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Many customers start with panels and add a Sunsynk or Tesla battery within the first year." } } ] } ] --- [![Engage Solar](/assets/logo-Cxu2Jtyr.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) Services [Areas](/areas)[Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Offers](/offers)[Fogstar](/fogstar)[Contact](/contact) [01392 949151](tel:01392949151)[Request Estimate](/contact) Exeter's Trusted Solar Installers # Cut Your Energy Bills With Expert Solar Installation in Devon NICEIC-certified, family-run [solar panel installers in Exeter](/services/solar-panels). Honest advice, expert craftsmanship and a free, no-obligation estimate — across Devon and the South West. [Get My Free Solar Estimate](/contact)[01392 949151](tel:01392949151) - NICEIC certified - 5★ rated by Devon homeowners - 10-year workmanship warranty [ NICEIC Fully accredited solar installer ](/services/compliance)[ Tesla & Sunsynk Manufacturer-approved installer ](/services/battery-storage)[ 5.0 ★ rated Real reviews from Devon customers ](/reviews)[ 1-hour callback Free, no-pressure estimate ](/contact) Our Services ## Complete Solar & Renewable Energy Solutions From initial consultation through to installation and aftercare — we handle everything so you don't have to. [ ![Domestic solar panel installation on residential roof in Exeter, Devon](/assets/service-solar-panels-0O8cA1Eb.jpg) ### Solar Panel Installation Domestic rooftop systems designed to slash your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Learn More ](/services/solar-panels) [ ![Commercial solar panels installed on industrial building rooftop](/assets/powerhub-sunsynk-commercial-2s1MqNnj.jpg) ### Commercial Solar Large-scale installations for businesses — lower overheads, higher returns, faster payback. Learn More ](/services/commercial-solar) [ ![Agricultural solar panels on barn roof with Devon farmland](/assets/service-agricultural-solar-sbLGBrTO.jpg) ### Agricultural Solar Purpose-built solar for farms and rural estates across the South West. Learn More ](/services/agricultural-solar) [ ![Ground mounted solar panel array in green English countryside](/assets/ground-mount-field-array-BZQpViR9.jpg) ### Ground Mounted Systems When your roof isn't ideal, ground mounted arrays deliver maximum generation. Learn More ](/services/ground-mounted) [ ![Sunsynk Lifelynk hybrid inverter and battery system installed by Engage Solar in Devon](/assets/sunsynk_master_installer-BD8oBN_W.jpg) ### Battery Storage Store excess energy and use it when you need it most — day or night. Learn More ](/services/battery-storage) [ ![7kW EV charger installed on brick wall beside residential driveway](/assets/service-ev-charger-Dlq5tkse.jpg) ### EV Charger Installation Charge your electric vehicle at home with a professionally installed unit. Learn More ](/services/ev-chargers) [ ![Solar system add-ons including optimisers and smart monitoring devices](/assets/service-addons-B_T57qRh.jpg) ### Solar Add-Ons & Upgrades Optimisers, monitoring, iBoost diverters and smart upgrades to maximise your system's performance. Learn More ](/services/add-ons) ![Engage Solar showroom in Exeter displaying solar panels and battery systems](/assets/service-showroom-BKgqWmRP.jpg) Coming Soon ### Exeter Solar Showroom Visit our Exeter showroom to see live solar, battery and EV charging systems in action. Coming Soon [ ![NICEIC certification badges for compliant solar installations](/assets/service-compliance-BIGu3ehk.jpg) ### Compliance & Certification NICEIC-certified installations, NICEIC approved and fully compliant with UK regulations. Learn More ](/services/compliance) Simple Process ## Three Steps to Cheaper Energy Going solar doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how we make it easy. 01 ### Get In Touch Send us your details or call 01392 949151. We'll ask a few questions about your property and energy goals — no commitment, no pressure. 02 ### Free Survey & Quote We visit, measure and produce a fixed written quote within a few days — including drone roof imagery and a clear breakdown of savings. 03 ### We Design Your System Our team designs a bespoke solar and battery system tailored to your roof, usage and budget, and handles the DNO application for you. 04 ### Professional Installation NICEIC-certified engineers install your system — most domestic projects are completed in a single day, with minimal disruption. 05 ### Aftercare & Monitoring We commission your system, set up monitoring, and stay on hand for warranty support, performance checks and future upgrades. [Request Your Free Estimate](/contact) ![All-black rooftop solar panels installed on a tiled home in Devon by Engage Solar](/assets/20240604_145557-BwD7I8GZ.jpg) Why Engage Solar ## Your Energy Bills Deserve Better Chloe and the Engage Solar team bring a wealth of experience in renewables, driven by a passion for making a real difference. We prioritise your needs — not sales targets. - No pressure selling — consultation and education first - Family-run with expert experience and specialist consultants - Local base in Exeter, servicing the entire South West - Customer champions — we're always here for a conversation - End-to-end project management from survey to sign-off - NICEIC accredited with full manufacturer warranties How We