Solar PV Solutions For Your Home
Domestic Solar Panel Installations
At Spectra Solar, professional solar panel installations are provided for homes across the UK. With energy prices continuing to rise and the cost of solar technology steadily decreasing, domestic solar panels have become a practical and increasingly affordable solution for homeowners.
Installing solar panels allows households to generate their own clean electricity, reduce reliance on the grid, and lower long-term energy bills while protecting against continually increasing energy prices.
Why Choose Domestic Solar?
Domestic solar gives homeowners greater control over their energy future. Producing renewable electricity on your own property helps protect against rising utility costs while also reducing your carbon footprint.
Solar panels are a long-term investment that can significantly reduce monthly energy bills, increase property value, and contribute to a more sustainable energy system.
Tailored Solar Solutions for Your Home
Every property is different, which is why each system is designed specifically for the home it will be installed on. Spectra Solar takes the time to understand the property, current energy usage, and future energy needs before designing a system.
Customers are guided through:
- The best solar panel options for the property
- System size and panel layout
- Expected performance and annual generation
- Estimated savings and return on investment (ROI)
Systems can also be tailored with additional technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicle charging, or smart energy management solutions to maximise the benefit of solar generation.
Making the Most of Your Solar Energy
Modern solar systems can be designed to work alongside several additional technologies that increase the value of the electricity generated.
Options may include:
- Battery storage to store excess electricity for use later in the evening
- Electric vehicle charging using your own solar energy
- Immersion diverters that automatically heat water using surplus solar power
- Smart export options through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) offered by energy providers such as Octopus, E.ON, EDF and others
In some cases, exporting electricity to the grid through SEG tariffs can be more beneficial than diverting energy within the home, depending on the export rate available.
Many homeowners are also combining solar with smart overnight tariffs, charging batteries and electric vehicles during cheaper overnight electricity periods, then running their home from the stored energy during the day while solar generation continues to top up the batteries and export excess energy to the grid.
Premium Panels & Trusted Technology
Spectra Solar uses high-quality solar panels and industry-proven components designed to deliver strong performance and long-term reliability. Systems are engineered to operate efficiently in UK weather conditions and are built to provide decades of energy generation.
All installations are carried out by experienced engineers following recognised industry standards to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.
Instant Solar Quotes – No Sales Pressure
Obtaining solar quotes can often be confusing and time-consuming. The solar industry is unfortunately known for aggressive sales tactics, with some companies inflating prices only to reduce them dramatically during a sales visit.
Spectra Solar takes a different approach.
An instant solar quote tool has been developed that allows customers to receive an estimated system price by making a few simple selections online. This provides immediate transparency and avoids unnecessary sales pressure.
Designers are not paid commission, which means systems are designed to suit the property and customer needs rather than sales targets. Pricing is clear and honest — there will not be sudden discounts offered after a “call to the manager.”
Customer feedback and independent Google reviews reflect this transparent approach.
Simple, Stress-Free Installation Process
From the first enquiry through to system commissioning, the installation process is managed in a structured and transparent way.
The process typically includes:
- Consultation and system design
- DNO application and approvals where required
- Professional installation
- Full system testing and commissioning
Spectra Solar also provides a customer app that allows homeowners to track their installation progress. Through the app customers can:
- View the status of DNO approvals
- Track installation scheduling
- Access installation manuals and documentation
- Read FAQs and system guidance
- Submit helpdesk support tickets if needed
This ensures customers are never left wondering what stage their installation is at.
Ongoing Support and Real Warranties
Many companies lose interest once the installation has been completed. A workmanship warranty typically only covers the installation work itself and does not include product faults or system troubleshooting.
Spectra Solar provides a two-year return-to-site warranty, meaning engineers will return to site if problems occur, providing real support beyond the initial installation.
This commitment to ongoing support is one reason why Spectra Solar is frequently called upon to diagnose and repair systems originally installed by other companies.
Why Choose Spectra Solar?
Spectra Solar focuses on transparency, engineering quality, and long-term customer support.
Customers benefit from:
- Clear, honest pricing
- Commission-free system design
- High-quality equipment
- Ongoing support after installation
- Dedicated customer tracking app
- Real return-to-site warranty support
Spectra Solar has also invested significantly in improving the customer experience, including the development of a fully operational showroom where customers can view solar technologies and speak directly with knowledgeable staff. Many companies in the industry avoid this level of transparency.
A Family-Run Business with Long-Term Values
Spectra Solar is a family-run business built on long-term relationships, honest advice, and high-quality engineering standards. From the first conversation through system design, installation, and ongoing support, the focus remains on delivering systems that genuinely benefit customers.
The goal is not simply to install solar panels, but to provide reliable energy systems that continue delivering value for decades.
Get Your Free Quote
Thinking about installing solar panels at your home?
Use the Spectra Solar instant quote tool to receive a fast, no-obligation price by making just a few simple selections. It’s a quick and easy way to understand what a solar system could cost for your property without the pressure of a sales visit.
Not quite ready yet or unsure what system is right for you?
Solar can sometimes feel confusing, with terms like all-black panels, efficiency ratings, battery depth of discharge, inverter types, smart export guarantee, and many other technical phrases that can seem like a foreign language if you’re new to it.
Take a look at our handy solar guides page , where we break everything down into clear, straightforward explanations so you can understand your options before making any decisions. The guides cover the key parts of a solar system, how they work together, and what really matters when choosing the right setup for your home.
If you prefer to learn first and quote later, the information is there to help you feel confident about your solar journey. Alternatively, you can contact our friendly team who will be happy to talk you through the options, answer any questions, and help design the right system for your home.
You are also welcome to visit our showroom, where you can see solar panels, batteries, and equipment in person and speak directly with our team about how everything works.
Whether you want a quick price today or prefer to learn more first, Spectra Solar gives you the tools and information to move forward at your own pace.
👉 Get your free quote today or explore our helpful solar guides.
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Rob D
1 month ago
We recently had solar panels and battery installed by Spectre Solar, and the entire experience was brilliant. From the initial site visit through to the scaffolding and final installation, everything ran seamlessly. Their pricing was very competitive compared to other quotes we received, without cutting any corners.
The installation team were friendly, polite, and tidy, and all the required handover documents and certificates arrived promptly. When I had a couple of minor queries afterwards, the aftercare team sorted them out straight away. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable, professional solar installer.
