Solar panel installation in Swanage
Solar, battery and EV charger installation across Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck, with genuine experience on coastal roofs, Purbeck AONB planning and honest advice on community energy schemes.
- MCS & NAPIT certified
- RECC registered
- £2m public liability
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Covering Swanage
We cover Swanage, town centre and outlying villages alike
We install across the whole of Swanage and the villages around it, working out from our Broadstone base at Ste 7, Merley House, Merley House Lane. Where a roof sits next to a listed building or inside a conservation area, we have real experience getting planning granted.
Swanage pricing
Published prices for Swanage, no quote-to-find-out
5kW / 10-panel system + 10kWh battery
From £8,825 inc. scaffold
Our most common residential spec
Average residential order (hybrid inverter + battery)
~£10,000
Exact figure confirmed at a free survey
Grants and 0% VAT already apply to most residential solar and battery installs, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays you for what you export. We'll walk you through what applies to your home. One real example: our co-founder Phil saved £1,600 in his first year, tracked against his actual bills, not a projection.
Why solar stacks up in Swanage, and what we would put on your roof
Panels, hybrid inverter and battery, sized around your usage and fitted honestly.
Why solar suits Swanage
Swanage is a genuinely coastal, peninsula town, salt air and exposed roofs are simply part of installing here, and we design fixings and kit around that rather than treating it as a special case. A lot of the town and its surroundings also sit inside the Purbeck Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which brings real planning considerations, and a number of Swanage residents have come across solar through community schemes like Solar Streets or Solar Together Dorset. We are happy to give you an honest read on when a group scheme suits you and when a bespoke, warranty-first install is the better route.
Panels, hybrid inverter & battery
95% of homeowners take a battery alongside their panels, and the inverter is predominantly hybrid. See the full residential price guide and battery options.
All-black, standard or in-roof
All-black panels as standard, face no more than 15cm above the tiles, with in-roof or SolaSkirt options available.
Most roof types
Concrete tile, peg tile, slate, flat, trapezoidal and corrugated roofs, but not thatch. All kit is IP65/IP66 rated and never fitted in the loft.
Honest "sometimes no" advice
We won't recommend north-facing panels, and we're upfront when heavy shade makes a roof unsuitable.
Conservation areas & listed buildings
Experience getting planning granted next to Grade II listed buildings and in Article 4 conservation areas.
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Residential Solar Panels
Panels, hybrid inverter and battery for Swanage homes, sized around your real annual usage rather than a template quote.
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02Battery Storage
Modular, stackable battery storage, including retrofit to existing solar and battery-only installs.
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03EV Charger Installation
Zappi and EcoFlow chargers, ideally alongside solar and battery to keep your running costs down.
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04Off-Grid Solar
Full independence from the grid for rural properties, barns, farms and event sites with no mains connection.
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05Commercial Solar
Larger PV for factories and warehouses, sized to your load, with a faster return than domestic.
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Always compare the warranty, not just the price
| New Gen Renewables | A cut-price fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Workmanship warranty | Insurance-backed (IWA) | Company-backed only |
| Cover if the installer folds | Independent of us | Gone with the company |
| Product selection | Won't fit under a 10-year warranty | Often whatever's cheapest |
| Panel warranty | 25-year product / 30-year performance | Varies, often shorter |
| System sizing | From your real usage | Often a template quote |
| Like-for-like comparison | We'll quote the identical system so you can compare |
How it works, enquiry to switch-on
Free, no-pressure survey
We look at your roof, usage and tariff, and design a system around it, never a template quote.
Deposit to install
Typically 3–4 weeks from deposit to your install date.
On-site, 3–4 days
Roof and electrical work is typically done in a single day, power is off for a few hours, not longer.
Paperwork handled for you
We manage the DNO application and MCS certificate, and advise on the best export tariff. Nothing left for you to chase.
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Rated 5 stars by Dorset homeowners
Real Google reviews from residential solar and battery installs.
5.0
Adam Khodabaccus
We recently had solar panels and battery storage installed at our property in Poole by New Gen Renewables, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service we received. From the very start, the team were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free. We're already seeing the benefits of going solar.
Ben Harrison
Really good experience with New Gen Renewables from start to finish. Had solar panels fitted and the lads were spot on- turned up on time, worked hard, and got everything done to a high standard. Easy to deal with, no messing about, and explained everything properly without trying to oversell anything.
Neil Smith
Great service from New-Gen! Very personal and very reasonably priced. Had 24 panels installed with inverter and 2 batteries. All working perfectly.
Do you cover Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck?
Yes. We cover Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck, including Herston, Durlston, Langton Matravers, Studland and Corfe Castle.
What does solar cost for a Swanage home?
Out on the Purbeck peninsula our published prices are the same honest figures we use everywhere: £8,825 to start, which covers a 10kWh battery alongside a 5kW, ten-panel array and scaffold, with most orders near £10,000. We aim to bring the return inside seven years, and the free survey is where we confirm your exact number.
Will salt air and coastal exposure cause problems for solar panels in Swanage?
Not if the install is done properly. All our kit is IP65 or IP66 rated as standard, and we pay particular attention to fixings and roof condition on exposed coastal properties around Swanage, where salt-laden air and wind loading are simply part of the job rather than an exception.
Do I need planning permission for solar in the Purbeck AONB or a Swanage conservation area?
Often solar falls under permitted development, but properties inside the Purbeck AONB or a conservation area can carry extra restrictions, and we will check this honestly with you before you commit rather than assume. We have real experience with Article 4 areas and Grade II listed buildings, which covers a good number of Swanage and Purbeck properties.
I have heard about Solar Streets or Solar Together Dorset, should I use a scheme instead of going direct?
It depends what you are after. A community scheme can be a reasonable way in if you want the simplest possible process and are happy with a standard specification, but going direct with us means a bespoke system sized around your actual usage, a warranty-first choice of kit, and a blind like-for-like quote so you can see exactly how the numbers compare. We would rather tell you honestly which suits you than assume everyone wants the same route.
Nearby areas we also cover
Also installing solar, battery storage and EV chargers around Swanage.
Wareham
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Poole
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Bournemouth
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Get a free, no-pressure quote for your Swanage home
Honest, technically-led advice and a system designed around what you actually use.