Areas We Cover

Solar Panel Installation Across the South West

D&R Energy installs solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers across a wide area of the South West of England. Based in Portishead, our team covers Bristol, North Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset, Somerset, and Gloucestershire — typically within a 60-mile radius of our base. We can also install further afield by arrangement; contact us to discuss your location.

Our primary service areas include Bristol, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. Within these areas we serve individual towns and villages from Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare to Bath, Stroud, and Taunton.

Solar Energy Potential Across the South West

The South West of England is one of the best regions in the UK for solar energy. The area receives 950-1,100 kWh of solar irradiance per kWp per year — significantly more than the UK average of around 900 kWh/kWp. This means a 4.5kWp solar system in Bristol, Somerset or Gloucestershire will generate approximately 4,200-4,900 kWh of electricity annually, enough to power a typical 3-4 bed family home for much of the year.

Combined with a home battery storage system and a smart energy tariff, households in our service area can save 70-95% on their electricity bills. The Smart Export Guarantee also pays you for any surplus electricity you export to the grid, adding a further £150-400 per year to your savings depending on your system size and usage pattern.

Local Knowledge That Matters

As a locally based company, D&R Energy understands the planning environment, property types, and energy needs specific to each area we serve. We know which local authorities have conservation area restrictions that may affect panel positioning, the typical roof types across North Somerset and the Cotswolds, and the DNO (Distribution Network Operator) requirements across Western Power Distribution's area. This local expertise helps your installation proceed smoothly and on time.

For commercial properties, we have experience working with businesses across the South West, from agricultural buildings in Somerset to industrial units in the Bristol and Gloucester areas. Our commercial solar service includes a dedicated pre-installation survey, structural assessment, and detailed ROI analysis tailored to your business's energy usage profile.