# Edinburgh Solar Hub — solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk

> Renewable energy advisory service for Edinburgh homes across all EH postcodes (EH1-EH99). Edinburgh Solar Hub is part of Scottish Energy Efficiency. We help Edinburgh homeowners with solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps, including homes in Edinburgh's UNESCO conservation areas and listed buildings. We install through MCS-certified partners.

## Edinburgh market context

- Population: 540,000 city residents, 1.4M metro area
- Households: ~244,791
- DNO region: SP Energy Networks (SPEN)
- Solar yield: 894 kWh/kW for south-facing — slightly above Scottish median of 850 kWh/kW

## Coverage — every Edinburgh postcode

City Centre & Old Town (UNESCO):
- EH1: Old Town, Royal Mile, Cowgate
- EH2: New Town, Princes Street
- EH3: West End, Stockbridge, Tollcross
- EH8: Holyrood, Newington (north), Royal Mile (east)

West Edinburgh & Suburbs:
- EH4: Comely Bank, Inverleith, Trinity, Murrayfield, Cramond
- EH12: Corstorphine, Murrayfield (south), Edinburgh Park
- EH13: Colinton, Currie, Juniper Green

South Edinburgh:
- EH9: Newington, Marchmont, Sciennes, Grange
- EH10: Morningside, Bruntsfield, Greenbank, Fairmilehead
- EH16: Liberton, Mortonhall, Gilmerton

North Edinburgh & Leith:
- EH5: Trinity, Granton, Pilton
- EH6: Leith (central), Bonnington, Newhaven
- EH7: Easter Road, Restalrig, Lochend
- EH15: Portobello, Joppa, Duddingston

South-West & West Suburbs:
- EH11: Slateford, Stenhouse, Saughton, Sighthill
- EH14: Wester Hailes, Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green

East & Greater Edinburgh:
- EH17: Mortonhall, Liberton (south)
- EH18-EH22: Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, Dalkeith
- EH23-EH27: Penicuik, Roslin, Newtongrange
- EH28-EH29: Newbridge, Kirkliston
- EH30: South Queensferry
- EH31-EH99: West Lothian, Linlithgow, surrounding areas

## Key facts

- Brand: Edinburgh Solar Hub, part of Scottish Energy Efficiency
- Company: Edinburgh Solar Hub is a trading name of Scot Energy Efficiency Ltd, company number 17408629, registered office 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA.
- Contact address: 66 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NA
- Phone: 0141 230 0198
- Email: info@scottishenergyefficiency.co.uk
- WhatsApp: 07777 513 366
- DNO region: SP Energy Networks (SPEN)

## Installation

We install through MCS-certified partners.

Warranty and guarantee terms are confirmed in writing on your quotation.

## Pricing

- Solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps: Priced at survey
- Costs: Confirmed on your written quote

## Cost and finance

- 0% VAT on solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027.
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status
- Smart Export Guarantee payments, with rates set by each supplier. Export income is never guaranteed.

## Edinburgh planning considerations

- **UNESCO World Heritage areas (EH1, EH2)**: Permitted Development Rights removed. Full planning application required (8-12 weeks).
- **Conservation areas** (Stockbridge, parts of West End, Marchmont): Mixed PDR status. Planning often required.
- **Listed buildings** (extensive across central Edinburgh): Listed Building Consent in addition to planning permission. Reversible, rear-facing installations are more likely to be approved.
- **PDR areas** (Leith, Portobello, Liberton, suburbs): Most installations are permitted development — no planning needed.
- **Planning consent** is handled as part of the project.

## Edinburgh-specific considerations

- East-coast position: less rainfall, comparable summer daylight
- Coastal properties (Portobello, Cramond, Newhaven): salt-air considerations for inverter siting
- Tenement properties: south-facing roofs often suitable; multi-occupancy needs collective agreement under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004
- Listed buildings: reversible mounting systems suit Edinburgh's heritage properties
- SP Energy Networks G98/G99 paperwork: handled as part of the project

## Frequently asked questions

- Do solar panels work in Edinburgh? Yes — 894 kWh/kW (above Scottish median).
- Edinburgh postcodes covered? All EH postcodes EH1-EH99.
- Conservation area planning? Yes, required for Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge. Handled as part of the project.
- Listed building consent? Yes, for Category A/B/C listed buildings. Handled as part of the project.
- Tenement solar? Possible for suitable roofs with co-owner agreement.
- DNO? SP Energy Networks — G98/G99 handled as part of the project.
- Cost? Priced at survey; confirmed on your written quote.
- Finance? Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. 0% VAT on solar panels and batteries until 31 March 2027.
- Who installs? We install through MCS-certified partners.

