Electrical Design &
Installation Specialists

At RVC Electrical Ltd, most home installations range from £7,000 – £12,000 depending on roof size, panel type, and system capacity. We provide a full site survey to give an accurate, transparent quotation.

Homeowners typically save £300–£600 per year, with additional income available through export payments.

Most domestic installations fall under Permitted Development. We will advise if your property requires planning approval (e.g., listed buildings or conservation areas).

A standard domestic system is usually completed in 1–2 days, with minimal disruption to your home.

Yes. Panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunlight. Output is lower in winter but still contributes meaningfully to annual savings.

Most UK roofs are suitable, including tile, slate, and metal. RVC Electrical carries out a full structural and electrical assessment to ensure compliance with MCS standards.

A battery isn’t essential but is highly recommended, as it increases self‑consumption and energy independence. Systems can be installed “battery‑ready” for future expansion.

Panels typically last 25–30 years. Inverters generally last 10–15 years, depending on the model.

Solar PV systems require very little maintenance. An occasional clean and an annual visual check are usually sufficient. We recommend a full service and test is completed by a competent person every 5 years.

Yes. Through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you can earn payments for surplus electricity exported back to the grid.

Yes. RVC Electrical Ltd offers flexible financing options to help spread the cost of your solar installation, making renewable energy more accessible for homeowners.

Solar PV helps businesses reduce operating costs, stabilise long‑term energy expenditure, and support net‑zero and ESG commitments. RVC Electrical has delivered commercial systems for schools, councils, and industrial clients across West Yorkshire.

Commercial systems typically require 8–10 m² per kWp. We design systems from 50 kWp up to multi‑roof, multi‑building installations.

We plan works around your operational schedule, ensuring safe segregation and minimal downtime. Most businesses continue operating normally throughout installation.

Commercial systems usually achieve payback in 3–6 years, depending on energy usage and system size.

Absolutely. Solar PV directly reduces Scope 2 emissions and supports corporate sustainability reporting, carbon‑reduction plans, and net‑zero strategies.

Most roof‑mounted commercial systems fall under Permitted Development. Ground‑mount or large‑scale systems may require planning approval, which we can assist with.

All commercial systems require G99 approval. RVC Electrical manages the full DNO application process, including export limitation solutions where required.

Yes. We assess your LV switchgear, maximum demand, spare capacity, and any need for distribution board/switchboard upgrades or dedicated PV distribution boards. We also provide a full electrical installation design to BS7671:2018 for all the electrical installation work required.

Smaller commercial systems may take 1–2 weeks, while larger or multi‑building projects can take a few months depending on complexity.

Panels include 25‑year performance warranties, inverters 10–12 years, and RVC Electrical provides full workmanship warranties in line with MCS requirements.