Solar is confusing on purpose, sometimes. We're trying to fix that.

Maya Solar started from a simple frustration. Most solar advice online is either a sales page dressed up as an article, or written for people who already understand kWp, SEG and MCS. Because of that, neither is much help if you are looking into panels for the first time.

So we write it the other way round. Every guide starts with a question that a first-time buyer actually asks. Is this worth it? How much will it cost? Am I going to get hassled by salespeople? We answer each one plainly, using real 2026 figures and no exaggeration.

What we do

We explain solar panel installation, costs, grants, battery storage, maintenance and the Smart Export Guarantee in plain English. Then we match homeowners who want to go ahead with MCS-certified installers, for a free, no-obligation survey and quote. However, we are not an installer ourselves. We don't charge homeowners anything.

How we make money

When a homeowner requests a quote through Maya Solar, we introduce them to vetted MCS-certified installers. These installers may pay us for that introduction. However, it never changes the price on your quote. We only work with installers who meet MCS standards, because our reputation depends on it.

Why there's no phone number

That is on purpose. Nothing gets lost in a phone queue because every enquiry comes through our online form. Nobody has to sit through a sales call to get an answer. If an installer contacts you, it's because you asked for a quote, never before.

Editorial standards

We review costs, grant rules and Smart Export Guarantee figures regularly, and we pin them to the year. As a result, what you read reflects current UK schemes rather than outdated averages. We link to primary sources, such as gov.uk, Ofgem and MCS, wherever a claim needs backing up.

Where to start

Our solar guides cover installation, costs, grants, battery storage, maintenance and the Smart Export Guarantee. Each one uses the same plain style, so you can read them in any order. If you would rather ask a question first, use our contact form, and we reply by email.