How much can I save on energy bills in Wigan?

A typical Wigan household installing a 4kWp solar system can save approximately £1,100 per year on energy bills. With 3.4 hrs/day avg of average daily sunshine, the area generates around 850-900 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.

How long does a solar panel installation take in Wigan?

Most residential solar installations in Wigan 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 280+ installations in Wigan and surrounding areas, and our local Greater Manchester team minimises disruption throughout.

What solar panel systems do you install in Wigan?

We install a full range of solar energy systems in Wigan: 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.

What areas around Wigan do you cover?

We serve Wigan and the surrounding areas including Wigan Town Centre, Leigh, Atherton, Standish, Hindley, Ince and 4 more areas. Our engineers are based in Salford, 15 miles from our Salford M50 headquarters, enabling fast response times across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester15 miles from HQ

SolarInstallationinWigan

280+ Installations3.4 hrs/day avgPop. 329,321

£191,000

Avg House Price

143,100

Households

850-900 kWh/kWp/yr

Solar Yield

2038

Net Zero Target

Local Expertise

Why Solar Works in Wigan

Wigan is Greater Manchester's second most populated borough with 143,100 households. Former mining communities in Hindley, Ince, and Pemberton feature Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing — older stock with poor EPC ratings ideal for ECO4-funded solar. Standish offers the affluent market. The £180m Cotton Works regeneration at Eckersley Mills is transforming the Wigan Pier Quarter.

280+ Installations

Completed in Wigan

MCS Certified

All engineers accredited

2-4 Week Lead Time

From survey to install

15 miles

From our Salford HQ

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143,100 households — 2nd most in GM

Local Data

Wigan 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 Wigan household with 4kWp system

2038

Net zero target

Wigan council climate commitment

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Planning & Compliance

Planning in Wigan

Planning Considerations

Climate emergency declared July 2019. Net zero target 2038. 23 conservation areas. NorthFold corridor with Bolton planning 9,000 homes. Wigan Town Centre Masterplan includes Galleries redevelopment with 450 homes.

Coverage

Areas We Cover in Greater Manchester

Wigan Town CentreLeighAthertonStandishHindleyInceGolborneAshton-in-MakerfieldTyldesleyOrrell

Postcode Districts Covered

All verified postcode districts within our Wigan service area

M29M46WN1WN2WN3WN4WN5WN6WN7

Housing Stock

Wigan Neighbourhood Profiles

Wigan has clear contrasts: Standish's modern executive estates (1,770+ homes since 2014, EPC B–C) versus Leigh's former mining town Victorian terraces (£150k). The borough is investing £3M in solar on 500 council homes.

Standish

WN6

£240k–£500k

avg price

Modern 2000s–2020s detached executive estates alongside period village properties

Modern tiles and concrete tileEPC B to D

1,770+ homes permitted since 2014; modern estates EPC B–C

Leigh

WN7

£191,000

avg price

Former mining town: Victorian/Edwardian terraces, inter-war/post-war semis

Slate on Victorian, concrete tile on inter-warEPC D–E

Atherton

M46

£214,000

avg price

Victorian terraces and inter-war semis

Slate and concrete tileEPC D

Tyldesley/Astley

M29

£275,000

avg price

Inter-war and post-war semi-detached housing

Concrete tileEPC D

Local Solar Action

Council & Community Solar in Wigan

Wigan Council has committed £3M to install solar panels on 500 council homes via Wigan and Leigh Housing, saving each household ~£100/year on energy bills.

£3M

Council investment

500 Wigan and Leigh Housing council homes

Saving ~£100/year per household

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging in Wigan

~77

Public chargers

Per 100,000 residents~23

Trojan Energy on-street pilot; £2.5M LEVI allocation secured

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.

Property Values

House Prices by Postcode

M29Tyldesley/Astley

£275k

M46Atherton

£214k

WN1Wigan centre

£242k

WN2Hindley/Abram

£185k

WN3Ince

£202k

WN4Ashton-in-Makerfield

£216k

WN5Orrell/Billinge

£206k

WN6Standish

£240k

WN7Leigh

£191k

Our Services

Available in Wigan

Every aspect of your renewable energy journey, handled by one local team in Greater Manchester.

Solar Panels

Reduce bills by up to 70%

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Battery Storage

Store energy for later use

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EV Chargers

Charge at home or work

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Maintenance

Keep systems running optimally

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Commercial Solar

Scale for business premises

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Roof Work

Solid foundations for solar

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Trusted by Homeowners

What Our Clients Say

4.9

Rating

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mark P.

Bristol

Why Choose SMS

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

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Common Questions

Solar FAQs for Wigan

In most cases, solar panels in Wigan fall under permitted development rights and do not require planning permission, provided they meet standard size and placement conditions. Climate emergency declared July 2019. Net zero target 2038. 23 conservation areas. NorthFold corridor with Bolton planning 9,000 homes. Wigan Town Centre Masterplan includes Galleries redevelopment with 450 homes. Our team handles all necessary applications and compliance checks as part of every installation.