George Rodgers
3 months ago
Really happy with the post installation backup Jonathan and everybody at Spectra have given me. Jonathan also patiently explained all the pros and cons before installation and helped with the form filling with my energy provider.
David Khan
4 months ago
Had my solar installed on the 18th of June. The lad Jonny I think his name was and the other lad did an excellent job of installing my panels and giving me information on the install process. The electrician Liam was great. Talked through the best way he was going to do the work and if I was happy with the way to install and connect the battery. Customer service aftercare have been great also. Very correspondent to emails and phone calls and always happy to help and give you information. Would strongly recommend spectra solar if you want a solar company.
Andrea Roberts
4 months ago
So helpful and friendly! We have a system fitted by a different installer who are not trading anymore. When we had an issue with our Dongle we were at our wits end but a member of the team ( John I think) talked us through what to do- and it worked!! Saved us a call out fee and also saved our sanity. Top notch service from a company is to be praised! Won’t hesitate to use them if we need anymore solar related products!!
Jim Floyd
4 months ago
Excellent from the 1st call to the install .No pressure what so ever & just very easy to deal with . Very impressed & would recommend.
George Solomons
4 months ago
Made an error on scaffolding install date but rectified it and install was done on time and a tidy job.
D Morrow
5 months ago
Kurt was really helpful and explained everything clearly, highly recommend Spectra solar.
shaun roberts
5 months ago
Great company very professional to deal with .
Christopher Morris
7 months ago
Andrew Scanlon
7 months ago
100% recommended.
from first contact with Jonathan to discuss my options of upgrading my current solar system with complementary batteries to the install today from Liam, I can't fault them!!
Jonathan is always available to discuss and help with any questions or queries ad Liam and his buddy did a great job installing them today, left the area clean and tidy and explained the work he'd done.
Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Spectra Solar to anyone looking to help reduce your energy costs. 👏
Gill Rhodes
7 months ago
Very pleased with solar installation and EV fitted by Spectra Solar.. Great communication all through the project. Good price and installation was completed when request and all working well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to others. Great from start to finish!
Ian Coutts
8 months ago
Another excellent experience with Spectra, having had another Expansion Pack added.
Andy Lynch
8 months ago
Third time I have used Spectra solar now .each time you get an individual assessment of you needs. Very neat and professional job. Highly recommended
Nathan Halliwel
8 months ago
Good lads everything's done by the book so many fraudulent companies out there you don't know who to choose anymore anything solar these lines are definitely trustworthy.
sue Mason
8 months ago
We read reviews of quite a few companies before settling on Spectra. Many of them were 5 star and I've no reason to think they wouldn't have also been excellent so choosing was hard, but in the end we went with the one our neighbour had used. Have to say we can't fault them - the end to end process was handled really well. Communication has been excellent and the installation and follow up support has been everything we could have asked for. So I'd have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone struggling to choose. The price was also very competitive btw. Thanks guys
Martin Appleby
9 months ago
Shopped around for solar panel and battery installation. Decided on Spectra due to being a Which approved trader and using there own installation team. The price was not far off the cheapest as well. Also no pressure selling.
Roofing lads Brett and Brook arrived just after 8am and the electrician Liam about 9 who went through everything with me.
The whole team were a credit to the company. Everything was left clean and tidy after installation and a full explanation of how the system app worked.
Post and pre install comms from Kurt was and is still excellent. No issues to report. All documents sent through straight after payment.
Really pleased with whole process.
14 panels
Hanchu battery and invertor. All neat and tidy.
David Hammond
9 months ago
To save you reading the rest - I'll sum it up in one word - Impressive!
From inital contact there's no hard sell, no pressure, but plenty of advice. Having contemplated solar for a few months, I'd done plenty of research. Being local to their offices, the wife and I arranged to pop in to their showroom.
Again no pressure, no hard sell, but very knowledgeable, backing up I'd gleaned from my research.
Mike turned up to conduct the survey as arranged, I wanted to be clear on what to expect and if there were any issues, and Mike made suggestions on how to install the equipment in the garage without damaging the pre-fab concrete.
We agreed on the trench location between the house and garage to prevent damage to the new driveway - Important as the scaffolders errected their scaffold right over the area, luckily I was at home when they came to errect it and they managed to position the two legs so not to be in the way.
Installation day, the lads rocked up just after 8am on a frosty January morning, Tea, Coffee & biscuits were welcomed by them, they simply just got on with it. I was sceptical they'd get it done in the day, but the roofing team were done by mid afternoon, leaving the electricians to connect and commission the system. That was all done around 5pm.
The installation in the garage with Uni-Strut is tidy, they routed the DC cables through the soffit, from the loft space - I was expecting a hole through the wall. The internal consumer unit is tidy, and there's been no issues since the install.
I can't wait for the sunnier weather, as despite the rain & fog recently the system's already impressed me with it's generation quite offten the base load is solely from PV.
Jonathan Weightman
10 months ago
Fantastic job installing our batteries. Completed in a day with no fuss, mess or drama. Couldn’t be happier with the team or their work - even my wife was impressed !
Dipak Ruda
11 months ago
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar Ltd for the installation of Solar PV system on your residence.
Right from the start i noticed how excellent Mike was at communication. It is clear that he is an experts in this field, but they took the time on numerous occasions to talk me through the various options and tweak to match my needs or requests. All of this was done in language and terminology that I could understand. Once I was happy for the order to go ahead, Spectra Solar Ltd team delivered on the promised date for the setup of my installation of system.
On the day the team consisted of Jordan, Brett and Wayne. I was very much impressed on how they performed their task in a professional, neat yet thorough manner and were very much approachable and considerate of my needs. I can’t fault their workmanship (top notch). My system consists of 11 solar panels, 7.2kwh battery and 3.6 inverter. To my surprise the job only lasted a day.
Another important factor for me was that Spectra Solar Ltd ask for no upfront payments and the final payment could be paid on card, which was a positive for me.
Overall a super experience 😁
Thank you Mike, Emma, Jordan, Brett and Wayne.
