Solar Panels Edinburgh: Capital Energy Experts
Harness the power of the sun in Edinburgh. Expert installation, advice on planning in conservation areas, and flexible finance options available (subject to status).
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Why Choose Viking Electrical Contractors in Edinburgh?
We understand the unique challenges of installing solar in Scotland's capital, from historic properties to coastal winds.
Conservation Experts
Edinburgh has many conservation areas. We can guide you through Permitted Development rights and help with applications if needed.
East Coast Yields
Edinburgh is one of the sunnier parts of Scotland, with an MCS-modelled yield of around 860 kWh per kWp per year (based on MCS regional yield data). We design systems to take full advantage of the East Coast's clearer skies.
Quality Components
We use premium all-black panels that look sleek on slate roofs, maintaining the aesthetic of your Edinburgh property.
Real Solar Installs Near Edinburgh
These are a few of our genuine Viking Electrical Contractors installs around Edinburgh. We can only show homes where the owner has kindly agreed to share their live data, and every generation figure is measured from the real installation rather than estimated.
Dalkeith
Around 10km away
- 5.46 kWp system — 12 panels
- 10.4 kWh battery storage
Generated 4,109 kWh in the last 12 months — around £870 estimated savings (measured generation, typical tariff rates).
Kirkliston
Around 14km away
- 6.44 kWp system — 14 panels
- 10.4 kWh battery storage
- Installed March 2025
Generated 4,979 kWh in the last 12 months — around £1,207 estimated savings (measured generation, typical tariff rates).
Dunfermline
Around 20km away
- 6.44 kWp system — 14 panels
- 10.5 kWh battery storage
- Installed December 2024
Generated 4,032 kWh in the last 12 months — around £984 estimated savings (measured generation, typical tariff rates).
Bo'ness
Around 28km away
- 6.83 kWp system — 15 panels
- 10.4 kWh battery storage
- Installed March 2025
Generated 4,747 kWh in the last 12 months — around £1,034 estimated savings (measured generation, typical tariff rates).
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Competitive pricing with flexible payment options.
The Starter
Typically suits 1-3 bedroom homes
A right-sized first system for smaller homes: solar plus a battery at our lowest package price, built to cut how much electricity you need to buy from the grid.
- 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
From
£8,988
or from £204/month*
The Family
Our most popular, typically 3-4 bedroom homes
Our most popular setup: 14 panels sized for a typical family home, with a battery to keep your evenings running on your own power.
- 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
From
£9,740
or from £221/month*
The Whole-Home
Future-proofed for heat pumps and EVs
Our biggest standard package: the same 14 panels with double the battery, for homes that use a lot of electricity now or plan to (heat pump, electric car, home office).
- 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
From
£10,993
or from £250/month*
*Monthly payments are representative examples based on a 5-year term at 12.9% APR. Subject to status and credit check.
Talk to Our Team About Solar in Edinburgh
Our friendly, knowledgeable team is ready to answer your questions with no pressure or hard sell.
03335 776 463The Valhalla Guarantee
Our Word, In Writing
No asterisks the size of icebergs. Three promises, plain English.
Your deposit is protected
Independent insurance covers it from the moment you pay it. Your deposit is never at risk.
Our workmanship is guaranteed for ten years
A decade of cover on the work itself, backed by insurance rather than a handshake. If anything needs putting right, we put it right.
Your first year's output is guaranteed
If your system generates less than its official MCS production estimate, you're covered in full — on the rare chance it's ever needed.
Edinburgh Solar Questions
Most Edinburgh homes don't need a planning application — solar panels usually count as "permitted development" once fitted correctly. Listed buildings are the exception and do need consent. We check your property against Edinburgh Council's rules at survey stage and flag anything that needs sign-off.
Yes — Edinburgh and the Lothians actually get more sunshine hours than Scotland's west coast. A typical 4kWp south-facing system here could generate around 3,270-3,610 kWh a year, depending on your roof's angle and any shading. Our systems are built to make the most of it, even in winter.
Most Edinburgh homes are done in just 1-2 days, start to finish. Our team works cleanly and tidily, sets up all the scaffolding, and treats your property with care throughout — you don't need to lift a finger.
Yes — we cover the whole of Edinburgh, from Leith and Portobello to Morningside and Corstorphine, plus East, West, and Midlothian. We also regularly install further out towards Kirkliston and South Queensferry, and handle all the paperwork wherever you're based.
No hassle for you — we handle all the grid paperwork. Edinburgh's electricity network is run by SP Energy Networks, and most solar and battery systems need their approval (a 'G99 application') before switch-on. We submit it as part of your quote and build the wait into your installation plan.
Edinburgh has more conservation areas than most cities its size, including the Old and New Towns. Panels generally can't go on the front of the roof, or a side that faces the road, but rear installations are usually fine without planning permission. Listed buildings need extra consent — we check this for you at the survey.
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