Solar panels in Edinburgh, proven by the homes around you.

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.

A typical Edinburgh installation lands between £8,000-£12,000 depending on panel count, battery size and your roof. That covers the full job, with the grid application and MCS paperwork included. We confirm an exact figure at a free survey.

Battery-only and retrofit systems in Edinburgh typically cost £4,500-£8,000 fitted, depending on battery size and your existing setup. We fit batteries to existing solar systems too, including ones we didn't originally install.

The Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme does not fund solar panels or batteries. Other help depends on your home and circumstances: qualifying installations currently receive 0% VAT until 31 March 2027; eligible exports can receive tariff credit; and ECO4 may support eligible households, including through ECO4 Flex. Solar under ECO4 must meet specific heating and property rules, but qualifying electric heating can already be installed. Check our grants guide and ask your council or Home Energy Scotland about local support.

Viking Electrical Contractors is MCS certified, a Which? Trusted Trader, TrustMark registered, a RECC member, NAPIT approved and an independent Octopus Trusted Partner. Every one carries a verify link on our accreditation strip, so you can check us against the same registers you'd check any other installer against, not just take our word for it.

It starts with a free survey of your roof and current electricity setup, followed by a fixed-price quote. If you go ahead, we submit the SP Energy Networks grid paperwork and MCS documentation, then fit most systems in 1-2 days once scaffolding is up. Your system is commissioned and registered before we leave, so it's generating from day one.

Yes, plenty of Edinburgh tenement owners do. Because the roof is shared property, fitting solar for the first time counts as an 'improvement' under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, so unless your title deeds say otherwise, every affected owner needs to agree before work starts, and a building warrant is always required regardless of size. It takes more organising than a house does, not more than is possible, and our full tenement solar guide covers the rules in detail.

Yes, we regularly fit solar on the slate roofs common across Edinburgh's tenements and townhouses. We use mounting kits designed to protect slate coverings and keep the roof watertight, and our premium all-black panels sit flush against dark slate rather than standing out.

Yes. Alongside solar and battery storage, we install home EV chargers across Edinburgh, which pair naturally with solar if you charge during the day or from a battery in the evening. It's priced as a separate job to your solar system, so just ask at survey if you want both quoted together.

Use the quote form on this page or call us on 03335 776 463. We'll ask a few questions about your roof and electricity use, then arrange a free survey. There's no obligation to go ahead and no pushy sales call.

Yes, both. Solar-only, battery-only and combined solar-and-battery systems are all things we fit regularly across Edinburgh, so you're never sold more than you actually want.