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Lancashire50 miles from HQ

SolarInstallationinBlackpool

80+ Installations3.8 hrs/day avgPop. 141,100

£153,000

Avg House Price

~64,800

Households

860-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

Why Solar Works in Blackpool

Blackpool's unique housing stock — massive converted B&Bs, guest houses, and HMOs from the Wakes Weeks era — presents distinctive solar challenges. Only 1,570 homes currently have solar panels. Victoria Hospital (767 beds, Lancashire Cardiac Centre) serves the Fylde Coast. Talbot Gateway Phase 3 (£100m DWP building, BREEAM Excellent) and Phase 5 (£45m MOD building) both include solar PV, bringing 8,000+ workers to the town centre. Blackpool Airport is no longer operational for passengers (closed 2014).

Blackpool's unique housing stock — including converted B&Bs and HMOs — presents distinctive solar opportunities. Among England's most deprived areas with high fuel poverty, creating strong ECO4 grant eligibility. The seaside climate brings good sunlight hours despite the latitude.

80+ Installations

Completed in Blackpool

MCS Certified

All engineers accredited

2-4 Week Lead Time

From survey to install

50 miles

From our Salford HQ

Solar installation in Blackpool

Blackpool Solar Potential

Solar Yield

860+

kWh per kWp per year

3.8 hrs/day avg average sunshine. Optimal south-facing, tilted installation.

£0

Average annual saving

Typical Blackpool household with 4kWp system

2030

Net zero target

Blackpool council climate commitment

Planning in Blackpool

Planning Considerations

Climate emergency declared June 2019. Net zero target 2030. Three conservation areas: Stanley Park (Article 4 Direction), Town Centre, Foxhall. Foxhall Village regeneration: ~400 homes total, final phase completing August 2025. Broader £90m Central Housing Regeneration planned over 15-20 years. Only 1,570 homes have solar — enormous growth potential.

Areas We Cover in Lancashire

Blackpool Town CentreSouth ShoreNorth ShoreBisphamCleveleysThorntonPoulton-le-FyldeLytham St Annes

Postcode Districts Covered

All verified postcode districts within our Blackpool service area

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Trusted by Homeowners

What Our Clients Say

4.9

Rating

0+

Reviews

Battery Storage

Andy gave me great advice about adding a battery to my existing system. He was very knowledgeable and clear. Thanks to all at SMS.

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Sarah T.

Manchester

Solar Installation

All brilliant from beginning to the end. Professional team who really know their stuff. Would recommend to anyone looking for solar solutions.

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James R.

London

Maintenance

I received very efficient and helpful service from this company. Especially Jaimie who came when he said he would and was friendly and professional throughout. Can't recommend this company highly enough.

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David M.

Birmingham

Solar Installation

Fantastic service, super happy and professional with the team. Highly recommend and will use again for any future solar needs.

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Emma W.

Leeds

Solar Installation

From start to finish the whole process was seamless. The engineers were punctual, tidy, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our energy bills have dropped significantly.

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Mark P.

Bristol

Trusted By Industry Leaders

Tesla

Certified Installer

EcoFlow

Authorised Dealer

Octopus Energy

Trusted Partner

Phoenix Financial

Finance Partner

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

MCS Certified

Microgeneration Certification

NICEIC Approved

Electrical Contractor

RECC Member

Renewable Energy Consumer Code

Tesla Powerwall

Certified Installer

EcoFlow Partner

Authorised Installer

TSI Approved

Trading Standards Institute

EPVS Registered

PV Scheme Member

IWA Member

Insulated Wall Association

Ready for Solar in Blackpool?

Join the 80+ homeowners and businesses in Blackpool who already benefit from solar energy. Our local Lancashire team is ready to design the perfect system for your property.

Solar FAQs for Blackpool

In most cases, solar panels in Blackpool fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. Climate emergency declared June 2019. Net zero target 2030. Three conservation areas: Stanley Park (Article 4 Direction), Town Centre, Foxhall. Foxhall Village regeneration: ~400 homes total, final phase completing August 2025. Broader £90m Central Housing Regeneration planned over 15-20 years. Only 1,570 homes have solar — enormous growth potential. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.