Edinburgh Solar Compare

Solar panels in Edinburgh

Solar Panels Edinburgh

Compare written solar panel quotes for your Edinburgh home. We install through MCS-certified partners who survey your roof and design a system around it.

Quick answer

Typical installed prices for solar panels in Edinburgh start from £4,500 for a 3kWp system and rise with panel count, inverter type and battery storage. To compare quotes fairly, book a home survey, then check each written quote for panel and inverter brands, system size, scaffolding, warranties and exactly what is included.

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Why solar

Solar panels for Edinburgh homes

Solar works in Scotland. What matters is a system sized and designed for your roof, and a quote that is easy to compare.

Designed for Edinburgh weather

Modern panels generate electricity in daylight, including on overcast days. Your quote is based on your roof orientation, pitch and shading.

Suits local housing

Tenement roofs, Victorian terraces, bungalows and new builds each need a different approach. The survey checks access, roof condition and space.

Clear warranties

Quotes set out the panel, inverter and workmanship warranties separately, so you can see what each one covers and for how long.

Battery-ready options

A hybrid inverter lets you add battery storage now or later. Your quote shows whether the system is battery-ready.

Written, itemised quotes

Each quote lists system size, panel and inverter brands, scaffolding, DNO paperwork and monitoring, so comparisons are like for like.

Certified installation

We install through MCS-certified partners. Finance available, subject to status.

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How it works

From survey to switch-on

Every quote starts with a survey of your home. Nothing is booked until you have a written quote and decide to go ahead.

  1. 1Home survey of your roof, fuse board and electricity use
  2. 2System design with panel layout and inverter choice
  3. 3Written, no-obligation quote you can compare
  4. 4DNO notification and scaffolding arranged
  5. 5Installation, testing and handover with monitoring app
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Typical prices

Solar panel prices in Edinburgh

Typical installed prices including installation, certification and warranty. Your written quote is based on a survey of your home.

Starter

Perfect for smaller homes

£4,500

Typical installed price. Your written quote is based on a survey of your home.

  • 6 x premium solar panels
  • 3kWp system capacity
  • Quality string inverter
  • Installed through MCS-certified partners
  • 25-year panel warranty
  • DNO application included
  • System monitoring app
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MID-RANGE OPTION

Standard

Suited to family homes

£6,200

Typical installed price. Your written quote is based on a survey of your home.

  • 8-9 x premium solar panels
  • 4-4.5kWp system capacity
  • Hybrid inverter (battery-ready)
  • Installed through MCS-certified partners
  • 25-year panel warranty
  • DNO application included
  • System monitoring app
  • Battery-ready wiring included
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Premium

Solar + battery storage

£9,500

Typical installed price. Your written quote is based on a survey of your home.

  • 12 x premium solar panels
  • 6kWp system capacity
  • 5kWh Pylontech battery
  • Hybrid inverter included
  • Installed through MCS-certified partners
  • 25-year panel warranty
  • 10-year battery warranty
  • System monitoring + app
  • SEG registration included
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Related services

Many Edinburgh homeowners compare solar alongside storage and heating.

Battery storage

Store solar electricity for use later in the day.

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Air source heat pumps

Low-carbon heating that can pair with solar panels.

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Areas we cover

Partners across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Heating Systems to Pair with Your Solar Panels

Gas, oil, LPG, heat pump and electric heating options — all delivered by our accredited installer partner

If your Edinburgh home already has solar panels generating your own daytime electricity, your gas boiler still handles space heating and hot water. Upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler (Worcester Bosch, Baxi, Glow-Worm) ensures you extract maximum efficiency from gas when solar output drops in winter evenings. Installed cost runs GBP 1,800-3,500 for a combi or system boiler swap. Pairing an efficient boiler with your solar PV system can help reduce overall energy costs across the heating season.

Heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd — Gas Safe 559575, MCS IAA10151, HIES.

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Our heating installation partner

Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd — Gas Safe 559575 · MCS IAA10151 · HIES

Heating installations delivered by our partner. Scottish Energy Efficiency provides the comparison and project coordination.

Solar panel owners in Edinburgh can pair their system with heat pumps or electric heating, powered directly by rooftop generation. Installations delivered by Gas Safe registered partner Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd. Finance available, subject to status.

Heating FAQ

What heating works well with solar panels in Edinburgh?
Heat pumps and electric ceramic heating pair most effectively with solar panels because they consume electricity directly. Your solar generation powers the heating system during daylight, and battery storage extends this into evening hours. Gas boilers remain separate from solar generation.
Can my solar panels power a heat pump?
Yes. A typical Edinburgh solar array (4kW) generates enough daytime electricity to run an air-source heat pump during milder months. In winter, the heat pump draws supplementary grid power, but solar still offsets a portion of heating electricity. The pairing can lower heating costs compared with oil or LPG — your survey report shows figures for your home.
Should I add battery storage before switching heating?
Adding battery storage before or alongside a heat pump maximises the benefit of your solar panels for heating. The battery stores surplus solar generation during the day and releases it to power the heat pump in the evening, reducing grid dependency further.
Can I replace my gas boiler with electric heating powered by solar?
Yes. High-retention ceramic radiators or an electric boiler can replace a gas system entirely. When paired with solar panels and battery storage, much of your heating energy can come from your own roof. Ideally suited to well-insulated Edinburgh properties.
Who installs heating systems for solar homes?
All heating installations are carried out by our Gas Safe registered partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd (Gas Safe 559575). We install through MCS-certified partners. They coordinate with your existing solar installation for optimal integration.

Last updated 2026-06-01

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FAQ

Solar panels in Edinburgh: common questions

Do you install solar panels in Edinburgh?

Yes. We install through MCS-certified partners who cover Edinburgh and every EH postcode. Tell us your postcode and we match you with partners who work in your street, so the surveyor is local and knows the housing stock.

Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?

Yes, in most cases. A battery can be added to an existing solar system using either an AC-coupled battery or a hybrid inverter. The survey checks your current inverter, fuse board and space so the quote covers exactly what your home needs.

Is finance available?

Finance available, subject to status. Your written quote can show the cash price and the finance option side by side so you can choose what suits you.

How do I get a quote?

Call 0141 230 0198 or fill in the quote form. We arrange a survey of your home, then you receive a written, no-obligation quote. Nothing is booked until you decide to go ahead.

Compare solar panel quotes in Edinburgh

Book a home survey and receive a written, no-obligation solar quote. Finance available, subject to status.

Get a quote Call 0141 230 0198

No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses

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