Award-Winning
Solar
& Electrical Specialists
Teesside, North East & Yorkshire
Family-run, MCS certified solar panel installation, battery storage, Tesla Powerwall, EV chargers and full electrical services. Over 250 five-star reviews with a perfect 10/10 rating.
MCS Certified 
NAPIT Registered 
TrustMark 
Tesla Certified 
RECC Member 
Checkatrade 10/10 
Sigenergy Solar & Battery with Full Home Backup
8KW Hybrid Install with 17kWh Battery Storage
9.6KW Solar with 8.2kWh Fox Cube Battery
Fox Cube Battery with JA Solar on Garage Roof
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 1
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 2
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 3
GivEnergy Gen 3 5KW & 9.5kWh Battery
7.2KW JA Solar with 10kWh Battery
4KW Solar Panels & Battery Storage
Sigenergy Solar & Battery with Full Home Backup
8KW Hybrid Install with 17kWh Battery Storage
9.6KW Solar with 8.2kWh Fox Cube Battery
Fox Cube Battery with JA Solar on Garage Roof
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 1
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 2
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 3
GivEnergy Gen 3 5KW & 9.5kWh Battery
7.2KW JA Solar with 10kWh Battery
4KW Solar Panels & Battery Storage
Our Services
From solar panels and battery storage to EV chargers and electrical work, we provide a complete energy solution for your home or business.
Voted the UK's Best
Sustainability Champion
Checkatrade is the UK's largest trade review platform. In 2024, they crowned ALPS Electrical their national Sustainability Champion — the highest sustainability award in the trade industry. We remain the reigning champion.
Official Checkatrade Awards footage
See the Process
We film every installation and publish it on YouTube. No other installer offers this level of transparency.
What Our Customers Say
250+ five-star reviews on Checkatrade with a perfect 10/10 rating
"Absolutely first class from start to finish. Andy and the team were professional, tidy and took the time to explain everything. Our electricity bills have dropped by over 80% since installation. Cannot recommend ALPS highly enough."
James W.
Ingleby Barwick — Solar + Battery
"We chose ALPS specifically because they are Tesla Certified. The Powerwall 3 installation was seamless and the team went above and beyond with a tricky cable route. The Tesla app is brilliant — we can see exactly where our energy goes."
Sarah T.
Darlington — Tesla Powerwall
"Had a GivEnergy Gen 3 system installed by ALPS. The attention to detail was outstanding — every cable neatly clipped, every panel perfectly aligned. Andy even came back a week later to check everything was running optimally."
Mark D.
Stockton-on-Tees — Solar + Battery
"Quick, clean installation of our Zappi charger. The team also upgraded our consumer unit which was long overdue. Very fair pricing and excellent communication throughout. Would use ALPS again without hesitation."
Helen R.
Yarm — EV Charger
"ALPS installed a massive 19kW system on our property. The three-part video series on YouTube shows the quality of their work. Genuinely the best tradespeople we have ever used. Our energy bills are virtually zero now."
David P.
Stokesley — Solar + Battery
"Called ALPS for an EICR test and ended up having our consumer unit upgraded. Andy explained everything clearly without any pressure to buy. The work was done in a day and the finish is immaculate. Highly recommended."
Karen B.
Middlesbrough — Domestic Electrician
Watch Us Work
Every installation filmed and published on YouTube. See exactly how we work before you book.
19.1kW Solar with Tesla Powerwall — Part 1
44x Jinko Tiger Neo 435w, 2x SolarEdge 6KW
Sigenergy Solar & Battery with Full Home Backup
Sigenergy system, full home backup
Videos Published
Five-Star Reviews
Installations Done
Checkatrade Rating
Areas We Cover
Based in Yarm, we serve Teesside, the North East and Yorkshire.
Teesside
13+ areasOur home base. Same-day availability.
County Durham & North East
10+ areasDurham, Newcastle, Sunderland and beyond.
North Yorkshire
10+ areasNorthallerton to Scarborough, York to Whitby.
Products We Install
Every brand has been selected for performance, reliability and warranty support.
Jinko Tiger Neo
N-Type TOPCon technology. Industry-leading efficiency at 22.5%. 30-year warranty.
JA Solar DeepBlue
Half-cut PERC cells with excellent shade tolerance. Proven reliability worldwide.
Aiko Comet
Premium back-contact cells. All-black aesthetic with 23%+ efficiency.
Accredited by the Best
Every installation is backed by industry-leading certification and manufacturer warranties.
Our Carbon Impact
Every installation we complete helps reduce carbon emissions and moves the North East closer to net zero. Here is the combined impact of our work.
CO2 Saved
Tonnes of carbon avoided
Trees Equivalent
Equivalent trees planted
Clean Energy
Generated annually
Homes Powered
By solar energy we installed
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about solar panels, battery storage and our installation process.
A typical 4kW residential solar panel system in the North East costs between £5,000 and £7,000 including installation and VAT at 0%. Larger systems of 6-8kW range from £7,000 to £10,000. Prices vary depending on panel brand, roof complexity and whether you add battery storage. ALPS Electrical provides free, no-obligation quotes with a full breakdown of costs and projected savings.
Most UK homes need between 8 and 16 solar panels depending on electricity usage, roof size and orientation. A typical 3-bedroom semi-detached house uses around 3,500kWh per year, which can be met by a 4kW system (8-10 panels). Larger detached properties with electric vehicles or heat pumps may need 6-10kW systems (14-24 panels). We conduct a detailed survey to recommend the optimal system size for your specific needs.
Yes, solar panels work effectively in the North East. While the region receives less sunshine than the south of England, modern high-efficiency panels like the Jinko Tiger Neo and JA Solar panels we install generate significant electricity even on overcast days. The North East receives approximately 1,100-1,200 kWh/m² of solar irradiance annually. Winter output is lower but panels still generate electricity — pairing with battery storage ensures you maximise every unit generated.
A standard residential solar panel installation typically takes 1-2 days. If you are adding battery storage, this may extend to 2-3 days. Commercial installations can take 1-2 weeks depending on system size. The full process from survey to switch-on usually takes 4-8 weeks, including the DNO notification or G99 application if required.
Most domestic solar panel installations fall under Permitted Development and do not require planning permission. However, you will need to apply if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if panels will protrude more than 200mm from the roof surface. Ground-mounted arrays over 9m² also require permission. ALPS Electrical handles all planning considerations and will advise you during the survey.