Mike Ferguson
11 months ago
I highly recommend this company. Too often we are let down by merchants making appointments and not appearing. Spectra fulfilled all of their commitments leading to our installation recently. The weather was awful on the due day but fitters arrived on time followed by electricians. All were courteous, respectful and helpful. As promised the installation was completed in one day - not easy on a dark wet day in December - and full instructions were given to download the ubiquitous 'App'. The fitters finally departed in the dark having cleaned up behind themselves. I am delighted with the work which is generating already.
Nick Kelly
11 months ago
Very professional and helpful throughout from first enquiry to installation of panels and battery system.Very competitively priced compared to energy companies' own solar systems and all my questions were answered honestly and clearly.I would definitely recommend Spectra Solar Ltd
Susan Benson
12 months ago
Highly recommend Spectra Solar Limited, professional, efficient and absolutely no problems with communication. We are so happy to have selected this company to install solar panels to our children's nursery and community centre. Thankyou
Ian Stafford
1 year ago
Superb and knowledgeable - Spectra guide you through the process from design to installation, answer all questions and form a genuine partnership. Installation was textbook and I was kept fully informed throughout every step in the project. Very pleased with the results and my investment is already making savings that are contributing towards playback, plus i'm doing my bit for the environment for the next 30 years. My install is a domestic 17 panel solar with battery storage plus inverter.
G B
1 year ago
Highly recommend! Good Communication and good installation. Very happy using this company 😊
Mark Edward's
1 year ago
Unprofessional & terrible service
Chris Hopwood
1 year ago
If you’re reading this because you’re on the fence choosing a solar installer, then stop searching; these are the guys to use!
I’m a bit of a geek about this stuff. So I did plenty of shopping around, and this is what I found:
-- Some installers talked a good talk, but were also very expensive and pushy.
-- Some were competitively priced, but I wouldn’t trust them with my property.
-- Spectra came to me as a recommendation, which I’m glad I listened to!
Spectra provided decent kit, at a competitive price. But perhaps the most important to me, was that they were 10/10 knowledgeable, trustworthy and professional...
With an investment like this, you won’t find a better service!
I got a 7kW inverter, 10kW battery, 18 panels and a manual-changeover switch… It’s been performing very well!
Before installation:
-- Spectra did a great job of helping me choose the best kit to suit my property and budget.
-- They were very knowledgeable and patient in answering all of my questions / concerns.
During installation:
-- The roofers did a great, tidy job of the panel installation and cabling.
-- The electricians did a great job of the inverter, battery & changeover installation, keeping it all neat and tidy.
After installation:
-- They continued to help me with the paperwork and make sure the app / monitoring is working smoothly.
Thank you!
Laura Taylor
3 years ago
This is a really great company. I've purchased my PV panels and battery from them and they are really great from start to finish. I think they are great value for money and they really look after you. Would highly recommend.
Katherine
3 years ago
Spectra provide an outstanding level of service. I received a prompt and detailed quote to my enquiry, an honest and instructive site visit, an installation plan with dates they adhered to, really good polite and helpful guys (their own employees, not sub-contractors) for the install, and finally prompt documentation which enabled me to set up the correct tariffs with Octopus. I cannot fault them.
jon wade
3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic company to deal with.
We obtained a few quotes from different companies but these guys really shone through! Far more knowledgeable and customer focused than others, they went above and beyond from the initial quotation until commissioning. Installation was completed within a day and as an electrician and previously a solar installer myself, I can say the quality of workmanship is 5*
Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Spectra to anyone wanting solar and battery storage installed on their property.
Nicholas Chamberlain
3 years ago
Excellent from start to finish, I contacted them based on online reviews and they didn't disappoint. After a brief conversation about my property and needs they sent over 2 well documented quotes that contained everything I could possibly want to know and left it with me, there was no pushy sales or constant follow up emails, the ball was completely left with me.
After contacting them to agree to go ahead with the installation, a survey was quickly dealt with by one of their agents. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, quickly helped identify where things would be installed and how things on the day would go.
The office team dealt with everything very quickly and kept us informed about what was going on and what we needed to do.
On the day of the install the team showed up around 8am and where done around 5pm. The were very friendly and professional and I couldn't praise them more.
After sales were great, there was a slight issue with the inverter which was dealt with the same day I contacted them.
Honestly, I cannot praise this company enough and would recommended them to everyone.
GREvan
3 years ago
Fantastic family run company. Mike and Jonathan always have time for me when I call or text. Months after installation they still help me out.
Even got my parents to use them for their own install.
Highly recommended.
craig towler
3 years ago
After having spoken to several other companies I came across Spectra, not only did they better the price of the others, they offered far longer warranties on the equipment. I’ve just had the system installed and am extremely impressed. Their customer service is excellent
Stephan Gardner
3 years ago
I tend to do a lot of research before I do any project - especially one of this expense so I did spend weeks trawling the internet and watching videos, reading articles and visiting government websites.
I had three companies come and visit me all of which were local to me and from Yorkshire (normally a must for me).... then I rang Spectra and the friendly voice on the phone put me through to Jonathan.
All I can say is that from that moment I felt that Jonathan placed me in safe hands - he guided me through the process and it became pretty clear that two of the three quotes I'd had were very much focused on getting a quick install and ease for them - not what was right for me.
Jonathan and his team did an amazing job - they explained everything, gave me the options I wanted and did exactly as they said they would - on time for the scaffolding, the installation took two days and the monitoring was a breeze.
A full set of documents came through one week after the installation was complete and I feel very grateful for having selected Spectra rather than some of my friends who had selected companies not as honest (and some not in business anymore).
I had 16 solar panels installed on a slate roof, with bird and vermin protection, in the loft was an inventor by Lux and 3 x 3.2kw batteries then an external fuse box in white to match the electricity and gas boxes - perfect!
The icing on the cake was the tree certificate I received today which was a really nice gesture to show how much they care for the customer and the environment.
Highly recommended and I will be using them again when I change to an electric vehicle and to add more batteries at a later stage!
Andrew Fisher
3 years ago
What a great experience with the Spectra Solar team. Always ready to answer my many questions and no pushy sales. Their quality and price do the talking so there's no need for other tactics. Great installation by the team and all tidy! Looking forward to seeing the benefits, albeit in better weather than today (heavy rain!)
Andrew Johnson
3 years ago
Excellent communication would highly recommend spectre Solar excellent standard of work from start to finish
Daniel Molyneux
3 years ago
Well, what can I say! A*!
