Solar Installers in the United Kingdom

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503 Companies 50 Cities 125,148 Reviews

Find Solar Installers by City

Browse 50 cities across the UK. Select a city to see local installers, ratings, and reviews.

Plymouth 11 installers Derby 11 installers Stoke-on-Trent 11 installers Worcester 10 installers York 10 installers Swansea 10 installers Northampton 10 installers Edinburgh 10 installers Aberdeen 10 installers Exeter 10 installers Bournemouth 10 installers Lincoln 10 installers Liverpool 10 installers Wolverhampton 10 installers Norwich 10 installers Brighton 10 installers Gloucester 10 installers Sheffield 10 installers Newcastle 10 installers Glasgow 10 installers Cheltenham 10 installers Peterborough 10 installers Manchester 10 installers Luton 10 installers Basildon 10 installers Colchester 10 installers Maidstone 10 installers Bath 10 installers Belfast 10 installers Leicester 10 installers Portsmouth 10 installers Leeds 10 installers Nottingham 10 installers Cambridge 10 installers Chelmsford 10 installers Reading 10 installers Cardiff 10 installers Southampton 10 installers Coventry 10 installers Swindon 10 installers Oxford 10 installers Eastbourne 10 installers Milton Keynes 10 installers Salisbury 10 installers Ipswich 10 installers Chester 10 installers Birmingham 10 installers Bristol 10 installers London 10 installers Dundee 10 installers

UK Solar Energy: Market Overview

16.6 GW

Installed Capacity

1.3M+

Solar Installations

70 GW

2035 Target

0% VAT

On Residential Solar

The UK Solar Market in 2026

The UK has over 16.6 GW of installed solar capacity spread across more than 1.3 million installations. Despite its reputation for cloudy weather, the UK receives enough solar irradiance to make residential and commercial solar systems financially viable in every region. Southern England receives around 1,100 kWh/m² per year, while Scotland and Northern England still receive 900–1,000 kWh/m².

The government's target of 70 GW of solar capacity by 2035 — more than four times current capacity — signals strong long-term demand for qualified installers. The solar industry employs over 12,000 people and is growing at roughly 15% per year.

Since April 2022, residential solar installations are VAT-exempt at 0%, reducing the upfront cost of a typical 4kW system to between £5,000 and £8,000. Payback periods now sit between 6 and 8 years depending on location, energy usage, and export rates.

Key Incentives and Policies

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

Licensed energy suppliers must pay households for surplus electricity exported to the grid. Rates range from 4–6p/kWh, with some suppliers offering fixed rates above 12p/kWh. Your system must be MCS-certified to qualify.

0% VAT on Solar

Since April 2022, homeowners pay zero VAT on solar panel and battery storage installations. This applies to all domestic properties across the UK and saves roughly £1,000–£1,500 on a typical system.

ECO4 Scheme

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) provides free or subsidised solar panels to low-income households. Eligibility is based on property EPC rating and household income.

Permitted Development

Most domestic solar installations don't require planning permission under permitted development rights. Exceptions include listed buildings, conservation areas, and panels protruding more than 200mm from the roof.

Solar Installers by Region

The UK solar market is active across all regions. Here's how our directory breaks down by area.

North

120 installers

Manchester Leeds Sheffield Liverpool Newcastle York Chester Milton Keynes Luton Colchester Ipswich Norwich

Midlands

112 installers

Birmingham Coventry Derby Leicester Northampton Nottingham Stoke-on-Trent Wolverhampton Worcester Lincoln Peterborough

South East

100 installers

London Brighton Maidstone Reading Southampton Portsmouth Basildon Chelmsford Eastbourne Oxford

South West

91 installers

Bristol Bath Exeter Plymouth Bournemouth Gloucester Cheltenham Swindon Salisbury

Scotland

40 installers

Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen Dundee

Wales

20 installers

Cardiff Swansea

Northern Ireland

10 installers

Belfast

Solar Panel Costs and Returns in the UK

Typical costs and expected returns for residential and commercial solar panel systems in the UK (2026 data).

