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Produce renewable electricity directly from daylight using panels installed on your property.
MCS Certified Solar PV Installers
Solar PV & Battery Storage Installation in Hertfordshire
Generate more of your own electricity, reduce reliance on the grid and make smarter use of energy at home.
NCS designs Solar PV and battery-storage systems around your property, electricity usage, roof layout, tariff and future energy requirements.
Solar PV • Battery Storage • EV Charging • Heat Pump Integration
Property-specific design
Battery options
Generation projections
MCS-certified installation
Renewable Electricity
Generate More of the Energy Your Home Uses
Solar photovoltaic panels convert daylight into electricity that can be used throughout your home.
When your property is using electricity while the panels are generating, that solar electricity can reduce the amount you need to purchase from the grid.
Any surplus electricity can potentially be exported or, where a suitable home battery is installed, stored for use later.
NCS designs each system around the individual property. Roof orientation, available area, shading, electricity consumption and future requirements are all considered before recommending the final Solar PV and battery design.
Why Choose Solar PV?
Clean Energy Designed Around Your Home
A well-designed Solar PV system can help reduce purchased electricity while giving you greater control over how energy is generated, stored and used.
Reduce Grid Purchases
Use more electricity generated at home and reduce the amount you need to buy from your supplier.
Store Surplus Energy
Add battery storage so excess generation can be used later in the day or overnight.
Lower-Carbon Energy
Generate renewable electricity and reduce reliance on conventionally generated grid electricity.
Solar PV Installation Costs
How Much Does a Solar PV System Cost?
Solar installation cost depends on far more than simply the number of panels.
Roof access, system capacity, inverter specification, electrical work and whether battery storage is included can all affect the final proposal.
NCS therefore prepares a property-specific quotation rather than using a single standard price for every home.
Number of solar panels
Panel specification
Roof layout & access
Inverter specification
Battery capacity
Scaffolding requirements
Electrical upgrades
Installation complexity
System Sizing
How Many Solar Panels Does Your Home Need?
The right system size depends on your electricity use, available roof area and what you want the installation to achieve. Bigger is not automatically better.
Roof Space
The usable roof area determines how many panels can
physically be installed.
Orientation
Direction and pitch influence expected generation
throughout the year.
Usage
Your annual electricity demand helps determine an
appropriate system capacity.
Future Demand
EV charging, heat pumps and other future loads can
also influence the design.
Home Battery Storage
Make Better Use of the Electricity You Generate
Without battery storage, surplus solar generation may be exported when your home does not need it.
A home battery gives you another option. Electricity generated earlier can potentially be stored and used when household demand is higher.
Battery storage can also form part of a wider smart-energy strategy involving time-of-use tariffs, electric vehicles and electrically powered heating.
Store surplus solar generation
Increase self-consumption
Use stored energy later
Smart-tariff potential
Solar + battery design
Future-energy flexibility
Smarter Home Energy
Solar PV Can Be Part of a Bigger Energy System
Your future electricity demand matters when designing the system. Solar PV can work alongside other technologies rather than operating as a standalone installation.
Solar + Battery
Store surplus generation and make more of the electricity produced by your own system.
Solar + Electric Vehicle
EV charging can significantly increase household electricity demand and may influence system sizing.
Solar + Heat Pump
A heat pump moves more of your home's heating demand onto electricity, making coordinated energy design increasingly valuable.
Professional Solar Installation
The NCS Solar PV Installation Process
We assess the property and your electricity requirements before recommending the final equipment and system capacity.
1
Initial Enquiry
Tell us about your property, electricity usage, tariff and what you would like the system to achieve.
2
Property Review
We assess roof layout, orientation, shading, available space and electrical requirements.
3
System Design
Panel capacity, inverter and any proposed battery storage are designed around the property.
4
Performance Projection
We provide estimated generation and other relevant performance information for the proposed system.
5
Final Proposal
You receive a detailed quotation outlining the equipment, design and installation requirements.
6
Installation
Our team completes the Solar PV, inverter, electrical and battery installation where applicable.
