Solar panel installation in Faversham
A family-run, MCS certified team designing and fitting premium solar systems for homes across Faversham and the surrounding Kent villages.
Quality you can trust
Why choose solar for your Faversham home?
Faversham is one of the most characterful towns in Kent, with a housing landscape that reflects centuries of history packed into a beautifully compact area. You will find medieval and Georgian properties around Court Street, Abbey Street, and Market Place, Victorian terraces along streets near the station and West Street, classic interwar semis through Preston and Ospringe, larger detached family homes towards Davington and Boughton-under-Blean, traditional Kentish weatherboard and tile-hung cottages in the surrounding villages of Oare, Hernhill, and Selling, and a steady run of newer estates around Love Lane and Perry Court. Each of these property types brings its own roof shape, materials, and orientation, all of which influence how a solar system should be designed.
Our in-house team has been installing solar across Kent and the wider South East since 2017, with over 800 systems completed including a regular flow of work in Faversham, Boughton, Oare, and the surrounding villages. We know how to work respectfully on character properties, how to plan around chimneys, dormers, and the ornate roof features common on period homes, and how to make the most of the larger roofs found on detached houses out in the countryside. Each system is designed by one of our renewable energy advisors around your roof, your usage, and your goals, with most customers typically saving up to 70% on their energy bills once their system is generating.
- Lower Energy Bills
- Protection From Rising Energy Costs
- Environmentally Friendly
- Energy Independence
- Low Maintenance & Long Lifespan
The Tarven Solar Energy Process
We follow a calm, considered process from your first enquiry through to long-term aftercare, with the same in-house team supporting you across every stage. No outside contractors, no rushed surveys, no shortcuts.
Free Consultation
A relaxed, no-obligation conversation with a renewable energy advisor about your home, your bills, and what you would like solar to do for you.
Site Survey & Quote
A surveyor visits your Faversham property to inspect the roof, loft, and electrics, then designs a system shaped around the building and provides a clear quote.
Professional Installation
Our own engineers carry out the install, treating your home with care, working tidily, and following the high standards laid out in The Tarven Way.
System Activation
Once tested and registered, we switch your new system on and walk you through the monitoring app so you know exactly how to track its performance.
Ongoing Support
A 5-year Tarven workmanship warranty pairs with the 30-year British-backed warranty on your Anglo Solar panels, with our team a phone call away whenever you need help.
Over 800+ Solar Installations Completed
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Why choose Tarven Solar Energy?
Tarven is a family-run installer based in Orpington, covering Faversham and the wider Kent area with a tight-knit, in-house team of 15+ specialists. Since 2017, we have completed more than 800 solar installations and built up over 150 five-star Google reviews, with a strong base of customers across Kent who value getting the job done properly the first time. Because we never bring in subcontractors, the people who quote your project are the same people fitting your system and looking after you afterwards.
Our credentials are there to back it all up, including MCS certification, Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) membership, TrustMark registration, NICEIC approval, IWA deposit and guarantee protection, and Living Wage employer status. Underpinning all of it is The Tarven Way, our promise of clear and honest advice, work completed to the highest standard, and reliable aftercare you can count on for years to come.
- Clear and honest advice
- Work completed to the highest standard
- Respect aftercare and long term support
Proud to fit Anglo Solar Panels
For every domestic install we carry out in Faversham, we fit Anglo Solar panels as standard. They come with a 30-year British-backed warranty, which is one of the longest cover periods available on a residential solar panel in the UK and gives genuine peace of mind on a system designed to last decades.
They are well-engineered, efficient, and sit neatly on the kind of varied, often complex roofs you find on Faversham properties. Combined with a quality inverter and, where suitable, a battery storage system, you have a setup that quietly works in the background, lowering your bills and reducing the carbon footprint of your home for decades.
- 100% British-owned solar panel company
- Offering a 30-Year British Warranty
- Ethically produced Solar Panels
Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions Faversham homeowners ask us most often before going ahead.
Do I need solar to get a battery storage system?
You do not need solar to make a battery worthwhile. A standalone battery can be charged overnight on a cheaper off-peak tariff and used during the day when grid electricity is more expensive, which alone can take a meaningful slice out of your bills. Where solar really changes the picture is when the two are paired, since the battery can then be filled with free energy from your roof.
How does solar work?
The panels on your roof respond to daylight and produce direct current electricity. An inverter converts this into the alternating current your home actually uses for lighting, sockets, and appliances. Anything you do not use right away can be stored in a battery, sent back to the grid, or directed to things like a hot water tank or EV charger.
How long will my solar system last for?
A well-installed solar system should comfortably last 25 years or more, often longer. Anglo Solar panels are protected for 30 years through a British-backed warranty, with mounting kits typically warranted for 10 years and inverters and batteries usually carrying around 10 years of cover.
How soon will I start saving money from solar?
You start saving from the day your system is switched on. As soon as the panels begin generating, you import less from the grid, and that difference shows up directly on your next bill. Customers typically save up to 70% on their energy costs once a fully designed system is in operation.
What is a battery storage system?
A battery storage system is a unit fitted in your home, often in a garage, utility room, or plant cupboard, that stores electricity for use later. It can be filled by your solar panels when the sun is shining, or topped up from the grid during off-peak hours, and then drawn on in the evenings when household demand is at its highest.
Do solar panels work in the winter?
Yes, solar panels generate all year round. They respond to daylight rather than warmth, so they keep producing through autumn and winter, just at lower output than during the longer summer days. A good system design accounts for that seasonal swing across the full year.
Will solar panels and battery storage work if I have a power cut
A standard grid-tied solar system disconnects automatically during a power cut for safety reasons, since it must not feed electricity back into the network while engineers are working on the lines. Some battery storage systems can be configured with a backup function, keeping selected circuits live during an outage. We can talk you through whether that setup suits your property.
Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
For most homes in Faversham, planning permission is not required because solar panels usually fall under permitted development. Listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, and some flat roof installs can be exceptions, and given Faversham has a substantial conservation area covering much of the historic town centre, we always check the rules that apply to your specific property as part of the survey.
How long does a solar panel installation take?
A standard domestic install in Faversham takes around 1 to 2 days on site, covering scaffolding, fitting, electrical work, and commissioning. Larger arrays, more complex roof shapes, or projects that include battery storage and EV charging may take a little longer, and we will agree timings with you in advance.
How many solar panels will fit on my roof?
That depends on your roof’s size, shape, pitch, and orientation, along with any obstructions such as chimneys, dormers, or skylights. During your free site survey we map out the usable space and design an array that balances the number of panels with how much energy your household actually uses across the year.
Still have a question?
Contact our expert team today and we’ll provide clear, honest advice to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to use solar to generate your own energy?
Speak to our team today and discover how easy it is to start generating your own energy.