From start to finish Jonathan and the team have been amazing. The installation team where very friendly and tidy, also considerate as on the day of install, unfortunetly, I had a family funeral to attend in the afternoon. They was accommodating, and went through all questions they would have needed answers for throughout the day all in the morning instead, explained everything. Upon my return in the late afternoon, the job was completed to high standards.
It is a big expensive soalr panels and battery storage, but I can assure you, I felt 100% in safe hands throughout the entire processes.
Thank you again all, best regards, Dan & Jen
Gavin Edensor
3 years ago
Very happy I went with Spectra Solar. The lads worked so hard all day and got in completed on the same day. Customer service is great and knowledgable, any issues just ring them. They were also very competitive with the quote and reliable.
Phil Sullivan
3 years ago
We must have spoken to 10+ companies to install our solar/battery solution. It was much harder than we thought, even though we had a system installed at a previous house so had a rough idea what we wanted.
Most companies were quite sales based and you couldn't always get the answers you wanted, or you got an answer and you weren't convinced. Then we came across Spectra - I hadn't initially seen them as they weren't in our immediate area.
From first contact with Spectra, Jonathan was on the phone, with technical detail, for as long as you needed, giving ideas and suggestions. There was no hard sell or sales pitch, just advice - so refreshing - and great value too. And they really knew what they were talking about.
We had 5.88kW of panels installed alongside 19.2Kwh of battery storage, plus an Eddi to take some excess power to the hot tank.
They turned up when they said they would, Jordan & team didn't stop all day, did a really tidy job and cleaned up after themselves.
The system is outperforming the guidance output, and is giving us lots of free electricity and hot water. Since it was put in 6 days ago, we've spent about 25p on actual electric and not had to heat the hot tank with the gas boiler at all. The Lux app & web portal monitoring are excellent.
Spectra are also really responsive and helpful for anything you need - a great company and would not hesitate to recommend!
Richard
3 years ago
I've had my 7kw, 18 panel solar installation with a 4.8kw battery and solar iboost for my hot water tank for a year now.
Firstly, I chose Spectra Solar as they were so helpful and got back to me with any queries or questions I had.
Their pricing was excellent in comparison to others with no pressure to sign up at all as they aren't sales people, just very helpful.
My bills for both gas and electricity in 2021/22 were about £1,400 before the panels were installed.
After the installation and for the year 2022/23 they have been £1,825, bearing in mind I would of paid about £2,800 (estimated, but could easily be higher), especially as the daily charge has gone up so much (about £200 for the year) as well as the cost of the electricity and gas.
I include gas as the iboost helps to heat my hot water tank instead of the gas boiler, so I save on some gas.
I will be getting a cheque back from what I've exported of £400 from Eon as they are now paying 16.5 pence per Kw/H.
Therefore, I calculate I've saved about £1,375 in the first year, which I'm very happy with.
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar.
Below was my review from a year ago.
I had my solar panels, batteries and iboost fitted today and it all looks very tidy and professional. Well done to all the fitters, who were very polite and got on with the job.
From first sending my enquiry to Spectra Solar, Mike and Emma in the office got in touch with me straight away. I was very impressed how quickly they responded to any questions and were available to speak too.
The prices on their website made comparing quotes easy, and they were better value than some other companies I contacted.
After agreeing I would go ahead, they sent someone out to make sure all was ok before the system was installed.
Within a short timeframe a date was arranged and they came when they said they would.
It’s been hassle free and I am very pleased with the service they have provided.
Well done to all at Spectra Solar, and yes, I would recommend them to anyone.
adrian ward
3 years ago
After months and hours of investigation several firms later for Solar and battery installation we came across Spectra Solar. The in depth analysis of what solar and battery would generate for value was the best report we had received by far. Once we gave the go-a -head with no upfront charges the installation was the best quality and I'm not an easiest person to please. Well Done Spectra Solar and thanks again highly recommended, keep up the great team work.
John Hayselden
4 years ago
Fantastic company, helpful, friendly and fair. Gave me some really good advice helping me to choose the right system for our needs. Jonathan really knows the market and had some great advice. The lads turned up on time and worked like Trojans to get the job finished. Even their scaffold subcontractor was really helpful modifying the scaffold as an extra to allow some last minute chimney works. I've now kept my original 10 year old solar panels but they re wired them to resolve a water ingress problem. Did a really neat job, finished with well fitted bird mesh protection. We also had a 15 KW battery storage installed with separate inverter allowing me to store spare solar power and also charge on cheap overnight electricity. Coupled with the EV charger they installed I am now saving an average of £8.00 per day over my old bills.
Greg Herriott
4 years ago
Getting solar and batteries installed is a big, expensive decision, so not one to be taken lightly. After weeks of research and contacting every company that would service our area, I just got a good feeling about Spectra. They were the only company that sounded like they actually knew what they were talking about and it wasn't just a salesperson who had been on a training course. I was able to ask very technical questions and get reliable answers. From first contact all the way through to installation, communication was excellent. The install day went very well. They arrived bang on time and got straight on with it. Very friendly crew who were very professional and had great attention to detail.
Within a day the whole system was up and running. Even though I did have a fault with my inverter 1 week later (just a dodgy unit..which I've been told is only 1 of 3 out of the hundreds they have installed), within 48 hours of me contacting them (on the weekend) I had a brand new inverter installed within 30 minutes. No quibble, no fuss.
I really cannot rate these guys high enough. Do not go with a big national company. You are just another number to them. Go with Spectra Solar and you will not be disappointed as they actually career about their customers.
Thanks very much guys.
Richard Johnson
4 years ago
I contacted a number of companies and this one stood out. Great service from quote to install. Brilliant team of people. Today I had my 6 x 405W + 4.8KW battery installed. Great value for money as well.
Brian Murphy
4 years ago
Very professional team of people, From quotation to installation.
After accepting the proposal a date was agreed. The team arrived on time and had the system up and running in about 6hrs.
I would recommend this company to anyone.
Roy Shakespeare
4 years ago
Spectra solar visited me this morning to investigate my non working solar system. In less than one hour the problem was sorted. The engineer was very pleasant and very thorough, testing all the components and quickly locating the problem, which was a faulty generation metre. A new metre was fitted and we are generating electricity once more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Spectra to anybody. The cost was very reasonable as well. I am very pleased and relieved that it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Thank you Shaun and Emma for a great service.
