Solar Panel Installation
Portsmouth
The Island City's Solar Experts
Power your home on Portsea Island and beyond. Starks Solar helps homeowners in Southsea, Cosham, and Drayton achieve energy independence with premium Solar, Battery, and EV Charger installations.
Get A Free Quote in PortsmouthWhy Choose Starks Solar in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is unique. As the UK's only island city, it presents specific challenges for solar installation. From the dense terraced streets of Southsea and Fratton to the coastal exposure of Eastney and Old Portsmouth, you need an installer who knows the local geography.
Starks Solar is a local business, not a national call center. We understand that many Portsmouth homes have narrow roofs, potential shading from chimneys, and exposure to salt spray. Our in-house team designs bespoke systems that maximize generation in these urban coastal environments, ensuring you get the best return on your investment.
- Terrace Experts: Optimized systems for narrow Southsea roofs.
- Marine Grade: Salt-resistant fixings for coastal longevity.
- Flat Roofs: Ballast systems for kitchen extensions in Cosham/Drayton.
- Bird Proofing: Free protection against Portsmouth seagulls.
Complete Energy Solutions for Portsmouth
We don't just do panels. We build complete energy ecosystems.
Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels with Optimizers for shaded city roofs. Marine-grade durability.
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Store your energy to use at night. Ideal for busy Portsmouth households.
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Charge your car for free using sunshine. Perfect for Portsmouth's Clean Air Zone.
Enquire NowSolar Power for the Island City
Portsmouth enjoys some of the highest solar irradiance levels in the UK due to its position on the Solent. Whether you live in a Victorian terrace in Southsea, a semi-detached home in Drayton, or a modern townhouse in Port Solent, your roof is a valuable asset that can generate significant tax-free savings. At Starks Solar, we design our systems to capture every bit of this potential.
Tackling Terraced Housing Challenges
A significant portion of Portsmouth's housing stock consists of terraced properties. These can present challenges such as limited roof space and shading from chimneys or neighboring extensions. A standard string inverter system might struggle here, as shade on one panel can affect the whole array. To combat this, we utilize Optimizer technology (such as Tigo or SolarEdge). This allows each panel to operate independently, ensuring that even if one panel is shaded by a chimney stack in Fratton, the rest of the system continues to generate at full power.
Coastal Durability: Battling the Salt
Living on Portsea Island means constant exposure to salt air. Standard aluminum mounting rails can corrode over time in this environment, leading to structural weakness. Starks Solar treats Portsmouth as a marine environment. We use anodized aluminum and stainless steel components specifically rated for salt mist corrosion resistance. This ensures that your system remains secure and efficient for decades, whether you are on the seafront at Eastney or inland at North End.
Flat Roofs and Extensions
Many homes in areas like Copnor and Cosham have rear extensions with flat roofs. These are ideal spaces for additional solar generation. We use specialized ballast mounting systems that use weight rather than drilling to secure the panels. This protects the integrity of your EPDM or felt roof while allowing you to maximize your generation capacity.
Seagull Protection: A Portsmouth Necessity
Residents of Portsmouth know that seagulls are a part of daily life. Unfortunately, the warm space beneath solar panels is an attractive nesting site for gulls and pigeons. This can lead to noise, mess, and blocked gutters. Unlike many competitors, Starks Solar includes bird proofing mesh as a standard inclusion for all residential installations in the PO postcode area. This robust barrier prevents birds from accessing the underside of the panels without compromising airflow.
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Battery Storage Installation in Portsmouth
Solar panels are only half the solution. To truly reduce your bills in Portsmouth, you need to store the energy you generate.
[Image of solar battery storage system diagram]We install the latest Sigenergy and AI-driven storage systems. These allow you to store free solar power during the day and use it in the evening when grid prices are highest. Given the density of housing in Portsmouth, space is often at a premium. We specialize in compact, modular battery systems that can fit neatly under stairs, in garages, or in utility cupboards.
- Space Saving: Compact designs for city homes.
- Smart Charging: Charge from the grid when rates are cheap (e.g., 7p/kWh).
- Backup Power: Keep essentials running during outages.
Frequently Asked Questions in Portsmouth
Do I need planning permission in Portsmouth?
In most areas like Cosham, Drayton, and Copnor, solar is 'Permitted Development'. However, if you are in a Conservation Area (like Old Portsmouth, Southsea seafront, or Campbell Road), specific rules apply to street-facing roofs. We handle all these checks for you.
Can you install on a flat roof extension?
Yes, we install many systems on flat-roof rear extensions using a ballast system. This is very popular in Portsmouth for maximizing generation on limited roof space.
What about salt corrosion?
We use marine-grade stainless steel fixings and panels certified for salt mist resistance to ensure your system withstands the Portsmouth coastal environment.
Do you cover areas off the Island?
Yes, we cover the entire Greater Portsmouth area, including Cosham, Drayton, Farlington, Widley, and Waterlooville.
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⚡ The Starks Promise
We don't do hard sales. We provide a technical survey and a fixed price. If you decide to go ahead, we install within 4 weeks.