Contact Solar's limited-time Black Friday solar panel deals ended on 30 November 2023, the company said. The promotion ran throughout November and covered solar panel installations across the UK, with discounts also applied to battery storage and solar EV chargers1.
The headline offer was up to £1,000 off solar PV systems. Contact Solar also stated that it would beat any like-for-like quotation by £200, a standing claim it presented alongside the Black Friday pricing rather than as a separate promotion1.
"our limited-time Black Friday solar panel deals end on 30 th November"
"Throughout November, we're offering some incredible Black Friday deals on solar panels and accessories. Enjoy our lowest prices yet, including up to £1,000 off solar PV systems and fantastic offers on battery storage, solar EV chargers and more."
The company described itself as a Which? Trusted Trader and cited five-star ratings on Google and Trustpilot. It said it serves both domestic and commercial customers and offers a personalised, no-obligation quote before any survey or installation is booked1.
| Element of the offer | Detail given |
|---|---|
| Discount on solar PV systems | Up to £1,000 off |
| Price-match claim | Will beat any like-for-like quotation by £200 |
| Other products included | Battery storage, solar EV chargers |
| Closing date | 30 November 2023 |
The published claim process was three steps: contact the company by phone, email or an online quote form and mention the Black Friday deal; receive a quote from an advisor; then, if proceeding, book a survey and installation. Contact Solar said there are no hidden fees1.
Why it matters for households
A discount of up to £1,000 against a solar PV installation changes the upfront cost of a system, which is the main barrier for most households considering solar PV. The size of the reduction depends on the system quoted, and the page does not state which system sizes or prices the £1,000 figure applies to, nor whether it is a fixed sum or a cap. Households comparing quotes would need the personalised quotation to see the actual figure1.
The £200 price-beat claim is a comparison against a like-for-like quotation from another installer, so its value depends on what is being matched. The page does not set out what counts as like-for-like, for example whether panel brand, inverter type, mounting system and warranty terms must correspond1.
Battery storage and solar EV chargers were included in the promotion, which matters for households weighing whether to add storage at the point of installation rather than later. Fitting a battery alongside panels can affect inverter choice, and a hybrid inverter allows a battery to be added to the same unit. The page gives no figures for the battery or charger discounts1.
Nothing in the announcement addresses planning permission, grid connection or export payments, and no details of the discount terms, eligibility or exclusions have been reported1.
What happens next
The sale closed on 30 November 2023. Contact Solar's page continued to invite enquiries through its quote form after that date, but the Black Friday pricing it described had ended. No follow-up promotion or extension has been reported1.
Sources1 cited
- Black Friday Solar Panels | Black Friday Solar Offers, contact-solar.co.uk