Allen Moore
4 years ago
Apart from some slight issues with scaffolding, out of their control, everything went as planned. Even though they were delayed by the scaffolding problem they kept me fully aware of progress and resolved all the issues. They worked later than usual to ensure the job was finished on the day. They worked hard, were very polite and cleaned up at the end of the day. Mike and Emma in the office were helpful and easy to talk to and dealt with the problems well. System is working well and feeding into the Grid and earning it's way.
Noel Green
4 years ago
Solar and batteries installed, great service from initial contact to installation. Mike was very helpful and guided me through the process and options, no pressure salesman talk. Installation was completed on time and the installation team was very professional.
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar.
Isobel Langrishe
4 years ago
Excellent service and attention to detail. Mike and the team were professional, knowledgeable and patient with our million questions! Quality installation for a very reasonable price. We chose Spectra Solar because we wanted a company we would feel comfortable and confident contacting if we had any follow up issues or queries and we are entirely happy we made the right choice. They take pride in their work and are experts in their field. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to everyone. Five star service ?.
Jakub Jan Wilgosz
4 years ago
Spectra Solar was great to deal with from the initial contact all the way through to the installation of solar PV system with battery storage for our home (on both front and rear roofs). It was such a pleasure working with Mike. He always wanted us to be happy with the finished product and he worked diligently to make that happen. We approached 10 companies for quotes and Spectra Solar's represented the best value for money and was also quickly delivered (initial contact on 6th Mar 2022, installation on 13th May 2022 - would be sooner, but we were on holidays for a couple of weeks!). Mike and his contractors showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the work in a timely and professional manner. We are very happy with the end result, and our installation is performing very well. We would definitely recommend Spectra Solar and would use them again ourselves should the need arise in the future.
aaron bailey
4 years ago
Arrived on time for the survey and the installation and this is very important to me. Never any fuss and everything went to plan. Very happy so far with the results from the panels. Highly recommended with no hesitation.
AJ Driveways
5 years ago
Mike and his colleagues from Spectra Solar Ltd installed our solar system.
Arrived on time even though I live a distance away.
Truly a proffessional team, hard working and motivated.
Best of all, no rip off quotes.
No upfront payments, which thier competitors wanted between 10% and 50%.
Overall a great experience.
If you want quality work at very competitive prices look no further.
Recommended to all...
Brian and Mandy Prestatyn.
Dez Futak
5 years ago
This isn't an installation review - more just an opportunity to mention that, Mike, who handled my myriad of questions, was very direct & honest & not at all "salesy". A real breath of fresh air to hear someone more interested in what's best for you, rather than them.
Sharon Allen
5 years ago
We had spectra solar ltd do work for us today, i can honestly say i would recommend them to all my friends, their workmanship was brilliant, very efficent, very proffesional.
Sonya Evans
5 years ago
Thankyou for fitting the panels on my house. I will recommend you to some of my friends who are wanting solar panels installed aswell ?
chris rankine
5 years ago
Rob D
1 month ago
We recently had solar panels and battery installed by Spectre Solar, and the entire experience was brilliant. From the initial site visit through to the scaffolding and final installation, everything ran seamlessly. Their pricing was very competitive compared to other quotes we received, without cutting any corners.
The installation team were friendly, polite, and tidy, and all the required handover documents and certificates arrived promptly. When I had a couple of minor queries afterwards, the aftercare team sorted them out straight away. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable, professional solar installer.
George R.
3 months ago
Really happy with the post installation backup Jonathan and everybody at Spectra have given me. Jonathan also patiently explained all the pros and cons before installation and helped with the form filling with my energy provider.
David K.
4 months ago
Had my solar installed on the 18th of June. The lad Jonny I think his name was and the other lad did an excellent job of installing my panels and giving me information on the install process. The electrician Liam was great. Talked through the best way he was going to do the work and if I was happy with the way to install and connect the battery. Customer service aftercare have been great also. Very correspondent to emails and phone calls and always happy to help and give you information. Would strongly recommend spectra solar if you want a solar company.
Andrea R.
4 months ago
So helpful and friendly! We have a system fitted by a different installer who are not trading anymore. When we had an issue with our Dongle we were at our wits end but a member of the team ( John I think) talked us through what to do- and it worked!! Saved us a call out fee and also saved our sanity. Top notch service from a company is to be praised! Won’t hesitate to use them if we need anymore solar related products!!
Jim F.
4 months ago
Excellent from the 1st call to the install .No pressure what so ever & just very easy to deal with . Very impressed & would recommend.
George S.
4 months ago
Made an error on scaffolding install date but rectified it and install was done on time and a tidy job.
D M.
5 months ago
Kurt was really helpful and explained everything clearly, highly recommend Spectra solar.
shaun R.
5 months ago
Great company very professional to deal with .
Andrew S.
7 months ago
100% recommended.
from first contact with Jonathan to discuss my options of upgrading my current solar system with complementary batteries to the install today from Liam, I can't fault them!!
Jonathan is always available to discuss and help with any questions or queries ad Liam and his buddy did a great job installing them today, left the area clean and tidy and explained the work he'd done.
Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Spectra Solar to anyone looking to help reduce your energy costs. 👏
Gill R.
7 months ago
Very pleased with solar installation and EV fitted by Spectra Solar.. Great communication all through the project. Good price and installation was completed when request and all working well. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company to others. Great from start to finish!
Ian C.
8 months ago
Another excellent experience with Spectra, having had another Expansion Pack added.
Andy L.
8 months ago
Third time I have used Spectra solar now .each time you get an individual assessment of you needs. Very neat and professional job. Highly recommended
Nathan H.
8 months ago
Good lads everything's done by the book so many fraudulent companies out there you don't know who to choose anymore anything solar these lines are definitely trustworthy.
sue M.
8 months ago
We read reviews of quite a few companies before settling on Spectra. Many of them were 5 star and I've no reason to think they wouldn't have also been excellent so choosing was hard, but in the end we went with the one our neighbour had used. Have to say we can't fault them - the end to end process was handled really well. Communication has been excellent and the installation and follow up support has been everything we could have asked for. So I'd have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone struggling to choose. The price was also very competitive btw. Thanks guys
Martin A.
