Buying guide
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Before you buy solar online: a UK product and seller checklist
Verify the exact product, seller identity, delivered terms, technical evidence and advertising disclosures before ordering.
The short answer
Quick answer
Before ordering solar online, verify the exact model and its documentation, seller identity, current price, VAT, delivery, returns, warranty and suitability for your property. If the recommendation uses an affiliate link, label the advertising clearly before readers engage with it.
Check product and seller evidence
- Compare the full make, model and specification with the manufacturer’s current documents.
- Confirm the seller’s legal identity, contact details, stock, delivery area and fulfilment arrangements.
- Read the current returns, warranty, repair and customer support terms.
- Check any compliance or register claim against the exact model and a current authoritative source.
- Keep dated copies of the listing and supplier promises.
Make commercial content transparent
A product comparison should explain how options were selected and what evidence supports the recommendation. Do not imply hands-on testing unless the team actually tested the item.
If a link or code earns commission, clearly label the relevant content or link as advertising where readers encounter it. An ambiguous site-wide note is not a substitute for identifying specific affiliate content.
Quick answers
Common questions
What should an affiliate solar recommendation disclose?
Clearly mark the linked recommendation or relevant content as advertising before or where the reader encounters it, and explain the commission relationship in plain language.
How can I check a seller’s return terms?
Read the current terms before ordering and retain a copy. UK consumer rules vary by purchase circumstances; use current official advice if you need to understand your rights.
Further reading
Sources and official guidance
This guide is general information, not an assessment of a specific property or product. Check current official guidance and the manufacturer’s instructions before acting.