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West Yorkshire43 miles from HQ

SolarInstallationinLeeds

670+ Installations3.3 hrs/day avgPop. 812,000

£246,000

Avg House Price

341,500

Households

860-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2030

Net Zero Target

Why Solar Works in Leeds

Leeds is Yorkshire's largest city with 341,500 households. Stourton Park & Ride is the UK's first fully solar-powered P&R with a 1.2MWp solar carport and Tesla battery. Leeds PIPES district heating serves 4,000+ homes. The £100m council homes energy efficiency programme and South Bank regeneration — one of Europe's largest — are driving unprecedented clean energy investment.

Leeds is Yorkshire's largest city with 341,500 households. Stourton Park & Ride is the UK's first fully solar-powered P&R with a 1.2MWp solar carport and Tesla battery. Leeds PIPES district heating serves 4,000+ homes.

670+ Installations

Completed in Leeds

MCS Certified

All engineers accredited

2-4 Week Lead Time

From survey to install

43 miles

From our Salford HQ

Solar installation in Leeds

Leeds Solar Potential

Solar Yield

860+

kWh per kWp per year

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

£0

Average annual saving

Typical Leeds household with 4kWp system

2030

Net zero target

Leeds council climate commitment

Planning in Leeds

Planning Considerations

Climate emergency declared March 2019. Net zero target 2030. Leeds City Council is committed to being carbon-neutral by 2030. Solar installations generally qualify under permitted development, and the council offers support through its climate emergency programmes.

Areas We Cover in West Yorkshire

Leeds City CentreHeadingleyRoundhayHorsforthPudseyMorleyGarforthWetherbyOtleyRothwell

Postcode Districts Covered

All verified postcode districts within our Leeds service area

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Council & Community Solar in Leeds

Leeds City Council is investing £25.3M in solar across 38 council buildings, including Garforth Leisure Centre, Arium Horticultural Nursery, and multiple schools.

£25.3M

Council investment

Garforth Leisure Centre

Solar + heat pumps

The Arium Horticultural Nursery

Cuts energy use by 39%

Woodlesford Primary School

Oulton Primary School

Little Owls Nursery

Healey Croft — 9 council homes

Solar + ground source heat pumps

Schools with Solar

2 local schools already generating clean energy

Woodlesford Primary School
PSDS Phase 4
Oulton Primary School
PSDS Phase 4

New Developments in Leeds

New-build homes with solar as standard — all require professional maintenance, system health checks, and battery upgrades over time.

Swinnow Park, Wetherby

Taylor Wimpey

762 homes

Communal air source heat pump (Taylor Wimpey's first in Yorkshire) + solar panels

East Leeds Extension

Multiple (Taylor Wimpey parcels)

Up to 5,000 homes

Solar + heat pumps confirmed on Taylor Wimpey parcels

Newland Grange, Wakefield

Taylor Wimpey

135 homes

Solar panels as standard specification

Healey Croft, Tingley

Leeds City Council

9 homes

Solar + ground source heat pumps; council social housing

Recent Work in Leeds

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 Leeds?

Join the 670+ homeowners and businesses in Leeds who already benefit from solar energy. Our local West Yorkshire team is ready to design the perfect system for your property.

Solar FAQs for Leeds

In most cases, solar panels in Leeds fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. Climate emergency declared March 2019. Net zero target 2030. Leeds City Council is committed to being carbon-neutral by 2030. Solar installations generally qualify under permitted development, and the council offers support through its climate emergency programmes. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.