9 months ago
Shopped around for solar panel and battery installation. Decided on Spectra due to being a Which approved trader and using there own installation team. The price was not far off the cheapest as well. Also no pressure selling.
Roofing lads Brett and Brook arrived just after 8am and the electrician Liam about 9 who went through everything with me.
The whole team were a credit to the company. Everything was left clean and tidy after installation and a full explanation of how the system app worked.
Post and pre install comms from Kurt was and is still excellent. No issues to report. All documents sent through straight after payment.
Really pleased with whole process.
14 panels
Hanchu battery and invertor. All neat and tidy.
David H.
9 months ago
To save you reading the rest - I'll sum it up in one word - Impressive!
From inital contact there's no hard sell, no pressure, but plenty of advice. Having contemplated solar for a few months, I'd done plenty of research. Being local to their offices, the wife and I arranged to pop in to their showroom.
Again no pressure, no hard sell, but very knowledgeable, backing up I'd gleaned from my research.
Mike turned up to conduct the survey as arranged, I wanted to be clear on what to expect and if there were any issues, and Mike made suggestions on how to install the equipment in the garage without damaging the pre-fab concrete.
We agreed on the trench location between the house and garage to prevent damage to the new driveway - Important as the scaffolders errected their scaffold right over the area, luckily I was at home when they came to errect it and they managed to position the two legs so not to be in the way.
Installation day, the lads rocked up just after 8am on a frosty January morning, Tea, Coffee & biscuits were welcomed by them, they simply just got on with it. I was sceptical they'd get it done in the day, but the roofing team were done by mid afternoon, leaving the electricians to connect and commission the system. That was all done around 5pm.
The installation in the garage with Uni-Strut is tidy, they routed the DC cables through the soffit, from the loft space - I was expecting a hole through the wall. The internal consumer unit is tidy, and there's been no issues since the install.
I can't wait for the sunnier weather, as despite the rain & fog recently the system's already impressed me with it's generation quite offten the base load is solely from PV.
Jonathan W.
10 months ago
Fantastic job installing our batteries. Completed in a day with no fuss, mess or drama. Couldn’t be happier with the team or their work - even my wife was impressed !
Dipak R.
11 months ago
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar Ltd for the installation of Solar PV system on your residence.
Right from the start i noticed how excellent Mike was at communication. It is clear that he is an experts in this field, but they took the time on numerous occasions to talk me through the various options and tweak to match my needs or requests. All of this was done in language and terminology that I could understand. Once I was happy for the order to go ahead, Spectra Solar Ltd team delivered on the promised date for the setup of my installation of system.
On the day the team consisted of Jordan, Brett and Wayne. I was very much impressed on how they performed their task in a professional, neat yet thorough manner and were very much approachable and considerate of my needs. I can’t fault their workmanship (top notch). My system consists of 11 solar panels, 7.2kwh battery and 3.6 inverter. To my surprise the job only lasted a day.
Another important factor for me was that Spectra Solar Ltd ask for no upfront payments and the final payment could be paid on card, which was a positive for me.
Overall a super experience 😁
Thank you Mike, Emma, Jordan, Brett and Wayne.
Mike F.
11 months ago
I highly recommend this company. Too often we are let down by merchants making appointments and not appearing. Spectra fulfilled all of their commitments leading to our installation recently. The weather was awful on the due day but fitters arrived on time followed by electricians. All were courteous, respectful and helpful. As promised the installation was completed in one day - not easy on a dark wet day in December - and full instructions were given to download the ubiquitous 'App'. The fitters finally departed in the dark having cleaned up behind themselves. I am delighted with the work which is generating already.
Nick K.
11 months ago
Very professional and helpful throughout from first enquiry to installation of panels and battery system.Very competitively priced compared to energy companies' own solar systems and all my questions were answered honestly and clearly.I would definitely recommend Spectra Solar Ltd
Susan B.
12 months ago
Highly recommend Spectra Solar Limited, professional, efficient and absolutely no problems with communication. We are so happy to have selected this company to install solar panels to our children's nursery and community centre. Thankyou
Ian S.
1 year ago
Superb and knowledgeable - Spectra guide you through the process from design to installation, answer all questions and form a genuine partnership. Installation was textbook and I was kept fully informed throughout every step in the project. Very pleased with the results and my investment is already making savings that are contributing towards playback, plus i'm doing my bit for the environment for the next 30 years. My install is a domestic 17 panel solar with battery storage plus inverter.
G B
1 year ago
Highly recommend! Good Communication and good installation. Very happy using this company 😊
Mark E.
1 year ago
Unprofessional & terrible service
Chris H.
1 year ago
If you’re reading this because you’re on the fence choosing a solar installer, then stop searching; these are the guys to use!
I’m a bit of a geek about this stuff. So I did plenty of shopping around, and this is what I found:
-- Some installers talked a good talk, but were also very expensive and pushy.
-- Some were competitively priced, but I wouldn’t trust them with my property.
-- Spectra came to me as a recommendation, which I’m glad I listened to!
Spectra provided decent kit, at a competitive price. But perhaps the most important to me, was that they were 10/10 knowledgeable, trustworthy and professional...
With an investment like this, you won’t find a better service!
I got a 7kW inverter, 10kW battery, 18 panels and a manual-changeover switch… It’s been performing very well!
Before installation:
-- Spectra did a great job of helping me choose the best kit to suit my property and budget.
-- They were very knowledgeable and patient in answering all of my questions / concerns.
During installation:
-- The roofers did a great, tidy job of the panel installation and cabling.
-- The electricians did a great job of the inverter, battery & changeover installation, keeping it all neat and tidy.
After installation:
-- They continued to help me with the paperwork and make sure the app / monitoring is working smoothly.
Thank you!
Laura T.
3 years ago
This is a really great company. I've purchased my PV panels and battery from them and they are really great from start to finish. I think they are great value for money and they really look after you. Would highly recommend.
Katherine
3 years ago
Spectra provide an outstanding level of service. I received a prompt and detailed quote to my enquiry, an honest and instructive site visit, an installation plan with dates they adhered to, really good polite and helpful guys (their own employees, not sub-contractors) for the install, and finally prompt documentation which enabled me to set up the correct tariffs with Octopus. I cannot fault them.
jon W.
