Solar Panel Installation and Quotes Across the UK
Solar Panels UK is an MCS-certified installer of solar panel systems for homes in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London, and matches homeowners elsewhere in the UK with up to three local MCS-certified installers. Installations start from £3,999, including all solar panels and full electrical installation. A 4kWp solar panel system on a south-facing UK roof generates around 3,400 kWh a year, more than Ofgem's typical domestic usage figure of 2,700 kWh. Residential solar panels and batteries carry 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. Enter your postcode to request your quote.
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- MCS certification
- Certified
- Consumer code
- RECC member
- Other memberships
- HIES and Solar Energy UK
- Insurance
- Public liability and contractors' all risks
Three Ways Solar Panels UK Helps You Go Solar
Solar Panels UK supports homeowners at three stages: researching prices, collecting quotes and getting panels fitted. Each route uses the same quote form, so you don't need to decide before you start.
Direct installation
Solar Panels UK installs the system for you.
- Suits
- Homes in Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London.
- You receive
- All solar panels and full electrical installation.
- Cost to you
- Systems from £3,999.
Installer matching
Postcodes outside our area are passed to up to three MCS-certified installers who cover your street.
- Suits
- Homes anywhere in the UK.
- You receive
- Up to three written quotes.
- Cost to you
- Free; installers pay Solar Panels UK a referral fee.
Price guides and comparisons
Cost tables and battery comparisons show what a fair price looks like before any installer visits.
- Suits
- Anyone researching solar.
- You receive
- Installed prices by system size, battery comparison tables.
- Cost to you
- Free.
How Much Electricity Do Solar Panels Generate in the UK?
A UK solar panel system generates between 750 and 1,000 kWh per kWp each year. Southern England sits at the top of that range and northern Scotland at the bottom, so the same 4kWp system produces up to 1,000 kWh more in Cornwall than in Inverness.
| Region | Generation per kWp per year | 4kWp system per year |
|---|---|---|
| South West England | 950–1,000 kWh | 3,800–4,000 kWh |
| London and South East | 900–950 kWh | 3,600–3,800 kWh |
| Midlands and Wales | 850–900 kWh | 3,400–3,600 kWh |
| Northern England | 800–850 kWh | 3,200–3,400 kWh |
| Central Scotland | 780–820 kWh | 3,100–3,300 kWh |
| Northern Scotland | 750–780 kWh | 3,000–3,100 kWh |
East–west roofs are often written off, yet an east–west split array on a 30° pitch produces roughly 80–85% of a south-facing array's output. It also spreads generation into the morning and early evening, when most households use more electricity.
Solar Panel Installation From Survey to Switch-On
A solar panel installation in the UK takes 1 to 2 days on the roof, and the full timeline depends on the survey and any network approval.
- Remote design (1–2 working days): satellite roof measurement and a review of your last 12 months of bills.
- Home survey (about 60 minutes): roof structure, loft access, consumer unit and inverter location checked.
- Network operator notification: systems up to 3.68kW per phase use a G98 notification after commissioning; larger systems need G99 approval before installation, which commonly adds 4–8 weeks.
- Installation (1–2 days): scaffolding, roof mounting, panels, inverter, isolators and generation meter fitted.
- Handover: MCS certificate, electrical certificate and Smart Export Guarantee application issued.
Solar Battery Storage
A solar battery stores daytime surplus electricity for use in the evening. Without a battery, a typical household uses 30–50% of its own solar generation; adding a 5–10kWh battery raises that share to 60–80%.
VAT, Grants and the Smart Export Guarantee
Three schemes cut the cost of solar panels for UK homeowners: the 0% VAT rate, the Smart Export Guarantee and means-tested grants.
| Scheme | What it provides | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| 0% VAT on energy-saving materials | No VAT on panels, batteries and installation until 31 March 2027 | All residential installations |
| Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) | Payment per kWh exported to the grid, rate set by each supplier | MCS-certified systems with an export-capable smart meter |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant (England) | Funded solar panels and insulation through local councils | Criteria set by each council, so check current terms with yours |
| Home Energy Scotland | Grant and interest-free loan funding | Scottish homeowners, so check current terms |
Get a Solar Panel Quote
Installations start from £3,999, including all solar panels and full electrical installation. Call 0151 480 1428 or use the quote form.