Wickes Solar Panels

Indy62

We are getting a new roof fitted Leeds in August, so thinking about getting Solar Panels too. We use 5K kwh per year and have an EV.

I have followed Martin’s advice and got quotes from the 3 suppliers Glow Green, Project Solar and So Energy, using the Federation of Master Builders tool. I have also got a quote from Wickes. Has anyone had any experience with Wickes or the above. Any advice would be greatly appreciated? TIA

Screwdriva

Which Martin are you referring to and why did you select Project Solar, So Energy and Wickes?

They have poor reputations and some use subcontractors to do the work. Instead, try to find an installer who will offer ethical panels (not Chinese) and a Tesla Powerwall 3, and you should have an excellent experience.

Indy62

I’m talking about Martin Lewis. I followed the advice on his website, apart from Wickes. I have followed Martin since 2006 and trust what he states on MSE website. Do you have any advice on suppliers?

QrizB

I’m talking about Martin Lewis. I followed the advice on his website, apart from Wickes. I have followed Martin since 2006 and trust what he states on MSE website.

I think Screwdriva's point is that Martin Lewis sold this site to Money Supermarket in 2012 for £87 million. He might contribute a few words here and there but this hasn't been his site for 14 years now.

Do you have any advice on suppliers?

Project Solar have a bit of a reputation, and not in a good way. Would you be able to share the four quotes you've already received so we can critique them?

If you'd like a Tesla Powerwall, put your address in here:

https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/support/certified-installers?productType=powerwall

... and let us know how you get on.

Exiled_Tyke

If you are in Leeds I would definitely consider Leeds Solar. I've found them very fair and extremely knowledgeable. It's difficult to get quick timescales from them but that's probably a symptom of their success .