## Quick answers

- How much do solar panels cost in Edinburgh in 2026?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-panels-cost-edinburgh/
- Is solar worth it in Scotland?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/is-solar-worth-it-scotland/
- Can you get solar panels on finance or pay monthly?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-panel-finance-pay-monthly/
- Do I need a battery with my solar panels?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/do-i-need-battery-with-solar/
- Can farms and businesses get solar in Edinburgh?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-for-farms-and-businesses/
- How do I choose a solar installer in Edinburgh?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/how-to-choose-solar-installer/
- Edinburgh Solar Hub facts at a glance: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/key-facts/

## All pages

- Home — solar, battery and heat pump quotes for Edinburgh homes: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/
- Solar panels in Edinburgh — slate, tenement and new-build roofs: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/solar-panels/
- Home battery storage Edinburgh — solar and off-peak charging: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/battery-storage/
- Air source heat pumps Edinburgh — stone and modern homes: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/heat-pumps/
- Commercial solar and battery storage — Edinburgh businesses and Lothians farms: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/commercial-solar/
- How it works — from enquiry to installation and aftercare: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/how-it-works/
- Guarantees and aftercare — warranty terms confirmed on your quote: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/guarantees/
- Case studies — how we publish verified Edinburgh installations: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/case-studies/
- Solar FAQ Edinburgh — common questions about panels, batteries and heat pumps: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/faq/
- Contact us — phone, email, WhatsApp and callback requests: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/contact/
- Get a quote — short no-obligation form for your Edinburgh home: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/get-a-quote/
- Check your roof — illustrative solar generation estimate by postcode: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/roof-check/
- Battery calculator — explore battery sizing for your home: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/battery-calculator/
- Solar with vs without battery — Edinburgh 2026 comparison: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/solar-battery-comparison/
- Solar panels Edinburgh 2026 guide — costs, planning, tenements, batteries: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/blog/solar-panels-edinburgh-2026-guide/
- Old Town and New Town solar — World Heritage Site planning and listed buildings: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-old-town-new-town/
- South Edinburgh solar — Morningside, Marchmont, Grange and Bruntsfield: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-south/
- Leith and North Edinburgh solar — tenements, waterfront flats and coastal roofs: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-leith/
- West Edinburgh solar — Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Cramond and Barnton: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-west/
- East Edinburgh solar — Portobello, Joppa and Duddingston: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-east/
- South-West Edinburgh solar — Colinton, Currie, Juniper Green and Balerno: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/edinburgh-south-west/
- Midlothian solar — Lasswade, Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith, Penicuik and Roslin: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/midlothian/
- Fife and Lothians solar — South Queensferry, Kirkliston, Linlithgow: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/area/fife-and-lothians/
- About us — who we are and how we work: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/about/
- Privacy policy — how we handle your data under UK GDPR: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/privacy-policy/
- Terms of use — website terms and illustrative figures: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/terms/
- Complaints procedure — how to raise a concern and where to get advice: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/complaints/
- Editorial policy — how we research, write and check our guides: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/editorial-policy/
- Accessibility statement — using this site with assistive technology: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/accessibility/
- Cookie policy — what cookies we use and how to manage them: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/cookie-policy/
- How much do solar panels cost in Edinburgh in 2026?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-panels-cost-edinburgh/
- Is solar worth it in Scotland?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/is-solar-worth-it-scotland/
- Can you get solar panels on finance or pay monthly?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-panel-finance-pay-monthly/
- Do I need a battery with my solar panels?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/do-i-need-battery-with-solar/
- Can farms and businesses get solar in Edinburgh?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/solar-for-farms-and-businesses/
- How do I choose a solar installer in Edinburgh?: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/answers/how-to-choose-solar-installer/
- Facts at a glance — who we are, what we do, areas covered: https://solarpanelsedinburgh.co.uk/key-facts/

## Important clarifications

- Edinburgh Solar Hub / Scottish Energy Efficiency is not itself an MCS-certified installer. We install through MCS-certified partners.
- Generation figures on this site are illustrative
- A home survey gives exact figures for individual properties

Part of the Scottish Energy Efficiency network: https://scottishenergyefficiency.co.uk/questions/

## Parent organisation

- https://scottishenergyefficiency.co.uk

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Last updated: 1 November 2026