Use more of your own electricity
A useful system starts with your daily demand, not a target panel count.
Residential solar / Kingston upon Thames
Solar designed around your Kingston home.
For a Kingston solar project, the right starting point is how much electricity the property uses and when it uses it. REX plans residential solar and battery storage with the roof, electrical installation and household routine in view.
Your Kingston project
Start with what the property needs.
The useful result is a system you understand: how it fits, what it is expected to generate and where a battery may help.
A roof-specific layout
Check usable space, roof condition and shading before choosing equipment.
Storage with a purpose
Compare battery capacity with spare daytime generation and evening demand.
Room for future plans
Include planned renovations or changes in electricity use in the design.
A clear installation plan
Agree access, equipment positions and cable routes before work begins.
Realistic expectations
Review the generation estimate, assumptions and costs together.
Local considerations
A closer look at the property.
A practical roof survey
Usable roof space is more than a measurement on a map. Dormers, roof windows and chimneys can break up an array, while neighbouring buildings or trees may affect output. We look at those constraints alongside safe access, the roof covering and a sensible route for cables into the property.
Sensitive buildings and consent
Kingston Council advises careful siting of solar equipment in conservation areas to limit its visual impact. Its heritage map can help identify designated areas and listed buildings. A design for a protected property should address the roofline and appearance from the outset, with the planning position checked for the actual address.
Why REX
From the survey to a clear proposal.
Share the address, recent electricity usage and any building plans with REX. We can discuss the roof survey, solar layout and whether storage belongs in the project. The proposal should set out equipment, expected generation, access and the work included, with any consents resolved before installation.
Before you decide
Solar questions in Kingston.
How do I check whether my Kingston home is in a conservation area?
Use the council heritage map and confirm the property details with the planning team if needed. Conservation status is one part of the check; listed status, previous planning conditions and the proposed equipment location also matter.
Can solar be planned alongside a renovation?
Yes. Sharing roof access and agreeing cable routes before finishes go in can make the work easier to coordinate. Share the building plans, roof works and expected electrical demand early so the solar design fits the wider project.
How much will a system cost?
The price depends on the panel layout, electrical work, access and any battery specification. Ask for an itemised proposal for the property, with the assumptions behind the generation and savings estimates. A headline package price is not a substitute for a survey.
What should I send before the first conversation?
The property address, an electricity bill or usage summary, roof photographs if available, and any plans for building work. If the property is leased or listed, include that information too.
Does a battery automatically provide backup power?
No. Backup needs suitable equipment and a design for the circuits it will support. If power-cut cover matters to you, make that a separate requirement from ordinary solar storage.
Can I add storage to existing solar?
It needs a compatibility and electrical review. Share the existing panel and inverter details, system age and available space so a suitable approach can be assessed.