Solar Panels Designed & Installed by MCS-Certified Experts
Generate your own electricity and reduce the amount of energy you need to buy from the grid.
1st Call Renewables designs and installs solar PV systems for homes and businesses, with every system tailored to the property, energy use and your requirements.
Established 2004 | Sheffield Based | MCS Certified
1st Call Solar PV
Solar PV panels are a smart, long-term home improvement that generate clean electricity directly from daylight. Installed on your roof, they convert sunlight into usable power for your home, reducing how much energy you need to buy from the grid.
What they offer homeowners is simple and practical:
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Lower energy bills by generating your own electricity and using it as it’s produced.
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Greater energy independence, protecting you from rising electricity costs.
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Long-term reliability, with systems designed to perform efficiently for 25 years or more.
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Increased property appeal, as homes with solar are increasingly attractive to buyers.
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Reduced carbon footprint, cutting emissions without changing how you live day to day.
Solar PV works quietly in the background, producing power whenever there’s daylight, even on cloudy days. Any electricity you don’t use can be exported back to the grid, adding further value to the system.
As a home improvement, Solar PV isn’t cosmetic. It’s functional, measurable, and future-proof. Once installed, it immediately starts reducing energy costs while adding long-term value and resilience to your home.
How does Solar actually work?
Step 1: Sunlight hits the panels
Solar PV panels are made up of photovoltaic cells. When daylight hits them, the cells absorb energy from the light. No heat required. Clouds don’t ruin everything.
Step 2: Electricity is generated
That light energy knocks electrons loose inside the cells, creating direct current (DC) electricity. This happens instantly whenever there’s daylight, not just blazing sunshine.
Step 3: The inverter does the clever bit
Homes don’t run on DC power, so the electricity flows to an inverter, which converts it into alternating current (AC). This is the same electricity your house already uses.
Step 4: Power is used in your home
The converted electricity feeds straight into your consumer unit and powers whatever is running at the time. Lights, appliances, chargers, the lot.
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Use it as it’s generated = maximum savings
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The grid only tops you up if solar isn’t enough
Step 5: Excess energy goes back to the grid
If your panels produce more electricity than you’re using, the surplus is exported back to the grid. In many cases, you get paid for this through export tariffs.
Why Solar?
Generate Your Own Electricity
Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, helping you reduce the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid.
Reduce Your Grid Dependence
Generate electricity at your property and use it in your home rather than relying entirely on electricity from the grid.
Make Better Use of Your Roof
Your roof could be doing more than keeping the rain out. A suitable roof can become a source of renewable electricity for your home or business.
Add Battery Storage
A battery can store surplus solar energy for use at other times, helping you make greater use of the electricity your panels generate.
WHY CHOOSE 1ST CALL RENEWABLES?
Choosing a solar installer is about more than choosing the panels. You want an experienced installer you can trust to design the system properly, install it professionally and be there when you need us afterwards.
Established Since 2004
1st Call has been providing professional engineering services since 2004. Our renewables team is backed by an established local business with experience across electrical, heating and renewable technologies.
MCS Certified
We're MCS certified for renewable installations, giving you confidence that your solar installation is being carried out by a certified installer.
Designed For Your Property
There's no one-size-fits-all solar system. We consider your property, roof, electricity usage and requirements when designing your system.
From Installation To Aftercare
Our team looks after the process from your initial enquiry and quotation through installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
GET IN TOUCH
Tell us a little about your property and what you're looking to achieve.
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
We'll assess your property, energy usage and requirements.
SYSTEM DESIGN
We'll recommend a solar PV system designed around your property.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION
Our qualified team installs and commissions your system.
START GENERATING
Once your system is up and running, you can start generating your own electricity.
Renewable Energy From An Established Local Business
1st Call has been established since 2004, providing professional engineering services to customers across the region. Our Renewables team specialises in solar PV, battery storage and heat pump installations, combining renewable technology with the experience of an established electrical and heating business.
We're here to provide the right solution for your property, not simply sell you a system.
What Our Customers Say
If you are thinking of having solar panels installed , these are the guys to call . The customer service is exceptional and the fitters were extremely knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble for them . All appointments were bang on schedule and dealt with incredibly professionally. 1st Call were recommended to me by a family member who were also highly satisfied with their work, courtesy and competitive price point . Can’t rate this company highly enough. I’m now looking forward to a significant reduction in my energy bills. Thankyou 1st Call !
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Stephanie L.
Solar PV Installation
Had solar fitted by this company, great experience. Fitters incredibly professional. All work done in timescale provided by the company.
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Emma T.
Solar PV Installation
I have recently had the pleasure of using the services of 1st Call for my solar panels and battery storage. After debating this for some time I am beyond pleased I chose the right company to go ahead and make this happen for me. The whole experience from start to finish has been effortless, everyone I have been in contact with from the first initial call of interest, to the quotes, the engineers and the follow up calls and emails have been fantastic to deal with and incredibly knowledgeable. Any question or query I have had has been answered throughly, and all aspects of the work carried out has been explained thoroughly, efficiently and with a polite, courteous manner throughout.
I cannot recommend 1st Call enough, please give them a call if it’s something you’re considering, I certainly know I’m in good hands with them from now onwards!
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Shelley W.
Solar PV & Battery Installation
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