7
Commissioning
The system is tested and commissioned and the monitoring platform is configured where applicable.
8
Handover & Support
We explain how the system operates and provide the relevant installation documentation and aftercare.
Property-Specific Projections
Understanding the Potential Performance of Your System
Solar performance varies between properties, which is why our proposals consider the factors relevant to your home rather than relying on generic savings figures.
Estimated Generation
Expected electricity generation based on the proposed array and property characteristics.
Self-Consumption
An estimate of how much generated electricity may be consumed directly within the property.
Battery Usage
Where battery storage is included, its role within the proposed energy strategy can also be modelled.
Grid Import
The system can help reduce how much electricity needs to be purchased from the grid.
Export Potential
Surplus electricity may potentially be exported, subject to your tariff and relevant arrangements.
Long-Term Value
Projections can help you understand the potential financial and energy impact over time.
Why Choose NCS?
Renewable Energy, Heating & Electrical Expertise
Solar PV does not exist in isolation from the rest of the home. NCS combines renewable-energy, heating and electrical experience to design systems with the wider property in mind.
Established Since 2000
MCS Certified Installer
NICEIC Approved Contractor
TrustMark Registered
Solar PV & Battery Expertise
Renewable Heating Specialists
Property-Specific Design
Ongoing Customer Support
Local Solar Installers
Solar PV Installation Across Hertfordshire
NCS provides Solar PV and battery-storage surveys, system design and installation across Hertfordshire and surrounding parts of the South East.
Hertford
Ware
Stevenage
Welwyn Garden City
St Albans
Hitchin
Harpenden
Bishop's Stortford
Broxbourne
Hoddesdon
Loughton
Hertfordshire & South East
Frequently Asked Questions
Solar PV & Battery Storage FAQs
Do solar panels work on cloudy days?
Yes. Solar PV panels generate electricity from daylight, so they continue to produce electricity during overcast conditions. Output will normally be lower than during stronger sunlight.
How many solar panels do I need?
There is no single correct number for every home. Roof area, orientation, shading, annual electricity usage and future demand all influence the most appropriate system capacity.
Do I need battery storage?
No. Solar PV can be installed without a battery. However, a battery can allow surplus electricity to be stored for later use and may increase the proportion of generated energy used within the home.
Can I add a battery to an existing Solar PV system?
In many cases, yes. The existing equipment and electrical installation would first need to be reviewed so that an appropriate battery solution can be recommended.
Can solar panels charge an electric car?
Solar electricity can contribute towards EV charging. The amount available at any particular time depends on generation, household demand, charger configuration and any battery-storage strategy.
Can Solar PV work with an Air Source Heat Pump?
Yes. A heat pump increases a property's electricity demand, so Solar PV and battery storage can form part of a wider low-carbon home-energy system.
Can I export unused solar electricity?
Surplus electricity can potentially be exported to the grid from a suitable installation, subject to the relevant connection requirements and your chosen electricity/export arrangements.
How long does a Solar PV installation take?
Installation time varies with array size, roof access, scaffolding, battery storage and electrical requirements. NCS can confirm the expected programme once the final system design is complete.
What affects how much electricity my panels generate?
Panel capacity, roof orientation, roof pitch, shading, local conditions and system design all influence annual electricity generation.
How much can Solar PV save me?
Savings depend on system generation, how much electricity you consume while it is being generated, battery usage, electricity prices and export arrangements. For this reason, NCS provides property-specific projections rather than guaranteeing a fixed saving.
Start Your Solar Project
Receive Your Personalised Solar PV Quotation
Complete the form below with details about your property, annual electricity usage, tariff and future energy plans. This helps our team prepare a more useful initial proposal for Solar PV and battery storage.
✓ Takes approximately 2–3 minutes
✓ No-obligation quotation
✓ Property-specific recommendations
Solar generation, savings, self-consumption and payback projections are estimates. Actual results depend on system design, installation conditions, weather, shading, electricity tariffs, export arrangements and household usage patterns.