Solar panels · Batteries · EV chargers · Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester's trusted local solar company
Family-run solar panel, battery storage and EV charger installers for homes and businesses in every corner of Greater Manchester, from Bolton to Stockport and Wigan to Oldham. We give honest advice, we don't push, and we size every system to the energy you actually use.
- 25-year panel guarantee
- 10-year battery guarantee
- Homes from £3,950
- 25-year guaranteeon solar panels
- 10-year guaranteeon batteries
- Family-runcovering all of Greater Manchester
- Stock on the shelf£1.5m+ invested in equipment
In short
Who are Tier 1 Solar?
Tier 1 Solar is a family-run installer of solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers and commercial solar, covering all ten Greater Manchester boroughs (Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton and Wigan) and the North West within about 60 miles. Home solar-and-battery packages start from £3,950, panels carry a 25-year guarantee and batteries a 10-year guarantee.
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Is it for your home or your business?
For my home
Cut your bills, store your own power and charge your car from your roof.
For my business
Lower operating costs, protect against price rises and hit your carbon targets.
Why solar
We don't just install solar panels. We deliver energy independence.
Every unit of electricity you generate and use yourself is one you don't have to buy. Add a battery and you can keep using your own power long after the sun goes down.
Take control of your bills
Store it for later
Less exposed to price rises
See exactly what you're saving
Battery storage
Use your sunshine after dark
Up to 73% savings have been achieved with batteries alone. This is how a battery works through a typical day.
- 01
Morning
Solar Home
Panels start generating. Your home uses that power first.
- 02
Midday
Solar Battery
You're making more than you need, so the surplus charges your battery.
- 03
Afternoon
Solar Grid
Once the battery's full, anything extra goes to the grid and you're paid for it.
- 04
Evening
Battery Home
The sun's gone down, so your home runs on the stored energy instead of the grid.
- 05
Winter nights
Grid Battery
Top the battery up on a cheap overnight tariff.
Prices
What does solar cost?
Solar panels, inverter and battery storage, supplied and fitted. What matters more is how much it will save you, and our calculator gives you an estimate in under a minute.
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Illustrative imagePrices are starting prices for a typical home of each size. Your exact price depends on your roof, your energy use and the equipment you choose. We'll confirm it in a fixed written quote after a free survey.
Why Tier 1 Solar
Honest solar advice from a local family business
- Plain EnglishWe explain everything clearly, so you know exactly what you're buying and why.
- No pressureNo hard sell, no 'today only' prices. Take your time. We'll be here.
- The right size of systemWe size your system to the energy you use, not to the biggest invoice.
- Stock on the shelfWe import our own equipment and keep it in stock, so you're not left waiting for deliveries.
- Aftercare that sticks aroundWe're local, so if you need us after installation, we're only down the road.
Tier 1 Solar in numbers
- savings achieved with batteries alone
- Up to 73%
- invested in stock, so you're not left waiting
- £1.5m+
- homes' worth of equipment ready to install
- 100+
- guarantee on the solar panels we fit
- 25 yrs
We import our own equipment and keep it in stock, which keeps our prices competitive and means we can give you an installation date and stick to it.
Reviews
What our customers say
A selection of reviews from our customers, published exactly as they wrote them.
“I couldn't be happier with the service provided by Tier 1 Solar.
We had 18 solar panels, 2 batteries and 2 inverters installed at our home in Shropshire, and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish.
Mike was fantastic throughout the design and installation process. He was always responsive, answered every question quickly, and even replied to the occasional message I'd accidentally sent late in the evening after work. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, and I really appreciated his willingness to help.
The installation itself went very smoothly, and the team were professional, efficient and clearly took pride in their work. Our system was switched on this week, and it was brilliant to immediately see the difference reflected in our Octopus Energy usage.
We're now looking forward to seeing the longer-term results from Octopus, and hopefully meeting—or even exceeding—our expectations. If the system reduces our electricity bills by around 90% as we're hoping, it will have been an outstanding investment.
A huge thank you to Mike and the entire Tier 1 Solar team. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering solar.”
“Five stars all the way for Mike and the team at Tier One Solar! From day one, their customer service has been incredibly attentive. Mike provides rapid responses to all my inquiries and is more than happy to make multiple adjustments to the plan prior my installation.
Instead of just selling me a cookie-cutter package, Mike has taken the time to ensure I get the exact system that is best for me —not just for my needs right now, but for the future too. If you want a solar company that genuinely cares about getting it right, look no further than Mike at Tier One Solar. Highly recommended!”
Areas we cover
Solar installers for the whole of Greater Manchester
Bolton to Stockport, Wigan to Oldham, Salford to Rochdale: we fit solar panels, batteries and EV chargers in every Greater Manchester borough, and anywhere within about 60 miles. Surveys are quick to book, we're never far away, and you can always get hold of us after the job's done.
Also covering: Cheshire · Lancashire · Merseyside · West Yorkshire · South Yorkshire · Derbyshire & the Peak District · Staffordshire
Trusted technology
Brands we install
Proven equipment from established manufacturers, chosen to suit your system.
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Brands we install. Logos link to each manufacturer's website.
Our standards
Done properly, start to finish
- 01
Free survey, fixed price
We check the roof, the fuse board and where everything will go, then give you a fixed price with no surprises.
- 02
Designed around your usage
Panels, battery and inverter sized to how you actually use electricity, not a one-size-fits-all kit.
- 03
Fitted by our own team
Our installers, our stock, our schedule. We give you a date and we stick to it.
- 04
Grid paperwork handled
We notify or apply to your network operator (G98 or G99) so you don't have to.
Your handover pack
Everything you need, in one place, the day we finish.
- Electrical installation certificate
- Network operator (DNO) notification
- 25-year panel guarantee
- 10-year battery guarantee
- App set up on your phone
- A walk-through of your system
Guides
Solar and batteries explained
Solar guides
Solar panels in Greater Manchester: costs, savings and what to expect
Everything a Greater Manchester homeowner needs to know before getting solar: prices, how much you'll generate, batteries, grid rules, planning and VAT.
8 min read
Battery guides
How solar battery storage works
What a home battery does, how it charges, and how to tell if one's worth it for you.
5 min read
Commercial guides
Commercial solar: a guide for businesses
How commercial solar pays back, what the process looks like and the questions to ask before you sign.
6 min read
Know someone who'd like lower bills?
Refer a friend, neighbour or local business to Tier 1 Solar and we'll make it worth your while when their installation goes ahead.
Find out what solar could do for your home
Free, no-pressure advice from a local family business. We'll look at your roof and your bills and tell you honestly whether it's worth it, even if the answer is 'not yet'.