Looking to cut your electricity bills? You’re in the right place.
We’re Solar Squirrel, a team of proper, local solar panel installers helping homes across West Sussex and nearby make the move to clean energy. We keep things simple, honest, and neat.
Smart designs, clean installs, built to last.
Keep your extra energy to use at night or sell it back to the grid.
Charge your car at home with a fast, tidy setup.
Not sure where to start? We’ll talk you through it.
We’re a full-service electrical team too, not just solar.
The cost depends on the size of your home and the amount of energy you use, but most domestic solar panel installations in the UK typically start from around £4,000 to £6,000. If you add battery storage, that cost will go up, but so will your savings. We’ll give you a proper, personalised quote during your free survey.
Yes, you can benefit from the Zero VAT scheme on solar panels and batteries (for domestic installs), and in some cases, you can sell your excess energy back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). We’ll explain what applies to you based on your setup and provider.
On average, UK homeowners save £300–£600 per year, sometimes more if you add battery storage or work from home during the day. Your savings depend on:
Most domestic systems are installed in 1–2 days. Bigger or more complex systems might take a little longer. We’ll go over the full timeline during your site survey.
We visit your home (or site), check your roof space, electrical setup, and talk through your energy use. It usually takes 30–45 minutes. After that, we’ll send you a clear, no-pressure quote.
Yes, they still generate power on overcast days, just less than in full sun. Battery storage can help you make the most of what you generate all year round.
Not necessarily. You can still benefit from solar panels without one, especially if you’re home during the day. But adding a battery means you can use your own power in the evenings or during load shedding, and avoid buying electricity at peak rates.
Most panels last 25–30 years, and many come with warranties of 20+ years. Inverters and batteries might need replacing sooner, but we’ll talk you through it all.
We’re based in Washington, just outside Worthing, and we mostly serve West Sussex, Hampshire and Parts of Surrey and the South Coast.
