Solar Panel Installation
Wimborne
Your True Local Experts | Based on Leigh Road
Why choose a national company when the experts are on your doorstep? Starks Solar is based in Wimborne (Leigh Road), helping our neighbours in Colehill, Corfe Mullen, and Merley switch to clean, renewable energy.
Get A Free Quote in WimborneWhy Choose Starks Solar in Wimborne?
We don't just work in Wimborne; we are based here. Our office is located at Old Manor Farm on Leigh Road. This means you aren't dealing with a faceless call center—you are dealing with a local Dorset business that understands the area.
We know the specific challenges of Wimborne properties, from the shading caused by mature trees in Colehill to the conservation restrictions near the Minster. Our in-house team designs bespoke systems that maximize generation while respecting the character of our historic market town.
- We Are Here: Based at Leigh Road, Wimborne (BH21 2BT).
- Local Knowledge: Experts in Colehill shading & Minster planning rules.
- Dorset Trusted: Serving Corfe Mullen, Merley, and Pamphill.
- In-House Team: No subcontractors. Just our trusted employees.
Complete Energy Solutions for Wimborne
From bungalow rooftops in Merley to heritage homes in the town centre.
Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels with Optimizers to handle shading in leafy Colehill gardens.
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Store your energy to use at night. Perfect for larger family homes in Canford Bottom.
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Charge your car for free using Dorset sunshine. We install Zappi, Tesla, and more.
Enquire NowSolar Energy in the Heart of Dorset
Wimborne Minster is one of Dorset's most desirable locations, blending historic charm with modern living. However, with older properties often come higher energy bills. Homeowners in Colehill, Corfe Mullen, and Sturminster Marshall are increasingly turning to solar PV to insulate themselves against rising costs. Starks Solar, as your local Leigh Road neighbor, is perfectly positioned to help.
Tackling Shading in Colehill
Colehill is renowned for its beautiful, tree-lined avenues and mature gardens. While visually stunning, these trees can cast shadows over rooftops, which traditionally reduced the efficiency of solar panels. Starks Solar specializes in Optimizer technology. By attaching a smart device to each panel, we ensure that if one panel is shaded by a pine tree, the rest of the array continues to generate at full capacity. This makes solar viable for almost any home in the area.
Perfect for Bungalows
Areas like Merley and parts of Colehill have a high density of bungalows. These properties are often perfect for solar installations as they typically offer large, accessible roof spaces with easy access for maintenance. Our team can design high-capacity systems for these roofs, often allowing for 10-12 panels or more, generating enough electricity to power the home and an electric vehicle.
Respecting the Minster Conservation Area
Wimborne's historic center is a designated Conservation Area. This means standard "on-roof" solar panels can sometimes be rejected by planners if they face the street. We offer "In-Roof" solar systems (GSE Integration) which replace the roof tiles rather than sitting on top of them. This creates a flush, sleek finish that blends in with the slate or tile, often satisfying the strict aesthetic requirements of Dorset Council planning officers.
Battery Storage for Energy Security
With many larger detached homes in the area, energy consumption can be high. A solar system combined with a battery storage unit (like the Sigenergy or Fox ESS) allows you to store the energy generated during the day and use it in the evening. For retired residents or those on fixed incomes, this offers predictability and protection against future energy price hikes.
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Battery Storage Installation in Wimborne
Solar panels are only half the solution. To truly reduce your bills in Wimborne, you need to store the energy you generate.
[Image of solar battery storage system diagram]We install the latest Sigenergy and Fox ESS storage systems. These allow you to store free solar power during the day and use it in the evening when grid prices are highest.
Being based on Leigh Road means we can offer rapid support and maintenance for your battery system, giving you total peace of mind.
- Energy Independence: Use your own power day and night.
- Smart Tariffs: Charge from the grid when rates are cheap (e.g., 7p/kWh).
- Local Support: We are just down the road if you need us.
Frequently Asked Questions in Wimborne
Where is your office?
We are located at Unit 5, Old Manor Farm, 187 Leigh Road, Wimborne, BH21 2BT. Feel free to check us out on Google Maps!
Do I need planning permission near the Minster?
If you are in the Conservation Area, you might. We can help design a compliant system (using In-Roof or All-Black panels) and handle the application with Dorset Council if required.
Can you handle shading from trees?
Yes. In areas like Colehill, we use Optimizers to ensure shading from trees doesn't ruin your generation. We model this during our initial survey.
Do you install in Corfe Mullen?
Yes, we cover the whole area including Corfe Mullen, Merley, Canford Bottom, and Sturminster Marshall.
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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.