3 years ago
Absolutely fantastic company to deal with.
We obtained a few quotes from different companies but these guys really shone through! Far more knowledgeable and customer focused than others, they went above and beyond from the initial quotation until commissioning. Installation was completed within a day and as an electrician and previously a solar installer myself, I can say the quality of workmanship is 5*
Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Spectra to anyone wanting solar and battery storage installed on their property.
Nicholas C.
3 years ago
Excellent from start to finish, I contacted them based on online reviews and they didn't disappoint. After a brief conversation about my property and needs they sent over 2 well documented quotes that contained everything I could possibly want to know and left it with me, there was no pushy sales or constant follow up emails, the ball was completely left with me.
After contacting them to agree to go ahead with the installation, a survey was quickly dealt with by one of their agents. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, quickly helped identify where things would be installed and how things on the day would go.
The office team dealt with everything very quickly and kept us informed about what was going on and what we needed to do.
On the day of the install the team showed up around 8am and where done around 5pm. The were very friendly and professional and I couldn't praise them more.
After sales were great, there was a slight issue with the inverter which was dealt with the same day I contacted them.
Honestly, I cannot praise this company enough and would recommended them to everyone.
GREvan
3 years ago
Fantastic family run company. Mike and Jonathan always have time for me when I call or text. Months after installation they still help me out.
Even got my parents to use them for their own install.
Highly recommended.
craig T.
3 years ago
After having spoken to several other companies I came across Spectra, not only did they better the price of the others, they offered far longer warranties on the equipment. I’ve just had the system installed and am extremely impressed. Their customer service is excellent
Stephan G.
3 years ago
I tend to do a lot of research before I do any project - especially one of this expense so I did spend weeks trawling the internet and watching videos, reading articles and visiting government websites.
I had three companies come and visit me all of which were local to me and from Yorkshire (normally a must for me).... then I rang Spectra and the friendly voice on the phone put me through to Jonathan.
All I can say is that from that moment I felt that Jonathan placed me in safe hands - he guided me through the process and it became pretty clear that two of the three quotes I'd had were very much focused on getting a quick install and ease for them - not what was right for me.
Jonathan and his team did an amazing job - they explained everything, gave me the options I wanted and did exactly as they said they would - on time for the scaffolding, the installation took two days and the monitoring was a breeze.
A full set of documents came through one week after the installation was complete and I feel very grateful for having selected Spectra rather than some of my friends who had selected companies not as honest (and some not in business anymore).
I had 16 solar panels installed on a slate roof, with bird and vermin protection, in the loft was an inventor by Lux and 3 x 3.2kw batteries then an external fuse box in white to match the electricity and gas boxes - perfect!
The icing on the cake was the tree certificate I received today which was a really nice gesture to show how much they care for the customer and the environment.
Highly recommended and I will be using them again when I change to an electric vehicle and to add more batteries at a later stage!
Andrew F.
3 years ago
What a great experience with the Spectra Solar team. Always ready to answer my many questions and no pushy sales. Their quality and price do the talking so there's no need for other tactics. Great installation by the team and all tidy! Looking forward to seeing the benefits, albeit in better weather than today (heavy rain!)
Andrew J.
3 years ago
Excellent communication would highly recommend spectre Solar excellent standard of work from start to finish
Daniel M.
3 years ago
Well, what can I say! A*!
From start to finish Jonathan and the team have been amazing. The installation team where very friendly and tidy, also considerate as on the day of install, unfortunetly, I had a family funeral to attend in the afternoon. They was accommodating, and went through all questions they would have needed answers for throughout the day all in the morning instead, explained everything. Upon my return in the late afternoon, the job was completed to high standards.
It is a big expensive soalr panels and battery storage, but I can assure you, I felt 100% in safe hands throughout the entire processes.
Thank you again all, best regards, Dan & Jen
Gavin E.
3 years ago
Very happy I went with Spectra Solar. The lads worked so hard all day and got in completed on the same day. Customer service is great and knowledgable, any issues just ring them. They were also very competitive with the quote and reliable.
Phil S.
3 years ago
We must have spoken to 10+ companies to install our solar/battery solution. It was much harder than we thought, even though we had a system installed at a previous house so had a rough idea what we wanted.
Most companies were quite sales based and you couldn't always get the answers you wanted, or you got an answer and you weren't convinced. Then we came across Spectra - I hadn't initially seen them as they weren't in our immediate area.
From first contact with Spectra, Jonathan was on the phone, with technical detail, for as long as you needed, giving ideas and suggestions. There was no hard sell or sales pitch, just advice - so refreshing - and great value too. And they really knew what they were talking about.
We had 5.88kW of panels installed alongside 19.2Kwh of battery storage, plus an Eddi to take some excess power to the hot tank.
They turned up when they said they would, Jordan & team didn't stop all day, did a really tidy job and cleaned up after themselves.
The system is outperforming the guidance output, and is giving us lots of free electricity and hot water. Since it was put in 6 days ago, we've spent about 25p on actual electric and not had to heat the hot tank with the gas boiler at all. The Lux app & web portal monitoring are excellent.
Spectra are also really responsive and helpful for anything you need - a great company and would not hesitate to recommend!
Richard
3 years ago
I've had my 7kw, 18 panel solar installation with a 4.8kw battery and solar iboost for my hot water tank for a year now.
Firstly, I chose Spectra Solar as they were so helpful and got back to me with any queries or questions I had.
Their pricing was excellent in comparison to others with no pressure to sign up at all as they aren't sales people, just very helpful.
My bills for both gas and electricity in 2021/22 were about £1,400 before the panels were installed.
After the installation and for the year 2022/23 they have been £1,825, bearing in mind I would of paid about £2,800 (estimated, but could easily be higher), especially as the daily charge has gone up so much (about £200 for the year) as well as the cost of the electricity and gas.
I include gas as the iboost helps to heat my hot water tank instead of the gas boiler, so I save on some gas.
I will be getting a cheque back from what I've exported of £400 from Eon as they are now paying 16.5 pence per Kw/H.
Therefore, I calculate I've saved about £1,375 in the first year, which I'm very happy with.
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar.
Below was my review from a year ago.
I had my solar panels, batteries and iboost fitted today and it all looks very tidy and professional. Well done to all the fitters, who were very polite and got on with the job.
