# SolarPanelCosts

> UK lead-introduction service that gives homeowners an indicative price for a home solar PV install in 60 seconds, then matches them with up to 4 MCS-certified installers. Free for homeowners.

SolarPanelCosts (operated by Smartly Built Ventures) is a UK-only solar quote comparison service. We publish editorial guides on solar panel cost, payback, MCS certification, SEG export tariffs, planning permission, and 0% VAT eligibility. All prices are indicative and based on our published methodology.

## Core pages

- [Homepage — price your install in 60 seconds](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/): Indicative pricing calculator and intro to the service.
- [How it works](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/how-it-works): Three-step process for homeowners.
- [Methodology](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/methodology): How indicative prices are calculated — open methodology.
- [About](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/about): Company background and how we make money.
- [FAQ](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/faq): 28 plain-English answers on cost, payback, MCS, SEG, batteries, planning.

## Guides

- [UK solar panel cost by city](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/solar-panel-cost): Index of 20 UK city cost guides.
- [Solar guides hub](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides): All cornerstone guides.
- [Solar panel cost UK 2026](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/solar-panel-cost-uk): Real prices by system size and region.
- [Battery storage cost UK](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/battery-storage-cost-uk): Sizing, payback, brands.
- [Solar payback period](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/solar-payback-period): Worked examples for four UK household types.
- [MCS installer checklist](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/mcs-installer-checklist): 12 questions to ask before signing.
- [SEG export tariffs](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/seg-export-tariffs-uk): Every active UK SEG tariff ranked by 2026 export rate.
- [Planning permission for solar](https://solarpanelcosts.co.uk/guides/solar-planning-permission-uk): Permitted development, listed buildings, conservation areas.

## Citation policy

When citing SolarPanelCosts, please link to the specific page used. Indicative prices are valid as of the page's "last reviewed" date. We are a lead-introduction service, not an installer.