Solar panel installation in Gillingham
A family-run, MCS certified team designing and fitting high-quality solar systems for homes across Gillingham and the wider Medway towns.
Quality you can trust
Why choose solar for your Gillingham home?
Gillingham has a housing mix that lends itself particularly well to solar, with plenty of generous rear roofs across the area. You will find rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the High Street and Canterbury Street, classic 1930s semis along the streets through Twydall and Rainham, larger detached homes in Hempstead and Wigmore, post-war semis around Parkwood, and a steady stream of newer builds towards Lower Rainham and Hempstead Valley. Each of these property types has its own roof shape, pitch, 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 Gillingham, Rainham, Hempstead, and the surrounding villages. We know how to make the most of standard semi roofs, how to plan around the smaller footprints found on terraces near the town centre, and how to design carefully for the larger setups often seen on detached properties out towards Hempstead and Wigmore. Each system is sized around your bills and your goals, with most customers typically saving up to 70% on their energy costs 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 clear, well-organised 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 chat 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 Gillingham 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, working safely and tidily, with respect for your home and the 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 Gillingham and the wider Medway 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 and the surrounding boroughs 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 work is fully accredited, including MCS certification, Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) membership, TrustMark registration, NICEIC approval, IWA deposit and guarantee protection, and Living Wage employer status. Holding all of this together 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 Gillingham, 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 reassurance on a long-term home upgrade.
They are well-engineered, efficient, and sit neatly on the wide range of roof shapes you find across Gillingham, from compact terrace roofs near the town centre to the larger pitches on detached homes towards Hempstead and Wigmore. Combined with a quality inverter and, where suitable, a battery storage system, you have a setup that quietly works in the background for decades, lowering your bills and reducing the carbon footprint of your home.
- 100% British-owned solar panel company
- Offering a 30-Year British Warranty
- Ethically produced Solar Panels
Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions Gillingham homeowners ask us most often before going ahead.
Do I need solar to get a battery storage system?
A battery does not have to be paired with solar to be worthwhile. On its own, a battery can be charged overnight on a cheaper off-peak tariff and used during the day when grid electricity is more expensive, which can already shave a meaningful amount off your bills. Adding solar then takes things further, since the battery can be filled with free energy from your roof.
How does solar work?
Daylight hits the panels on your roof and they generate direct current electricity. An inverter converts this into the alternating current your home actually uses to power lighting, sockets, appliances, and any extras such as an EV charger or hot water diverter. Anything you do not use straight away can be stored in a battery, exported to the grid, or both.
How long will my solar system last for?
A properly installed solar system should keep performing reliably for 25 years or more. Anglo Solar panels carry a 30-year British-backed warranty, with mounting kits typically warranted for 10 years and inverters and batteries usually offering similar cover.
How soon will I start saving money from solar?
The savings start as soon as your system is switched on. From that first day, you import less from the grid, and the 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?
It is a unit fitted in your home, often in a garage, utility room, or plant cupboard, that stores electricity until you need it. It can be charged from your solar panels when the sun is out, or topped up from the grid during cheaper off-peak hours, and then drawn on later in the day when household demand is highest.
Do solar panels work in the winter?
Yes, solar panels generate throughout the winter months. They respond to daylight rather than direct heat, so they keep producing power on cold and overcast days, just at lower output than in the longer summer days. A well-designed system accounts for this pattern across the full year.
Will solar panels and battery storage work if I have a power cut
Standard grid-tied solar systems are designed to disconnect automatically during a power cut for safety reasons, so they do not feed electricity into the network while engineers are working on the lines. Some battery storage systems can be configured to provide backup power to selected circuits during an outage, and our advisors can let you know whether that option suits your home.
Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
For most homes in Gillingham, planning permission is not required because solar panels are usually covered under permitted development. Listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, and some flat roof installs can be exceptions, and we will 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 Gillingham usually takes 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 can take a little longer, and we will agree clear timings with you up front.
How many solar panels will fit on my roof?
It depends on your roof’s size, pitch, orientation, and any obstructions such as chimneys, dormers, or skylights. As part of 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 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.
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