From first sending my enquiry to Spectra Solar, Mike and Emma in the office got in touch with me straight away. I was very impressed how quickly they responded to any questions and were available to speak too.
The prices on their website made comparing quotes easy, and they were better value than some other companies I contacted.
After agreeing I would go ahead, they sent someone out to make sure all was ok before the system was installed.
Within a short timeframe a date was arranged and they came when they said they would.
It’s been hassle free and I am very pleased with the service they have provided.
Well done to all at Spectra Solar, and yes, I would recommend them to anyone.
adrian W.
3 years ago
After months and hours of investigation several firms later for Solar and battery installation we came across Spectra Solar. The in depth analysis of what solar and battery would generate for value was the best report we had received by far. Once we gave the go-a -head with no upfront charges the installation was the best quality and I'm not an easiest person to please. Well Done Spectra Solar and thanks again highly recommended, keep up the great team work.
John H.
4 years ago
Fantastic company, helpful, friendly and fair. Gave me some really good advice helping me to choose the right system for our needs. Jonathan really knows the market and had some great advice. The lads turned up on time and worked like Trojans to get the job finished. Even their scaffold subcontractor was really helpful modifying the scaffold as an extra to allow some last minute chimney works. I've now kept my original 10 year old solar panels but they re wired them to resolve a water ingress problem. Did a really neat job, finished with well fitted bird mesh protection. We also had a 15 KW battery storage installed with separate inverter allowing me to store spare solar power and also charge on cheap overnight electricity. Coupled with the EV charger they installed I am now saving an average of £8.00 per day over my old bills.
Greg H.
4 years ago
Getting solar and batteries installed is a big, expensive decision, so not one to be taken lightly. After weeks of research and contacting every company that would service our area, I just got a good feeling about Spectra. They were the only company that sounded like they actually knew what they were talking about and it wasn't just a salesperson who had been on a training course. I was able to ask very technical questions and get reliable answers. From first contact all the way through to installation, communication was excellent. The install day went very well. They arrived bang on time and got straight on with it. Very friendly crew who were very professional and had great attention to detail.
Within a day the whole system was up and running. Even though I did have a fault with my inverter 1 week later (just a dodgy unit..which I've been told is only 1 of 3 out of the hundreds they have installed), within 48 hours of me contacting them (on the weekend) I had a brand new inverter installed within 30 minutes. No quibble, no fuss.
I really cannot rate these guys high enough. Do not go with a big national company. You are just another number to them. Go with Spectra Solar and you will not be disappointed as they actually career about their customers.
Thanks very much guys.
Richard J.
4 years ago
I contacted a number of companies and this one stood out. Great service from quote to install. Brilliant team of people. Today I had my 6 x 405W + 4.8KW battery installed. Great value for money as well.
Brian M.
4 years ago
Very professional team of people, From quotation to installation.
After accepting the proposal a date was agreed. The team arrived on time and had the system up and running in about 6hrs.
I would recommend this company to anyone.
Roy S.
4 years ago
Spectra solar visited me this morning to investigate my non working solar system. In less than one hour the problem was sorted. The engineer was very pleasant and very thorough, testing all the components and quickly locating the problem, which was a faulty generation metre. A new metre was fitted and we are generating electricity once more. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Spectra to anybody. The cost was very reasonable as well. I am very pleased and relieved that it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Thank you Shaun and Emma for a great service.
Allen M.
4 years ago
Apart from some slight issues with scaffolding, out of their control, everything went as planned. Even though they were delayed by the scaffolding problem they kept me fully aware of progress and resolved all the issues. They worked later than usual to ensure the job was finished on the day. They worked hard, were very polite and cleaned up at the end of the day. Mike and Emma in the office were helpful and easy to talk to and dealt with the problems well. System is working well and feeding into the Grid and earning it's way.
Noel G.
4 years ago
Solar and batteries installed, great service from initial contact to installation. Mike was very helpful and guided me through the process and options, no pressure salesman talk. Installation was completed on time and the installation team was very professional.
I would highly recommend Spectra Solar.
Isobel L.
4 years ago
Excellent service and attention to detail. Mike and the team were professional, knowledgeable and patient with our million questions! Quality installation for a very reasonable price. We chose Spectra Solar because we wanted a company we would feel comfortable and confident contacting if we had any follow up issues or queries and we are entirely happy we made the right choice. They take pride in their work and are experts in their field. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to everyone. Five star service ?.
Jakub Jan W.
4 years ago
Spectra Solar was great to deal with from the initial contact all the way through to the installation of solar PV system with battery storage for our home (on both front and rear roofs). It was such a pleasure working with Mike. He always wanted us to be happy with the finished product and he worked diligently to make that happen. We approached 10 companies for quotes and Spectra Solar's represented the best value for money and was also quickly delivered (initial contact on 6th Mar 2022, installation on 13th May 2022 - would be sooner, but we were on holidays for a couple of weeks!). Mike and his contractors showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the work in a timely and professional manner. We are very happy with the end result, and our installation is performing very well. We would definitely recommend Spectra Solar and would use them again ourselves should the need arise in the future.
aaron B.
4 years ago
Arrived on time for the survey and the installation and this is very important to me. Never any fuss and everything went to plan. Very happy so far with the results from the panels. Highly recommended with no hesitation.
AJ D.
5 years ago
Mike and his colleagues from Spectra Solar Ltd installed our solar system.
Arrived on time even though I live a distance away.
Truly a proffessional team, hard working and motivated.
Best of all, no rip off quotes.
No upfront payments, which thier competitors wanted between 10% and 50%.
Overall a great experience.
If you want quality work at very competitive prices look no further.
Recommended to all...
Brian and Mandy Prestatyn.
Dez F.
5 years ago
This isn't an installation review - more just an opportunity to mention that, Mike, who handled my myriad of questions, was very direct & honest & not at all "salesy". A real breath of fresh air to hear someone more interested in what's best for you, rather than them.
Sharon A.
5 years ago
We had spectra solar ltd do work for us today, i can honestly say i would recommend them to all my friends, their workmanship was brilliant, very efficent, very proffesional.
Sonya E.
5 years ago
Thankyou for fitting the panels on my house. I will recommend you to some of my friends who are wanting solar panels installed aswell ?
