Quotes from our MCS-certified installation partners, who know Edinburgh’s tenements, listed buildings and conservation areas.
EDINBURGH SOLUTIONS
Every installation is priced at survey by our MCS-certified installation partners. 0% VAT on solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027.
We install through MCS-certified partners.
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WHY EDINBURGH SOLAR HUB
We connect you with MCS-certified partners who know Edinburgh homes, from tenements and listed buildings to new-build estates.
Edinburgh has more conservation areas than any Scottish city. Our installation partners have listed building and UNESCO Old Town planning experience.
We work for you, not the manufacturers. We match you with the right MCS-certified installer for your property — not a one-size-fits-all quote.
EH1 to EH99. City centre tenements, South Edinburgh villas, Corstorphine bungalows, South Queensferry — we know the housing stock.
Most enquiries get a call back within hours. We know that speed matters when you're comparing quotes.
We install through MCS-certified partners. You can check any installer on the MCS register yourself.
0% VAT on solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027. Loans available, subject to status. We will tell you straight if a means-tested scheme might apply to you.
How it works
Standard timeline is 4–8 weeks. Conservation areas may add 8–12 weeks for planning approval.
Answer a few quick questions about your Edinburgh property, postcode and energy use.
We match you with the right MCS-certified installer partner for your area and property type. Your installer visits to assess your roof, shading and options. No charge, no obligation.
We install through MCS-certified partners. Your price and terms are confirmed on your written quote before any work starts.
YOUR PROTECTION
MCS is the UK quality standard for small-scale renewable energy installations such as solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps.
An MCS-certified installer is assessed for technical competence and customer care. MCS certification is also needed for Smart Export Guarantee payments on solar.
We install through MCS-certified partners. Check the MCS register yourself
Warranty and guarantee terms are confirmed in writing on your quotation. Ask what each warranty covers, who provides it and how to make a claim before you sign.
Any work involving gas appliances or your electrics must be carried out by suitably qualified people. Ask your installer to confirm who will do this work.
Advice in the home energy market can be patchy, and work that is subcontracted to uncertified people can go wrong.
The simplest protection is to check that your installer is MCS certified, get everything in writing and read your quotation carefully before you commit.
We install through MCS-certified partners.
Solar, battery & heat pumps
Sandstone tenements, slate roofs and harled cottages: our installer partners plan every system around the building.
COVERAGE
From EH1 to EH99. We know Edinburgh’s housing stock, conservation areas and roof types.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conservation area and listed building planning expertise required.
Mixed conservation areas. Victorian and Georgian terraces with varied permitted development rights.
Morningside, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Newington. Large villas and tenement flats.
Leith, Newhaven, Trinity. Mix of period tenements and modern housing.
Colinton, Juniper Green, Currie. Detached and semi-detached homes with good roof access.
Portobello, Joppa, Musselburgh. Coastal properties with excellent solar exposure.
South Queensferry, Livingston, Penicuik, Dalkeith and surrounds.
We install through MCS-certified partners across the full EH postcode area. SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is the Distribution Network Operator for Edinburgh — we handle G98/G99 applications on your behalf.
CONSERVATION AREA SPECIALISTS
Edinburgh has over 50 conservation areas. We know which need planning, which can use PDR, and how to get approval.
Full planning permission required. Our installation partners have completed solar installations within the UNESCO boundary, working with the City of Edinburgh Council planning team.
Mixed permitted development rights. Some properties need a full application; others can proceed under PDR with a prior notification. We check before you commit.
Listed Building Consent required in addition to planning permission. Solar is possible on most listed buildings with the right panel placement and visual impact assessment.
Most Edinburgh homes outside conservation areas can install solar under Permitted Development Rights with no planning application needed. Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks from survey to switch-on.
Not sure whether your property needs planning permission? We check before you commit to anything.
Get a conservation area quote →EDINBURGH SOLAR GENERATION
Based on Edinburgh’s 894 kWh/kW annual yield (MCS MIS 3002, zone 1). All figures illustrative — a home survey gives your exact numbers.
| System | Annual generation | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW (10 panels) | ~2,682 kWh | Priced at survey |
| 4 kW (13 panels) | ~3,576 kWh | Priced at survey |
| 5 kW (16 panels) | ~4,470 kWh | Priced at survey |
| 6 kW (19 panels) | ~5,364 kWh | Priced at survey |
| 8–10 kW | ~7,150–8,940 kWh | Priced at survey |
Generation figures use Edinburgh’s average yield and will vary with roof orientation, pitch and shading. Savings confirmed on your written quote. Export income comes from Smart Export Guarantee payments, with rates set by each supplier, and is never guaranteed. 0% VAT applies to solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027. Costs vary with scaffolding requirements, roof material, cable run length and panel access. Figures are illustrative only and should not be relied upon for financial decisions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Straight answers. If we cannot answer it here, call us on 0141 230 0198.
Yes. Edinburgh receives an average annual solar yield of 894 kWh per kW of installed capacity (MCS MIS 3002, zone 1), which is above the Scottish median of 850 kWh/kW. A typical 4 kW system generates around 3,576 kWh per year — enough to cover most of a household’s daytime electricity. Scotland’s long summer days compensate for shorter winters.
Yes, but you need co-owner consent under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004. If your tenement is in a conservation area, you will also need planning permission. Our installation partners have completed tenement installations across Edinburgh and handle the consent process.
Most Edinburgh homes can install solar under Permitted Development Rights (PDR) with no planning application. However, if your property is in one of Edinburgh’s 50+ conservation areas or is a listed building, you will need planning permission or Listed Building Consent. We check before you commit.
Every home is different, so solar is priced at survey. Cost depends on system size, scaffolding, roof material and cable run length, and your price is confirmed on your written quote. 0% VAT applies to solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027.
There is no general grant for solar panels on their own in Scotland. Some means-tested schemes exist for lower-income households, and we will say honestly if you might qualify. 0% VAT applies to solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027. Loans available, subject to status. Once your system is running, you can also receive Smart Export Guarantee payments, with rates set by each supplier.
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is Edinburgh’s Distribution Network Operator. Systems up to 3.68 kW use the faster G98 notification. Systems above 3.68 kW need a G99 application, which typically takes 6–10 weeks. Our installation partners handle this for you.
No. Edinburgh Solar Hub is part of Scottish Energy Efficiency, an impartial advisory service. We are not MCS-certified ourselves. We install through MCS-certified partners.
From enquiry to switch-on, a standard installation takes 4–8 weeks. If your property is in a conservation area or is listed, add 8–12 weeks for planning approval. The physical installation is usually completed in 1–2 days for a domestic system.
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