System Size	Typical Cost	Annual Generation	Annual Savings	Payback Period
3 kW (small home)	£4,000 – £6,000	2,500 – 3,000 kWh	£500 – £700	7 – 9 years
4 kW (avg home)	£5,000 – £8,000	3,400 – 4,000 kWh	£700 – £950	6 – 8 years
6 kW (large home)	£7,000 – £11,000	5,100 – 6,000 kWh	£1,000 – £1,400	6 – 8 years
10 kW (small commercial)	£10,000 – £16,000	8,500 – 10,000 kWh	£1,700 – £2,400	5 – 7 years
50 kW (commercial)	£35,000 – £55,000	42,500 – 50,000 kWh	£8,500 – £12,000	4 – 6 years

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Sunlight Future

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5.0 (282 reviews)

Est. 2011 · Bristol · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · RECC

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SunPro Solar

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5.0 (8 reviews)

Est. 2023 · Norwich · 25yr warranty

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Tarven Solar Energy

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5.0 (182 reviews)

Maidstone · 25yr warranty

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MCS · TrustMark

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Tethys Energy

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KS Connexions

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4.9 (110 reviews)

Est. 2017 · Coventry · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NAPIT

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Limitless Energy

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Solar Voltaics

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4.9 (52 reviews)

Est. 2010 · Southampton

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Solarfix NI Ltd

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4.9 (260 reviews)

Est. 2015 · Belfast · 25yr warranty

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MCS · RECC · ISO 9001 · ISO 14001

Trina Solar + SolarEdge

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4.9 (300 reviews)

Est. 2006 · Newcastle · 25yr warranty

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MCS · RECC · TrustMark · Which? Trusted Traders

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SWH Electrical Solutions

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4.9 (50 reviews)

Est. 2015 · Newcastle · 25yr warranty

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MCS · TrustMark · NICEIC · HIES

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The Edinburgh Boiler Company

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4.9 (2247 reviews)

Est. 2015 · Edinburgh · 25yr warranty

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The Glasgow Boiler Company

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4.9 (2200 reviews)

Est. 2018 · Glasgow · 10yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · RECC · Gas Safe

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4.7 (15 reviews)

Est. 2018 · Reading · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NAPIT · RECC · TrustMark

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Naked Solar

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4.7 (34 reviews)

Est. 2010 · Bristol · 25yr warranty

SolarBatteryEV ChargingMaintenance

MCS · RECC · NICEIC

SunPower + SolaX

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Orange Solar Systems

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4.7 (56 reviews)

Est. 2010 · Southampton

SolarBatteryMaintenance

MCS · NAPIT

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Premier Roofing Solutions

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4.7 (52 reviews)

Est. 2019 · Nottingham

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NFRC · TrustMark

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Project Solar UK

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4.5 (30 reviews)

York · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · HIES

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Cotswold Energy Group

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4.5 (42 reviews)

Est. 2018 · Cheltenham · 25yr warranty

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Eco2Solar

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4.5 (30 reviews)

Est. 2007 · Worcester · 25yr warranty

SolarBatteryMaintenanceEnergy Audit

MCS · NICEIC · ISO 9001

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Eco2Solar

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4.5 (30 reviews)

Est. 2007 · Birmingham · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · ISO 9001

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Celtic Green Energy

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4.0 (26 reviews)

Est. 2013 · Cardiff · 25yr warranty

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Conscious Energy

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4.0 (28 reviews)

Est. 2019 · Liverpool · 25yr warranty

SolarBatteryEV ChargingMaintenance

MCS · HIES · TrustMark

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Cozy Home Solutions

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4.0 (70 reviews)

Est. 2019 · Oxford · 20yr warranty

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MCS · TrustMark

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Eco NRG Ltd

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4.0 (33 reviews)

Est. 2010 · Plymouth · 25yr warranty

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Ecowise Renewables

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4.0 (81 reviews)

Est. 2005 · Chelmsford · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · HIES · TrustMark

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Evergen Solar

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4.0 (1349 reviews)

Est. 2010 · Reading · 25yr warranty

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MCS · HIES · EPVS

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Evergreen Power UK

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4.0 (654 reviews)

Est. 2013 · London

SolarBattery

MCS · NAPIT · HIES · TrustMark

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Fresh Electrical Solar

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Heatforce

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4.0 (786 reviews)

Est. 1984 · Coventry · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · TrustMark

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Helios Electrical & Solar

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4.0 (22 reviews)

Milton Keynes · 25yr warranty

SolarBattery

MCS · TrustMark

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4.0 (37 reviews)

Est. 2009 · Luton · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NAPIT · RECC · TrustMark

