Sopoco Limited T/A Sopoco

From the very beginning of our journey with solar installation, working with David Cracknell at Sopoco has been a fantastic experience. David was not only incredibly helpful and informative, but he also took the time to answer all of our questions and address any concerns—without being pushy. His genuine approach made all the difference. Sopoco worked closely with us to design a solar system that perfectly meets our needs, with the added flexibility of adding a further battery in the future if we choose to. The installation process itself was smooth and efficient, with a team that clearly knows what they’re doing. A particular highlight for us was seeing that Sopoco employs a female electrician, Jess, which was a refreshing touch. It’s great to see diversity in action! Even after the installation, Sopoco has been prompt and responsive whenever we’ve needed to reach out. Their customer service continues to impress. I wholeheartedly recommend Sopoco for anyone looking to install solar. They’ve earned every one of these five stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I started researching solar at the beginning of 2025. The tech, and how to choose the right installer (shoutout to r/SolarUK). I didn’t rush. I wanted a system that made technical, financial, and practical sense for my home both now and in the future. System installed: 10 × Aiko 485W panels; Sigenergy: 8kW inverter, 9kWh battery, Gateway Of the 15 installers I contacted, I shortlisted 3. SOPOCO weren’t the cheapest and were initially 3rd on my shortlist, mainly because they’re a smaller, newer company. What changed everything was my conversation with David. He immediately recognised my needs and took the time to walk me through battery value for money, inverter sizing, flat-roof mounting options, roof constraints, risks, and how they would be mitigated. He was the only installer who clearly explained the challenges specific to my property and the solutions they would implement. No vague promises, no glossing over complications. We discussed layouts, orientations, and future expansion (AC and future EV). This led to sensible recommendations such as upsizing the battery and inverter for futureproofing, but never pushy or overselling. All decisions were left with me, with facts on the table. I also really appreciated David’s honesty around timing. I first engaged with SOPOCO during summer, but I wasn’t in a hurry and wanted the job done properly. David explained a Nov–Dec install would be better suited for them, offering a genuine £500 winter discount. In hindsight, the winter install was absolutely the right call: no pressure, no FOMO, and time to properly learn the system while production is naturally lower. I probably put SOPOCO through the wringer with questions (sorry David!). That was intentional: I wanted to see how responsive and patient they were. The answers were always prompt, clear, and pressure-free. No “quote expiring”, no artificial urgency. The quote stayed valid for months, was itemised, transparent, and exactly what I paid. No surprises. Design & planning were excellent. Much of the technical design was done during the site visit, which demonstrated David’s competence. We discussed cable routes, component placement, future proofing, and system logic in detail. Installation was top-notch. Scaffolding went up a week in advance and David, Russ, and Jimmy arrived bang on time, explained the plan, and got to work. The install took three days due to the complexity of integrating the Sigenergy gateway and ensuring everything was done cleanly and correctly. I was kept involved throughout, and any unexpected issues were discussed before solutions were implemented. The team even identified an unrelated chimney issue that could have posed a future risk and advised how to address it. The scaffolding stayed up for longer to allow repairs and to ensure the solar panel system worked properly. This level of craftmanship and professionalism really stood out. Russ deserves a special mention. Not just an excellent electrician, but an absolute wizard with carpentry and problem-solving. The networking cables were… challenging, but everything works flawlessly. Patience of a saint. Post-install support was solid, with a proper handover and documentation completed shortly after. Export went live just before Christmas. There were minor delays with paperwork due to the pre-holiday rush, but everything was resolved quickly. From mid-November to early January, we generated ~250 kWh, used ~507 kWh, exported ~95 kWh, and saved around £72. Not huge numbers yet, but honest ones. It’s been great to learn the system when conditions are tougher. Spring can’t come soon enough! The Sigenergy system is excellent, and the AI makes managing dynamic pricing easy. I’m on Octopus Agile, and it’s real cheap when it’s windy. Would I choose SOPOCO again? Yes. Would I trust them with future expansions? David, pencil me in in a couple of years’ time. If you’re looking for a well-designed, properly explained and expertly installed solar and battery system, I happily recommend SOPOCO.

Just had the best experience with Sopoco - David, Russ, Jess and Jimmy. We had 12 panels and 2 batteries installed just before Christmas. The team were polite, friendly, knowledgeable, tidy and on time and schedule! They sound like simple things but in our experience with other contractors haven't always been achievable. The panels and batteries are great, the app is amazing and the support they have offered is second to none. It's no wonder they are so busy. Highly recommend.

David and his team (Russ, Jess and Jimmy) last month completed for us a flawless new roof solar installation, with 5 kW of panels, a 8 kWh battery, and a EV charger. Of all the companies that quoted for us, Sopoco wasn't the cheapest, but the small price difference was well worth the attention and care they put in our project. We have bird protection netting on our flat dormer roof, and before giving us a quote, David was so thorough that he tested in his workshop how much of an impact netting would have on solar yield and included that in his power calculations. The installation itself was quick, careful and smooth. The scaffolders he employs are very polite and quiet, and took care not to damage any plants in the garden while building the scaffold. As you can see in the photos, they did a super-clean install of the panels, battery and charger, with all cables tucked away and hidden as much as possible. Towards the end of the project, we hit a snag (we hadn't realised that the dormer roof hadn't been built fully according to the plans, so it couldn't hold the weight of ballast as originally planned). David immediately gave us different options for alternative plans (using anchors rather than ballast and reinforcing the window frames under the roof) which he quickly implemented at no extra cost. It can be stressful when things go wrong, which can happen on any home improvement project, so we're very happy that we went with Sopoco, as David has supported us and taken care of us at every step. We recommend them wholeheartedly.

We chose Sopoco for our solar install, and I'm so glad we did! David and Russ were both so lovely to speak to - very kind, patient, happy to answer all and any questions, and just generally good people. The quoting process was straightforward, and felt like very good value for money Vs our other quotes. More than that, it was a very low-pressure sales pitch, and they were confident enough that their quality spoke for itself without needing to hound us every five minutes (which says a lot!). The install went without a hitch, they treated our home well, and we're really happy with the kit. I've heard some not-great stories from friends who've had solar installed and feel like we really lucked out with these guys. Thank you all so much! You're doing a fabulous job, and have already recommended you to quite a few people!