HOW TO GO NAKED – THE SOLAR INSTALLATION PROCESS

There are so many solar panels out there, many people feel overloaded with information, and uncertain of the best way forward. At Naked Solar, we guide you to an informed choice with our simple but thorough process.

Step 1. The Consultation

How Naked could you go?

What solar system suits you and your property and your desires? Our experienced surveyors will help you find out.

Phone consultations on average take about 45 minutes. We’ll discuss your solar desires, talk through some of the choices you’ll have and discuss your property using Google Earth, Street View and photos that you provide (we’ll give details of what photos are required prior to the consultation).

We talk to you about your needs and budget, then evaluate all options out there. Using PV Sol Professional Solar PV design software we’ll produce appropriate suggestions which are emailed to you. If you want to try different options, no problem. We’ll fine-tune things until you’re entirely happy with the set up.

Step 2. The installation

Independence Day!

Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll carry out a more detailed survey to ensure we’re prepared to make your installation go as smoothly as possible and so that you’re aware of what equipment will be installed and where.

Home installations can take between 1-3 days, depending on the size and complexity.

Business installations can take a little longer, depending on size of system and complexity of your site.

Where needed, scaffolding is usually erected one working day before install. Removal normally takes place up to 3 weeks later so that there is ample time to ensure the system is performing well. Many customers like to make use of the scaffold for various reasons so please let us know if you’d like your scaffold to remain in place and we’ll also let you know if this results in any extra charges.

Disruption is kept to a minimum and your power is normally only off for less than an hour. Our team is polite and we clean up after ourselves.

Step 3. The paperwork

Not much, all recycled

We will email your MCS certificate and final receipt. If you need any help with getting used to your system, we’re at the end of a phone for continued support.

Just sign up with an energy supplier who will pay you for your exported electric (the stuff you don’t use).

And we supply humans, not endless menus with dead ends.

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Solar Installation Process - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Home installations take up to two days to install. However, typical installations are finished in one day.

    Commercial installations can take longer, depending on the size of the site and the specific requirements of your business.

  • Naked Solar use their own fully qualified tradesmen.

    With Naked, you’re in safe hands! Our Installation team are trained to the highest-quality standards at our very own Planet Maintenance Academy & we’ve got a cabinet full of Regional and National awards for the standards of our Installation.

  • No, leave that to us. Naked Solar are accredited to notify all their work to Building Control

  • When your solar panels generate more electricity than your home needs, you have two main ways to handle the surplus:

    • Battery Storage:Instead of sending surplus energy straight away, a battery storage system captures the excess electricity so you can use it later—such as in the evening or on cloudy days.
    • Exporting Back To The Grid with SEG: Any excess energy that isn’t stored in a battery can be exported back to the national grid. Through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you can get paid for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of renewable electricity you send back to the grid.

  • Yes, we generally recommend that someone is home throughout the installation day.

    While much of the work takes place outside (mounting panels on the roof) and around the external meter or garage, our team will need access to your property for several reasons:

    • Internal Electrical Work: Connecting the inverter, battery storage system, and consumer unit/fuse box often requires access to indoor spaces.

    • System Walkthrough & Commissioning: Once the system is wired and tested, we’ll need to show you how your new solar array and battery storage operate, explain the monitoring app, and answer any final questions.

    • Facilities & Access: Installers may need occasional access to indoor utilities (like water or a restroom) and need someone on site to authorize access to specific rooms or loft spaces if cabling runs internally.