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Greater Manchester9 miles from HQ

SolarInstallationinTameside

200+ Installations3.4 hrs/day avgPop. 231,073

£208,000

Avg House Price

~99,000

Households

850-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2038

Net Zero Target

Why Solar Works in Tameside

Tameside's Local Area Energy Plan identifies up to 479 MWp of rooftop solar PV potential plus 296 MW ground-mounted capacity — generating up to 607 GWh annually. The Pennine-edge location means cooler panel operating temperatures, partially offsetting cloud cover. The Ashton Mayoral Development Zone will deliver 2,400 new homes and 3,000+ jobs.

Tameside's Local Area Energy Plan identifies up to 479 MWp of rooftop solar PV potential plus 296 MW ground-mounted capacity — generating up to 607 GWh annually. The Ashton Mayoral Development Zone will deliver 2,400 new homes and 3,000+ jobs.

200+ Installations

Completed in Tameside

MCS Certified

All engineers accredited

2-4 Week Lead Time

From survey to install

9 miles

From our Salford HQ

Solar installation in Tameside

Tameside Solar Potential

Solar Yield

850+

kWh per kWp per year

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

£0

Average annual saving

Typical Tameside household with 4kWp system

2038

Net zero target

Tameside council climate commitment

Planning in Tameside

Planning Considerations

Climate emergency declared February 2020. Net zero target 2038. 9 conservation areas. Ashton MDC formally agreed covering Ashton and Stalybridge. Pennine-edge sites benefit from cooler temperatures improving panel efficiency.

Areas We Cover in Greater Manchester

Ashton-under-LyneStalybridgeHydeDentonDukinfieldDroylsdenMossleyAudenshaw

Postcode Districts Covered

All verified postcode districts within our Tameside service area

M34M43OL5OL6OL7SK14SK15SK16

Tameside Neighbourhood Profiles

Tameside's Pennine-edge location features stone-built Victorian and Edwardian mill town terraces. Stalybridge has a town centre conservation area. Mossley's hillside setting gives many south-facing roof aspects.

Stalybridge

SK15

£230,000

avg price

Victorian/Edwardian terraces dominate, mill town character

SlateEPC D–E

Stalybridge Town Centre Conservation Area; valley-side setting creates mixed aspects

Mossley

OL5

£238,000

avg price

Stone-built terraced housing, Pennine character

Stone slateEPC D–E

Hillside setting with many south/south-west facing properties — strong solar orientation

Denton

M34

£245,000

avg price

Mix of Victorian terraces and inter-war semis

Slate and concrete tileEPC D

Hyde

SK14

£220,000

avg price

Victorian/Edwardian terraces and inter-war semis

Slate and concrete tileEPC D

EV Charging in Tameside

52

Public chargers

Per 100,000 residents22.3

Lowest per capita in GM; 160% growth since 2019 but from a low base

Home EV charging avoids public charging costs entirely. A 7.4kW home charger adds only ~4p/mile at Octopus Go tariff vs 40–70p/mile at public rapid chargers.

House Prices by Postcode

M34Denton
£245k
M43Droylsden
£235k
OL5Mossley
£225k
OL6Ashton-under-Lyne
£195k
OL7Ashton east
£185k
SK14Hyde/Gee Cross
£220k
SK15Stalybridge
£230k
SK16Dukinfield
£215k

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 Tameside?

Join the 200+ homeowners and businesses in Tameside who already benefit from solar energy. Our local Greater Manchester team is ready to design the perfect system for your property.

Solar FAQs for Tameside

In most cases, solar panels in Tameside fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. Climate emergency declared February 2020. Net zero target 2038. 9 conservation areas. Ashton MDC formally agreed covering Ashton and Stalybridge. Pennine-edge sites benefit from cooler temperatures improving panel efficiency. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.