We connect you to the right
solar installer — for free.
Going Solar UK is an introduction service. We don’t design, supply, or fit solar systems ourselves. What we do is understand your project in plain English, then match you with a trusted, MCS-certified installer who’s a strong fit for your home — and they take it from there. Here’s exactly how that works, and what it means for you.
What Going Solar UK is — and what it isn’t
Being clear about this matters. It protects you, and it’s how a responsible introduction service should operate.
We are an introduction service
- A free service that helps you understand your solar options in plain English
- A matchmaker that connects you to an MCS-certified installer suited to your home and project
- Paid a commission by the installer when we make a successful introduction — never by you
- Independent of any single brand or installer, so the match is based on your needs, not a sales target
We aren’t an installer
- We’re not a contractor — we don’t design, survey, supply, or fit solar systems
- We don’t carry out any of the work, and we’re not responsible for it
- We don’t provide technical, financial, or product advice on your system
- We’re not a party to any contract you enter into with an installer
From first enquiry to installed system
Four clear stages. You stay in control at every one, and there’s no obligation to go ahead at any point.
You tell us about your project
You answer a few simple questions about your property and what you’re looking for — solar panels, a battery, or both. There’s no jargon and no commitment. This is just so we understand enough to match you with the right installer for the job.
We match you to an MCS-certified installer
Based on your location and project, we match you with one or more installers from our network who are MCS-certified and suited to work like yours. MCS certification is the accreditation you need to qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee and 0% VAT on solar.
You can always check an installer’s certification yourself on the MCS register before going ahead.
They get in touch and quote
From this point, you’re working directly with the installer — not with Going Solar UK. They’ll contact you to discuss your needs, arrange any survey, and provide a quote tailored to your home. All the technical detail, product choice, and pricing comes from them.
You compare and decide
You weigh up the quote in your own time, compare if you’ve had more than one, and decide whether to proceed. Nothing is binding until you sign directly with the installer. There’s no pressure and no obligation at any stage.
If it’s free to me, how does Going Solar UK make money?
A fair question, and one we’d rather answer up front. When we introduce you to an installer and that introduction leads to a job going ahead, the installer pays us a commission. You never pay us anything, and being paid this way doesn’t change which installer is right for you — we match on your project, not on commission.
Free to you, always
There’s no fee for our introduction service. The installer covers the cost, not you.
MCS-certified installers only
We only match you with installers certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
No pressure, no obligation
You’re free to walk away at any stage. An introduction is just that — the decision is always yours.
Things people ask us
Does Going Solar UK install solar panels?
No. Going Solar UK is not an installer or contractor and does not design, supply, or fit solar systems. We’re an introduction service — we connect you with an MCS-certified installer who carries out the work. The survey, quote, contract, and installation are all handled directly between you and that installer.
How much does it cost to use Going Solar UK?
Using Going Solar UK is completely free. We don’t charge you a fee for matching you with an installer. When an introduction leads to a job going ahead, we’re paid a commission by the installer — never by you. Any price you’re quoted comes from the installer and isn’t affected by our commission.
Who are the installers you match me with?
They’re solar installers from our network who are certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and suited to work like yours. MCS certification is what makes you eligible for the Smart Export Guarantee and 0% VAT. You can check any installer’s certification yourself on the MCS register before you commit.
Am I obliged to go ahead if I get matched?
Not at all. An introduction carries no obligation. You can speak to the installer, weigh up their quote, and decide not to proceed — at any stage, for any reason. Nothing is binding until you choose to sign a contract directly with the installer.
Who is responsible for the work carried out?
The installer is. Because the contract is directly between you and them, the installer is solely responsible for the advice they give, the products they supply, and the workmanship. We recommend you carry out your own checks — including MCS certification, insurance, and reviews — before entering into any contract.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your project and we’ll match you with MCS-certified installers near you — free, with no obligation, usually within one working day.
Get my free quotes →Going Solar UK is an introduction service only. We are not an installer, contractor, or supplier, and we do not design, survey, supply, install, or carry out any solar or related work. We do not provide technical, financial, or product advice. When you submit an enquiry, we pass your details to one or more third-party installers we consider a suitable match. Any survey, quotation, contract, and installation is arranged directly between you and that installer, who is solely responsible for the advice they give and the work they carry out. Going Solar UK is not a party to that contract and accepts no liability for the products, workmanship, conduct, or any loss or damage arising from any installer we introduce. We may receive a fee or commission from an installer when we introduce you. This never affects the price you pay or places any obligation on you. We recommend you carry out your own checks — including MCS certification, insurance, and reviews — before entering into any contract.