Question 1

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, solar panels in Edinburgh fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. The Scottish Government offers additional incentives for renewable energy. Edinburgh's conservation areas and listed buildings may require planning consent; our team is experienced with Scottish planning applications. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.

Question 2

How much can I save on energy bills in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

A typical Edinburgh household installing a 4kWp solar system can save approximately £1,100 per year on energy bills. With 3.0 hrs/day avg of average daily sunshine, the area generates around 820-870 kWh/kWp/yr kWh per kWp annually. Adding battery storage increases self-consumption and savings further, with most customers seeing payback within 6-9 years.

Question 3

How long does a solar panel installation take in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Most residential solar installations in Edinburgh are completed within 1-2 days. Our process begins with a free survey and custom system design, followed by a 2-4 week lead time from survey to installation. We have completed 420+ installations in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, and our local Central Scotland team minimises disruption throughout.

Question 4

What solar panel systems do you install in Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

We install a full range of solar energy systems in Edinburgh: residential solar panels (3.3kW to 6.6kW), Tesla Powerwall 3 battery storage, EcoFlow PowerOcean systems, home EV chargers, and solar thermal (iBoost+). As a Tesla certified installer, we deploy approximately 5 Powerwalls every week. All systems are MCS certified and eligible for Smart Export Guarantee payments.

Question 5

What areas around Edinburgh do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We serve Edinburgh and the surrounding areas including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Livingston, Dunfermline, Perth. Our engineers are based in Salford, 210 miles from our Salford M50 headquarters, enabling fast response times across Central Scotland.

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