Electrical & Renewable Energy Services in Preston
Serving Preston, Lancashire and surrounding areas
As our home city, Preston is where GM Electrical Services is headquartered on Liverpool Road in Penwortham. We have deep roots in the local community and have completed hundreds of solar, battery, EV charger, and electrical installations across the city and its surrounding villages.
From Avenham Park to Fulwood, Ribbleton to Ashton-on-Ribble, we know Preston inside out. Our Penwortham base means we can respond quickly to any project across the city, whether it is a terraced house in the city centre or a detached property in Broughton.
Our Services in Preston
Solar PV
MCS-accredited domestic & commercial solar panel installations from 3kW to 120kW+.
Learn moreBattery Storage
AC & DC coupled battery storage systems from EcoFlow, Sigenergy, SolaX, Fox ESS & Alpha ESS.
Learn moreEV Chargers
OZEV-approved 7kW-22kW+ domestic & commercial EV charger installations.
Learn moreElectrical Work
NICEIC-approved electricians for rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs & more.
Learn moreWhat We Offer in Preston
Our Preston customers benefit from the full range of services we offer. We design and install solar PV systems for homes and businesses across the city, from compact 3kW domestic setups to large-scale commercial arrays. Our battery storage installations — including systems from EcoFlow, Sigenergy, and SolaX — help Preston homeowners store solar energy or take advantage of cheap overnight electricity tariffs. We fit EV chargers from myenergi, SolaX, and Ohme for both residential driveways and commercial car parks. As NICEIC-approved electricians, we also handle full rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs, fault finding, and all domestic and commercial electrical work.
In-Depth Services in Preston
Solar PV in Preston
Preston sits in one of the better sun-exposure zones in the North West, with average annual irradiance that makes a properly sized solar PV system a sound investment. We design systems specifically for Preston roofs — whether that is a south-facing semi in Fulwood, a terraced home in Ashton, or an east-west split array on a newer build in Cottam. A typical 4kW domestic installation in Preston generates around 3,600 kWh per year, which covers a significant share of the average home's electricity use. For larger households or homes with EVs and heat pumps, we regularly install 6kW, 8kW, and 10kW systems. Our MCS accreditation means every Preston install is eligible for zero VAT and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments.
Battery Storage for Preston Homes
Pairing solar panels with battery storage is the single biggest upgrade Preston homeowners can make to cut their bills. During the longer summer days, your battery holds surplus solar energy so you can use it in the evening instead of buying it back from the grid. In winter — when Preston sees shorter days and more overcast weather — batteries still deliver huge savings by charging overnight on a cheap tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus (from around £0.07/kWh) and discharging during peak-rate hours. We install the full EcoFlow, Sigenergy, SolaX, Fox ESS and Alpha ESS ranges, and size every system to match your actual usage pattern rather than selling you more capacity than you need.
EV Chargers in Preston
The M6, M55, M61 and M65 all pass through Preston, making it one of the busiest commuter hubs in Lancashire — which is why demand for home EV chargers here has grown sharply. We install OZEV-approved 7kW chargers from brands like myenergi (Zappi), Ohme and SolaX, all of which can be set to charge from solar surplus or cheap overnight tariffs. For businesses in Preston, we fit 7kW to 22kW+ commercial chargers with backend software for billing, load management, and fleet use. Typical domestic installs are completed in a single day.
Electrical Work Across Preston
As NICEIC-approved contractors, we handle every type of domestic and commercial electrical work in Preston. Common jobs include consumer unit (fuse board) replacements on older properties in the city centre, full rewires on Victorian and Edwardian terraces, EICR safety inspections for landlords and letting agents, fault finding, and new circuits for extensions and garden rooms. We also work with local businesses on commercial fit-outs, lighting upgrades, and periodic inspection testing.
Get a Free Quote in Preston
Ready to start your project? Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. We offer free site surveys across Preston and the surrounding area.