Solar Panel Costs in Scotland, Explained
The straight answer: solar systems start from £3,999, and most typical installations come in between £6,000-£12,000 fully installed. The exact figure depends on how many panels fit your roof and whether you add a battery.
No hidden numbers on this page. These are the prices we actually charge.
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What Moves the Price Up or Down
No two roofs cost exactly the same. These four factors account for most of the difference between quotes.
Panel count and roof size
More panels mean more hardware and more labour on the day. A compact 10-panel system costs less than an 18-panel one, and the size and shape of your roof decide how many fit.
Battery size
A storage battery typically adds £4,000-£9,000 depending on capacity and brand. It is the biggest single variable, which is why each of our packages pairs a different battery with its panels.
Scaffolding
Safe roof access is priced separately, typically £500-£750 depending on your property. It appears as its own line on your quote, not hidden in the total.
Roof type and access
Steep pitches, taller buildings, dormers and unusual roof materials can add time and equipment. A straightforward install on a standard roof keeps the labour cost down.
What You Actually Pay
These are our real, current packages. Every price is the full installed price at 0% VAT.
The Starter
- 10 Aiko 480W panels (4.8 kW of solar power)
- 5.2 kWh Fox ESS battery to store spare daytime power for the evening
- Panel-level shading optimisation, so shade on one panel does not drag down the rest
Fully installed
£8,988
The Family
- 14 Aiko 480W panels (6.7 kW of solar power)
- 4.8 kWh Alpha ESS battery to store spare daytime power for the evening
- Panel-level shading optimisation, so shade on one panel does not drag down the rest
Fully installed
£9,740
The Whole-Home
- 14 Aiko 480W panels (6.7 kW of solar power)
- 9.6 kWh Alpha ESS battery, roughly an evening and morning of typical use
- Panel-level shading optimisation, so shade on one panel does not drag down the rest
Fully installed
£10,993
Different roof, different budget? Most installations sit between £6,000-£12,000, and entry-level systems start from £3,999. Every home gets an individual quote.
0% VAT Until 31 March 2027
Home solar and battery installations are currently zero-rated for VAT across Great Britain, under the UK government's VAT relief for energy-saving materials (gov.uk VAT Notice 708/6). The 0% rate runs until 31 March 2027, then reverts to 5%. It applies automatically to every VAT-registered installer's price, so every figure on this page already includes it. It is not a discount we add on top.
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Entry-level systems start from £3,999 and most typical installations come in between £6,000-£12,000 fully installed. Our three current packages are The Starter at £8,988, The Family at £9,740, The Whole-Home at £10,993. The exact price depends on panel count, battery size and your roof.
The package price covers the solar panels, inverter and the battery listed, full installation by our in-house team, and the electrical certification and MCS paperwork you need to register for a smart export tariff. Scaffolding is the main extra and is always priced separately.
Yes. Safe roof access is priced separately and typically costs £500-£750 depending on your property. We show it as its own line on your quote so you can see exactly what it costs.
It gives a realistic starting estimate based on your postcode, roof and monthly electricity spend, using the same price list as this page. Your final price is confirmed after a survey of your home. Any savings figures it shows are estimates and vary by home, usage and tariff.
Yes. A storage battery typically adds £4,000-£9,000 depending on capacity and brand. All three of our current packages already include a battery in the listed price.
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