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Soly Customer Story: Jon’s Enphase System

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    We spoke to Soly customer Jon Spokes from Oxford about his experience with Soly

    Can you tell me about the solar system you had installed?

    I had 10 panels installed on my roof, as well as two Enphase 5kWh batteries.

     

    When did you have your solar panels installed and how long did the process take?

    It has actually been quite a long process, not as a result of any issues or delays, but due to personal preference. My previous energy provider was Shell Power and they linked us up with Soly. We opted to proceed and put down the deposit back in November. However, we decided we didn’t want to go ahead with the installation until the summer so we could see real benefits straight away. We had the solar panels installed at the end of May, which was in line with our desired timeline and it was a quick, efficient process.



    "Soly offered the Enphase technology at a very good price"

    What led you to look into solar panels?

    I was influenced to look into switching to solar by people around me. I have a friend who is very keen on solar so I had spoken to him about it and always found it appealing and interesting. My neighbours also had a solar system installed on their property and invited us round to have a look at the panels. They showed us their app which monitored the system and displayed how much it was generating and I was very impressed. After seeing this, I felt that investing in solar would be a good option for me: I have a good south facing roof, I wanted to be more energy efficient and energy independent and was also keen to do something positive for the planet.

     

    Why did you choose Soly?

    I found Soly through being with Shell Power as my energy provider so I decided to go ahead and have the initial online consultation. I came away from the call feeling very impressed with the Soly proposition. Through my research, I had found a lot of information about the Enphase system being the best and Soly offered the Enphase technology at a very good price. 

     

    What was the Soly sales process like?

    The Soly process was clear, friendly and efficient: the sales consultation over video call was done very well and the documentation that subsequently came through was easy to read. I was initially a bit apprehensive about the fully digital process because my friend had a different experience where their installation couldn’t go ahead as the site survey hadn’t been carried out correctly. This caused me to err on the side of caution when the Soly sales consultant was using the google image technology to determine the number of panels that could be fitted on my roof. I therefore decided to go for 10 panels rather than 12 and this turned out to be the right call. Overall, I would describe the journey with Soly as a very user-friendly and positive process.



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    'I am mildly addicted to looking at the Enphase app'

    How did the installation day go? 

    It was wonderful actually. The scaffolding was put up on Thursday and removed on the Tuesday. I had some work done on the house in the winter and the scaffolding was left up for 3 months, so I was very pleased with how quickly Soly removed the scaffolding!

    The installers arrived at my house at 9am, they were very professional and friendly, and the system was up and running by 3pm.

     

    What benefits have you seen since your installation with Soly?

    I am mildly addicted to looking at the Enphase app to see how much energy my panels are generating and to see when the battery is charged up. Before installing solar, I was paying for about £12-13 a week of usage and it now averages to about £2 a week, so I’m really happy with the savings I’m seeing already. Everything is ticking along nicely with the battery and I now very rarely rely on grid electricity. Plus, I’m planning to go on the Intelligent Octopus Flux tariff once I receive my handover pack and am able to sell back to the grid, which will allow me to get even more financial benefit from my solar panels and battery storage.



    'Having a battery really allows you to make the most of the energy your solar panels are generating'

    Describe your overall experience with Soly. 

    The experience with Soly was superb. I found the process to be very efficient and well organised and it’s clear that the company is passionate about helping people understand new technology, especially in the climate crisis. I received great communication and support throughout and I’m extremely pleased with the outcome.

     

    Would you recommend Soly to a friend? 

    We have spoken to a few friends about switching to solar and have already recommended they use Soly, especially with the incentive of getting £300 off with the Refer a Friend scheme. They are not quite in a position to go ahead yet and want to see what benefits we get in the longer term before they explore it for themselves.

     

    What advice would you give to others considering switching to solar? 

    My number one piece of advice would be to make sure you’ve got somewhere you can have a battery for storage. Having a battery really allows you to make the most of the energy your solar panels are generating. 



     

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