Does solar work on exposed Cumbrian properties?

Yes, provided the mounting system is specified for the wind loading. We design fixings and rail spacing for the exposure of your site rather than using a standard kit.

Is battery storage worth it in Cumbria?

Usually, yes. Grid supplies in rural Cumbria can be weaker and outages more common, so we often size storage to carry essential loads as well as shift daytime generation into the evening.

Do you cover the whole county?

We work across Cumbria from Carlisle and Penrith to Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness and the west coast, and schedule maintenance visits to cover the area efficiently.

What about slate and stone roofs?

Slate needs proper hook fixings and careful handling. Our engineers are directly employed and experienced with traditional Cumbrian roofs, and we make good on completion.

Solar panel installers in Cumbria

Name: Smart Group
Address: 222 West Strand, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8UJ, GB
Telephone: 01772 285808
Price range: ££

We install solar PV, battery storage and EV charging across Cumbria, from Penrith and Kendal to Barrow-in-Furness, Carlisle and the west coast — run from our Preston base with our own engineers rather than subcontracted crews.

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Solar PV across Cumbria

Cumbrian properties often need a different approach: exposed sites with high wind loading, stone and slate roofs, single-phase rural supplies and weaker grid connections. Battery storage matters more here because outages are more common and export capacity can be limited, so we size storage to carry essential loads as well as shift daytime generation into the evening.

Commercial solar in Cumbria

For farms, holiday parks, workshops and industrial units across Cumbria we design against metered consumption, manage the grid application, and specify equipment rated for exposed locations. Planned maintenance visits are scheduled to cover the county efficiently.

Where we work in Cumbria

Our services in Cumbria

Solar panel installation in Cumbria: common questions

Does solar work on exposed Cumbrian properties?: Yes, provided the mounting system is specified for the wind loading. We design fixings and rail spacing for the exposure of your site rather than using a standard kit.
Is battery storage worth it in Cumbria?: Usually, yes. Grid supplies in rural Cumbria can be weaker and outages more common, so we often size storage to carry essential loads as well as shift daytime generation into the evening.
Do you cover the whole county?: We work across Cumbria from Carlisle and Penrith to Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness and the west coast, and schedule maintenance visits to cover the area efficiently.
What about slate and stone roofs?: Slate needs proper hook fixings and careful handling. Our engineers are directly employed and experienced with traditional Cumbrian roofs, and we make good on completion.

Still deciding? Book a free Cumbria survey or call 01772 285808.

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CHAS AccreditedHealth & safety compliance
Constructionline GoldPre-qualified supplier
SafeContractor ApprovedApproved contractor scheme
NICEIC StandardsCertified electrical work
MCS-Certified InstallsSolar PV & battery storage

Highly recommended
“I can't recommend these guys enough. From the beginning everything was clearly explained and the solar and battery system was designed to meet our needs. The job was completed by competent electricians who cleared up after themselves and showed us how to use the system and the App. Our electricity savings over the last year have far exceeded our expectations and monthly bills have been down to £30 over this summer. We also get paid for export of any excess electricity generated by our energy supplier.”
Alison
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Fantastic system
“Fantastic system, saving me a fortune. The team that installed were very professional and tidy. Highly recommend them to anyone wanting to consider an install, or any other electrical work.”
P Lambert
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Had solar panels with battery installed
“Had solar panels with battery installed 2 years ago. It works brilliantly, and the after sales care (helping me to understand how it all works) is fantastic.”
Alasdair Grubb
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Absolutely thrilled with my solar
“Absolutely thrilled with my solar panels and battery storage installed in March — the difference has been incredible. My electricity bills have dropped each month, and I'm already earning money back by exporting to the grid. The installation team were outstanding: professional, smart, tidy, polite, and genuinely respectful of my home. Choosing solar has been one of the best decisions I've made.”
Donna Rothwell
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Tell us about your property or site and we'll come back with a design, an indicative cost and realistic generation figures — no obligation.

Call: 01772 285808
Email: hello@smart-grp.co.uk
Address: 222 West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UJ
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Opening hours

Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:00pm
SaturdayBy appointment
SundayClosed

What we install

Residential Solar & Battery
Commercial Solar
Solar Panel Maintenance
EV Charging
Electrical Contracting