Solar panel installation in Eltham
Locally based, family-run solar specialists designing and fitting systems built around your Eltham home.
Quality you can trust
Why choose solar for your Eltham home?
Eltham has one of the most varied housing landscapes in South East London. You will find rows of 1930s bay-fronted semis right across the area, the much-loved Progress Estate cottages around Well Hall, Edwardian and Victorian terraces closer to the high street, mid-century Span houses in pockets near New Eltham, and modern detached and townhouse developments stretching out towards Mottingham and Avery Hill.
That variety is exactly why a one-size-fits-all approach to solar simply does not work here. Our in-house team has been fitting systems across the local area since 2017, with over 800 installs completed and a strong understanding of how Eltham roofs behave, from steep tiled gables to shallow Span pitches. Most of our customers typically save up to 70% on their energy bills once their system is generating, with each design shaped around the way you actually use power day to day.
- Lower Energy Bills
- Protection From Rising Energy Costs
- Environmentally Friendly
- Energy Independence
- Low Maintenance & Long Lifespan
The Tarven Solar Energy Process
We keep things straightforward, with a clear four-stage journey from your first enquiry through to long-term aftercare. The same in-house team looks after you at every step, so nothing gets lost between people.
Free Consultation
A friendly, no-obligation chat with a renewable energy advisor about your property, your bills, and what you want to get out of going solar.
Site Survey & Quote
One of our team comes to your Eltham home to inspect the roof, check the loft and consumer unit, and design a system properly suited to the building.
Professional Installation
Our own engineers carry out the work, treating your home with care, keeping the site tidy, and following the same standards we use on every job.
System Activation
Once installed and tested, we register your system, get it switched on, and run through the app and controls so you know exactly how to use everything.
Ongoing Support
Backed by a 5-year Tarven workmanship warranty and a 30-year British-backed warranty on your Anglo Solar panels, you are looked after long after the scaffolding comes down.
Over 800+ Solar Installations Completed
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Why choose Tarven Solar Energy?
Tarven is a family-run installer based just down the road in Orpington, with an in-house team of 15+ engineers, surveyors, and advisors who handle every install themselves. We have completed over 800 solar projects and built up more than 150 five-star Google reviews, much of that work coming from homeowners across Greenwich, Bromley, and the wider South East. Because we do not use subcontractors, the standards you are promised at the quote stage are the standards delivered on the day.
We are MCS certified, RECC signed up, TrustMark registered, NICEIC approved, and proud to be a Living Wage employer. Just as importantly, we operate by The Tarven Way, a set of values around honesty, reliability, and respect that every member of our team commits to. In practice, that means clear advice, doing the job right the first time, and being there for you years after the install is complete.
- 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 Eltham, we use Anglo Solar panels. They come with a 30-year British-backed warranty, giving you peace of mind that performance is protected for the long term, which matters on a system designed to keep paying you back for decades.
The panels are sleek enough to suit a period property near the high street and powerful enough to make the most of a modern roof out towards New Eltham. Combined with the right inverter, and a battery where it makes sense, you end up with a system that quietly does its job for years on end.
- 100% British-owned solar panel company
- Offering a 30-Year British Warranty
- Ethically produced Solar Panels
Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions we are asked most often by homeowners across Eltham.
Do I need solar to get a battery storage system?
You do not need solar to install a battery. A standalone battery can be charged overnight on a cheaper off-peak tariff and discharged during the day when electricity is more expensive, which on its own can lead to meaningful savings. Adding solar later boosts the value of the battery further, since the energy filling it becomes free.
How does solar work?
Daylight hits the panels on your roof, which generate direct current electricity. An inverter then converts that into the alternating current your home runs on, ready to power lights, appliances, and any EV charger or hot water diverter you have set up. Anything left over either charges a battery, exports to the grid, or both.
How long will my solar system last for?
You should comfortably get 25 years or more from a properly installed system. Anglo Solar panels are covered for 30 years through a British-backed warranty, with mounting kit warranties running to around 10 years and inverters and batteries typically the same. Real-world performance often exceeds those figures.
How soon will I start saving money from solar?
The savings start the moment your system is commissioned. As soon as the panels are generating, you draw less from the grid, and that shows up in your next bill. Customers typically save up to 70% on their annual energy costs once a fully designed system is in operation.
What is a battery storage system?
It is essentially a wall or floor mounted unit that stores electricity for you to use later. It can be filled by your solar panels during the day or topped up from the grid at cheaper times, then drawn on in the evening or first thing in the morning when energy demand at home is highest.
Do solar panels work in the winter?
Yes, 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 in 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 certain circuits live during an outage. We can talk through whether that setup is suitable for your home.
Do you need planning permission for solar panels?
In most cases, no. Solar panels on a typical Eltham home are usually covered by permitted development rights. The exceptions tend to involve listed buildings, conservation areas, and certain flat roof setups, and we will look into all of that as part of your survey.
How long does a solar panel installation take?
A standard domestic install in Eltham takes around 1 to 2 days on site. Larger arrays, more complex roof shapes, or projects that include battery storage and EV charging can take a little longer, and we will give you a clear timeline before any work starts.
How many solar panels will fit on my roof?
It comes down to your roof’s size, shape, pitch, and orientation, along with any obstructions like chimneys or skylights. During the site survey, we map out the usable space and design an array that strikes the right balance between generation and your actual energy needs at home.
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.