SMSSolar Maintenance Solutions

Loading

Cheshire32 miles from HQ

SolarInstallationinChester

280+ Installations3.5 hrs/day avgPop. 371,652

£266,000

Avg House Price

155,156

Households

870-920 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2045

Net Zero Target

Why Solar Works in Chester

Chester and the wider CW&C authority cover 371,652 residents across 155,156 households. Chester Cathedral successfully installed 206 solar panels in February 2023 — proving even Grade I buildings can accommodate solar. Chester Zoo (113kW, 430 panels) is actively expanding as part of net zero Scope 1&2 by 2030. The Countess of Chester Hospital's new Women & Children's Building (September 2025) is the first NHS England building to achieve the NHS Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.

Chester and the wider Cheshire West & Chester authority area cover 357,200 residents. Chester Zoo — the UK's largest zoo with 2 million visitors — already has 113kW of solar and is actively expanding. Premium neighbourhoods like Hoole and Curzon Park drive residential demand.

280+ Installations

Completed in Chester

MCS Certified

All engineers accredited

2-4 Week Lead Time

From survey to install

32 miles

From our Salford HQ

Solar installation in Chester

Chester Solar Potential

Solar Yield

870+

kWh per kWp per year

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

£0

Average annual saving

Typical Chester household with 4kWp system

2045

Net zero target

Chester council climate commitment

Planning in Chester

Planning Considerations

Climate emergency declared May 2019. Borough net zero 2045, council operations 2030. 96 conservation areas across the borough, with 14+ in Chester city alone. Solar target: from 0.032GW to 300MW by 2025 and 800MW by 2050 (25x increase). Blacon (6,000+ homes, 1950s-60s stock) is the key ECO4 target. Solar Together enrolled 5,000+ households. Northgate Phase 2 delivering 400+ sustainable homes.

Areas We Cover in Cheshire

Chester City CentreHooleUptonBlaconCurzon ParkChristletonEllesmere PortHandbridgeWestminster ParkVicars Cross

Postcode Districts Covered

All verified postcode districts within our Chester service area

CH1CH2CH3CH4CH64CH65CH66

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.

S

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.

J

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.

D

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.

E

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.

M

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 Chester?

Join the 280+ homeowners and businesses in Chester who already benefit from solar energy. Our local Cheshire team is ready to design the perfect system for your property.

Solar FAQs for Chester

In most cases, solar panels in Chester fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. Climate emergency declared May 2019. Borough net zero 2045, council operations 2030. 96 conservation areas across the borough, with 14+ in Chester city alone. Solar target: from 0.032GW to 300MW by 2025 and 800MW by 2050 (25x increase). Blacon (6,000+ homes, 1950s-60s stock) is the key ECO4 target. Solar Together enrolled 5,000+ households. Northgate Phase 2 delivering 400+ sustainable homes. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.