Look After You ## Our Standards & Customer Promise Every Engage Solar project is built around customer protection, transparency and proper trade craft. ### Pay by Credit Card We encourage customers to pay by credit card for the additional consumer protection it provides under Section 75. ### Independent Insurance-Backed Warranties Every installation is protected by an independent insurance-backed warranty — your cover stands even if the unexpected happens. ### Manufacturer Trained Our engineers are factory-trained on the systems we install, so your equipment is fitted, configured and commissioned to spec. ### Drone Surveys We use drone surveys to plan layouts accurately, identify shading and assess roof condition without unnecessary access works. ### Customer Portal A dedicated customer portal keeps you informed of every status update — from survey and DNO sign-off through to commissioning. ### Make the Most of Scaffold While scaffolding is in place we encourage customers to bundle other tasks — painting new gutters, soffits or roof checks — to save cost and disruption. Areas We Cover ## Solar Installations Across Devon & the South West Based in Exeter, our engineers cover the whole of Devon with a typical site visit booked within seven days of enquiry. Below are the areas we work in most often — tap any town for local detail and recent projects. [See all service areas](/areas) [ ### Exeter Our home city. Domestic installs across Heavitree, St Leonard's, Pinhoe and the Cranbrook new-builds, plus commercial work around Marsh Barton. ](/areas/exeter) [ ### Crediton Period stone homes and rural smallholdings off the A377. We design discreet roof layouts that work with traditional Devon architecture. ](/areas/crediton) [ ### Exmouth Coastal EX8 properties with sea-facing elevations. Marine-grade fixings as standard to handle salt-air exposure on the seafront and Maer estate. ](/areas/exmouth) [ ### Topsham Conservation-area homes along the Exe estuary. We handle planning conversations early so listed and protected properties stay compliant. ](/areas/topsham) [ ### Dartmoor National Park properties needing sensitive specification. Ground-mounted arrays for off-grid farms and back-up battery systems for rural feeders. ](/areas/dartmoor) [ ### Dartmouth Steep-access homes above the Dart. Drone surveys make tricky roofs straightforward, with scaffold planning to suit narrow lanes. ](/areas/dartmouth) [ ### Totnes Eco-conscious households across TQ9 looking for full renewable packages — solar, battery storage and EV charging on a single project. ](/areas/totnes) [ ### Dawlish Coastal EX7 properties from Dawlish Warren to the town centre. Built to handle weather-exposed elevations without compromising on aesthetics. ](/areas/dawlish) [ ### West Hill Larger detached properties around Ottery St Mary and the West Hill village belt. Often paired with EV chargers and battery upgrades. ](/areas/west-hill) Local Knowledge ## Solar Panel Installation in Exeter & Devon: What Local Homeowners Need to Know Devon homes are not built to a single template, and that shapes every solar installation we design. Across Exeter you will find Victorian terraces with slate, post-war pebble-dash semis, modern barn conversions outside the city, and a growing number of new-build estates around Cranbrook and Pinhoe. Each roof type changes how panels are fixed, how scaffolding is staged, and how the system is wired back to the consumer unit. A roof that takes a 4kW Sunsynk array in Heavitree will be approached very differently to a stone-built farmhouse on the edge of Dartmoor. Conservation areas in central Exeter, listed buildings around the Cathedral Quarter, and properties inside Dartmoor National Park can require planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. We handle that paperwork as part of the survey so homeowners are not caught out late in the process. For coastal properties in Exmouth, Dawlish and Dartmouth, salt-air corrosion is a real consideration — we specify marine-grade fixings and stainless components on exposed elevations as standard rather than as an upgrade. South West irradiance sits comfortably above the UK average, and most Devon roofs we survey are viable for solar even when they do not face due south. East-west splits often outperform expectations because they spread generation across the day, which pairs neatly with battery storage. Grid connections in this region run through National Grid Electricity Distribution (formerly Western Power), and DNO approval timelines vary by postcode — we manage every G98 or G99 application directly, so customers in EX1 through EX9 and beyond never have to chase forms themselves. Choosing a local installer matters because the work does not end on commissioning day. Aftercare visits, warranty claims, monitoring resets and future battery upgrades are all easier when the team that installed your system is twenty minutes away in Marsh Barton, not three hours up the M5. That proximity is the quiet reason most of our work comes through word of mouth across Devon. Customer Reviews ## Trusted by Homeowners Across Devon Don't just take our word for it — hear from customers who've already made the switch to solar. [Leave Us a Google Review](https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJPyjQwLqlbUgRJhm9m0vyfgY) The Engage Solar