:

This all-black panel combines modern aesthetics with a smart design. Its parallel cell layout reduces energy loss from shading, ensuring consistent power output, and it's backed by a 30-year product warranty and a 30-year linear performance warranty.


Close-up of a sleek black Perlight Delta solar panel with text listing features: 23.27% efficiency, anti-reflective, temp management, durability. White background.
Perlight Solar Panel

Trina Solar panel:

A powerhouse known for reliability and high power output and efficiency (up to 22.9%). The dual-glass design protects against micro-cracks and scratches, making it durable even in harsh environments.


  • Mounting systems


    • GSE In-Roof System:

      This innovative system integrates solar panels directly into your roof, replacing traditional roof coverings for a sleek, flush appearance. It's cost-effective, quick to install, and designed to be completely watertight.


    • Fastensol GS Tile Roof System: Ideal for homes with tile roofs, this system uses high-quality aluminum and stainless steel for a secure and durable foundation. It's designed for fast and easy installation.

      Solar panels mounted on a red tile roof. Text: "Fastensol Your Solar Partner" and "GS-ROOF TILE ROOF SYSTEM" on a red banner.
      Fastensol GS Tile Roof System Solar Panel

    Solar battery storage

    We recommend incorporating solar battery storage to maximize excess energy and further reduce costs. We partner with leading suppliers to provide the best solar installation for your needs. Examples of batteries we install are:


    Sigenergy

    Sigenergy's SigenStor is an all-in-one solar energy storage system that combines a Solar Inverter, EV DC Charger, Battery PCS, Battery Pack, and EMS into a single modular design. ​ It is simple, robust, versatile, and ideal for home energy needs. ​


    Sigenery Sigenstor picture illustrating a 5-in-One design with icons for EMS, Battery PCS, EV Charger, Battery Pack, and PV Inverter on a light backdrop.
    Sigenergy SigenStor

    EP Cube

    This compact system combines a hybrid inverter, UPS functionality, and lightweight, stackable battery modules using plug-and-play connectors. It offers flexible capacity from 6.6 kWh up to 19.9 kWh.


    Wall-mounted rectangular EP Cube by CanadianSolar; sleek, modern design with a gray panel and subtle lighting, set against a plain wall.
    EP Cube Solar Battery

    Tesla Powerwall

    A powerful and compact home battery with an integrated solar inverter, allowing for increased electricity bill savings and easy system expansion. It provides increased backup power with 11.4 kW of continuous output and receives new features and improved functionality through software updates.


    Sleek white rectangular battery pack with a logo, attached to a gray wall. Reflective surface with a red button on top. Minimalist setting.
    Tesla Powerwall

For more information Contact the experts at G.E.C. Electrical Contractors Ltd and one of our trained advisors will talk you through the solar installation process.


As a local, trusted supplier in Oxfordshire, we are committed to our customers to provide a cost-efficient renewable energy solution. We offer a no obligation quote to see if solar panel and battery installation is the right option for you.


GEC engineer in high-vis vest adjusts solar panel outdoors, focused expression, trees and blue sky in background.
GEC Solar installation engineer

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