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Naked Solar Exeter

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Scallan Renewables

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0.0 (13 reviews)

Est. 2006 · Dundee · 25yr warranty

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Canadian Solar + SolarEdge

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SLC Solutions

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0.0 (0 reviews)

Est. 2017 · Bournemouth · 25yr warranty

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MCS · NICEIC · RECC

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ProSolar Electrical

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0.0 (0 reviews)

Est. 2019 · Worcester · 25yr warranty

SolarBattery

MCS · NICEIC · TrustMark

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Solar and Electrics Ltd

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0.0 (0 reviews)

Worcester · 25yr warranty

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Solar Plus Yorkshire

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0.0 (0 reviews)

Est. 2022 · Plymouth · 25yr warranty

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MCS · Checkatrade

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How to Choose a Solar Installer in the UK

Check MCS Certification

MCS certification is non-negotiable. Without it, you can't access the Smart Export Guarantee or any government-backed financing. Verify the installer's MCS number on the official register at mcscertified.com.

Get Multiple Quotes

Get at least three quotes from different installers. Prices for the same system size can vary by 30–40%. A good quote includes a full breakdown of panels, inverter, labour, scaffolding, and any additional work like roof reinforcement.

Read Independent Reviews

Check Google, Trustpilot, and Checkatrade reviews. Look for patterns in negative reviews — repeated complaints about communication or after-sales service are red flags. Our directory aggregates reviews from all major platforms.

Ask About Warranties

A reputable installer offers separate warranties for panels (25 years), inverter (10–15 years), and workmanship (5–10 years). Be wary of companies offering unusually short installation warranties or vague terms.

Verify Insurance and Aftercare

Confirm the installer carries public liability insurance and offers ongoing maintenance. Ask whether they handle DNO notifications and MCS registration on your behalf — most reputable companies do.

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Solar Installation in the UK: Step by Step

Free Consultation

Contact an installer for a free site survey. They'll assess your roof, shading, and energy usage.

Design & Quote

Receive a detailed proposal with system size, expected generation, costs, and projected savings.

Installation

Scaffolding goes up, panels and inverter are installed. Most residential systems take 1–3 days.

Inspection

Building control sign-off, DNO notification, and MCS certificate issued for SEG eligibility.

Go Live

System is commissioned, monitoring is set up, and you start generating clean energy and saving money.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do solar panels cost in the UK?

A typical 4kW residential solar panel system in the UK costs between £5,000 and £8,000 including installation. Larger systems for commercial properties range from £10,000 to £50,000+ depending on capacity and complexity. Since April 2022, residential solar installations are VAT-exempt at 0%, reducing the overall cost.

What certifications should a UK solar installer have?

UK solar installers should hold MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification, which is mandatory for customers to access the Smart Export Guarantee. RECC (Renewable Energy Consumer Code) membership and TrustMark registration are also strong indicators of quality and consumer protection.

What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)?

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a UK government scheme requiring licensed energy suppliers to pay small-scale generators for surplus electricity exported to the grid. Rates typically range from 4–6p per kWh, though some suppliers offer higher fixed rates. Your system must be MCS-certified to qualify.

Is battery storage worth it with solar panels in the UK?

Battery storage can increase solar self-consumption from around 40% to 80% or more. With typical battery costs of £2,500–£6,000 and rising electricity prices, most UK homeowners see a return on battery investment within 6–10 years. Batteries also provide backup power during grid outages.

When is the best time to install solar panels in the UK?

Solar panels can be installed year-round in the UK. Spring and autumn tend to have shorter wait times as demand peaks in summer. Installing before April allows you to benefit from a full summer of high solar generation. Panels actually perform slightly better in cooler temperatures, so winter installations are perfectly viable.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in the UK?

Most domestic solar panel installations in the UK fall under permitted development rights, so planning permission is not required. Exceptions include listed buildings, conservation areas, flats, and systems that protrude more than 200mm from the roof surface. Ground-mounted systems must not exceed 9m² in area. Always check with your local planning authority if you're unsure.

How long do solar panels last in the UK climate?

Modern solar panels are designed to last 25–30 years and come with performance warranties guaranteeing at least 80% output after 25 years. The UK climate — including rain, wind, and temperature variation — does not significantly reduce panel lifespan. Inverters typically last 10–15 years and may need replacing once during the panel lifetime.