Approach ## Renewable energy installation done properly across Exeter and Devon Engage Solar is a family-run, NICEIC-certified installer based in Exeter. We design and fit solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers and full commercial systems for homes, farms and businesses across Devon and the wider South West — never relying on subcontract crews or off-the-shelf templates. ### Why Devon homeowners choose us over national installers National solar firms typically operate on a high-volume, commission-driven model: a salesperson visits, a generic system is quoted, and a subcontract crew installs whatever fits the diary. We work the opposite way. Every survey is carried out by an electrician who will be on site for the install, every design is sized around your actual electricity usage, and every job is signed off by our own NICEIC-qualified team. That matters in Devon specifically. Our roofs vary from Edwardian terraces in Exeter and St Thomas, to thatched cottages in Crediton, to listed properties in Topsham, to large agricultural barns out towards Dartmoor. A one-system-fits-all approach simply doesn't work — and it's why we still get callouts to fix installations originally fitted by national companies. ### What a complete renewable energy system looks like Most customers start with rooftop solar PV, then add battery storage to capture excess generation for evening use. From there, an EV charger turns surplus solar into low-cost miles, and surge protection plus a monitoring platform protect the long-term value of the system. Each component is designed to work together — not bolted on afterwards. For commercial and agricultural clients, we also design ground-mounted arrays, three-phase inverter setups and larger battery banks. These projects typically pay back inside 4–6 years and continue generating for 25 years or more, with full performance warranties on every panel. #### Our renewable services at a glance - Domestic rooftop solar PV with MCS-eligible panels and inverters - Battery storage from leading brands including Sunsynk, Tesla and Fogstar - OZEV-approved EV charger installation with smart load balancing - Commercial solar for offices, warehouses and hospitality venues - Agricultural solar for farms, dairies and rural estates - Ground-mounted systems for properties with limited or unsuitable roofs ### Local knowledge that protects your investment Working across Devon every day means we understand the planning context: Dartmoor National Park overlays, Exeter conservation areas, coastal exposure in Exmouth and Dawlish, and the agricultural classifications that affect rural ground mounts. We handle DNO applications, MCS certification and any conservation paperwork as part of the install — not as an afterthought. We also stay close to grid changes. Smart Export Guarantee tariffs, time-of-use battery strategies and three-phase upgrades all shift regularly, and we update our recommendations accordingly so customers aren't left on a system that no longer matches what's available from suppliers. ### What happens after we've fitted your system Aftercare is where most installers fall short. Engage Solar registers your warranties, hands over a full system pack with monitoring credentials, and remains your single point of contact for the lifetime of the install. If a panel underperforms, an inverter throws a fault, or you want to add battery capacity later, you call us — not a national support line. Because we're local, callouts are quick. Most service visits across Exeter and East Devon are scheduled within a few working days, and we keep replacement parts for the inverters and batteries we install in stock. On This Page - • Why Devon homeowners choose us over national installers - • What a complete renewable energy system looks like - • Local knowledge that protects your investment - • What happens after we've fitted your system FAQ ## Common Questions About Solar Everything you need to know before going solar — answered by our expert team. ### How much does solar panel installation cost in Devon? ### How long does installation take? ### Will solar panels work on my roof? ### How much can I save on my energy bills? ### Do I need planning permission for solar panels? ### What warranties do you offer? ### What accreditations do you hold? ### Can I add battery storage later? ![Engage Solar branded installation van parked on site in Devon, ready for a solar project](/assets/cta-van-background-BEi-Cjyp.jpg) Ready to Start Saving? ## Get Your Free, No-Obligation Solar Estimate Today Speak to our team about your property, your goals and your budget. We'll design a system that works — and pays for itself. [Request Your Free Estimate](/contact)[01392 949151](tel:01392949151) Engage Solar & Electrical Unit 16, Michael Browning Way Exeter, Devon, EX2 8DD Talk to us [01392 949151](tel:01392949151) [info@engagesolar.co.uk](mailto:info@engagesolar.co.uk) Opening hours Mon–Thu 8:00 – 17:00 Fri 8:00 – 16:30 · Sat–Sun closed [![Engage Solar — NICEIC-certified solar installer Exeter](/assets/logo-Cxu2Jtyr.png)](/) NICEIC-certified [solar panel installation in Exeter](/services/solar-panels), [battery storage](/services/battery-storage) and [EV charger installation](/services/ev-chargers) across Devon and the South West. 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