Solar panels, battery storage and heat pumps across all EH postcodes. Our MCS-certified installer partner network specialises in Edinburgh conservation areas, listed buildings and tenements — something no other provider offers.
EDINBURGH SOLUTIONS
Free quotes from our MCS-certified installer partner network. All three services available with 0% VAT until March 2027 and HES funding routes.
From £6,5004kW system with 0% VAT
From £5,5009.5kWh GivEnergy with 0% VAT
Net £0–£5,000After grants for eligible homes
WHY EDINBURGH CHOOSES US
Green Home Systems is in Irvine. Greener Energy Group is in Paisley. Neither offers Edinburgh-specific planning expertise. We do — and we give you multiple quotes to compare.
The only Edinburgh service with dedicated listed building and conservation area planning expertise. UNESCO Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge — covered.
Unlike single installers, we match you with competing MCS-certified partners. Compare quotes, choose the best — no lock-in to one company.
Full Edinburgh coverage from EH1 (Royal Mile) to EH99 (West Lothian outskirts). Local knowledge of every neighbourhood's planning status.
No installation queue bottleneck. As a specialist matching service, we respond same-day and get you surveyed within a week of enquiry.
Every installer in our network holds current MCS, TrustMark, and RECC or NICEIC. We pre-vet so you don't have to check.
We guide you through HES grants (up to £9,000), rural uplift loans, 0% VAT, SEG tariffs, and Octopus Flux arbitrage. Maximise your savings.
HOW IT WORKS
From enquiry to installation in 4–8 weeks. Conservation area planning adds 8–12 weeks where required — our installer partners handle everything.
Answer a few quick questions about your Edinburgh property, postcode and energy bills.
Our team matches you with the right installer partner for your area and property type.
Your matched installer visits to assess your roof, shading, and system options — no charge.
Professional MCS-certified installation. Start saving from day one. SP Distribution handled.
EDINBURGH HOMEOWNER REVIEWS
Real results from Edinburgh homeowners matched with our installer partner network. Trustpilot verified reviews for the Scottish Energy Efficiency network.
"We were told our Victorian terrace in a conservation area couldn't have solar. Edinburgh Solar Hub connected us with an installer who got planning approval in 9 weeks. Now saving over £1,400 a year."
"Had quotes from Green Home Systems and Greener Energy Group but neither could explain the G99 process for our 6kW system. The installer matched through Edinburgh Solar Hub handled everything with SP Distribution. Brilliant."
"Top-floor tenement flat — I didn't think solar was possible. Got matched with an installer who specialises in Edinburgh tenements. 3kW system installed in 5 weeks, saving £70/month already."
"The heat pump grant process seemed overwhelming. Edinburgh Solar Hub matched us with an installer who handled the full HES application. Got £7,500 in grants — net cost was under £4,000."
"Our Georgian townhouse is Category B listed. We were told by two companies it was impossible. The installer through Edinburgh Solar Hub got Listed Building Consent for rear roof-slope panels. Absolutely delighted."
"5kW solar + 10kWh GivEnergy battery. On Octopus Flux tariff now making money overnight from grid arbitrage. Total savings over £2,100 in first year. Should have done it sooner."
CITY-WIDE COVERAGE
From Royal Mile tenements to Murrayfield villas, Leith new-builds to Pentland Hills outskirts — our installer partner network covers every Edinburgh postcode with local planning knowledge.
EH1, EH2, EH3, EH8
Old Town (UNESCO), New Town (UNESCO), Holyrood, Royal Mile, Princes Street, Calton Hill. Most properties in conservation areas — planning consent typically required.
EH4, EH12, EH13
Stockbridge, Comely Bank, Dean Village, Murrayfield, Corstorphine, Cramond. Georgian terraces, modernised tenements, and detached suburban homes.
EH9, EH10, EH16
Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Newington, Liberton. Stone-built Victorian/Edwardian terraces with south-facing roofs — excellent solar candidates.
EH5, EH6, EH7, EH15
Leith, Trinity, Newhaven, Portobello. Regenerated waterfront new-builds (ideal for solar), Victorian terraces, and seaside properties.
EH11, EH14
Slateford, Wester Hailes, Currie, Balerno, Juniper Green, Colinton. Post-war detached and semi-detached — excellent solar candidates with large roofs.
EH17, EH28–EH29
Mortonhall, Gilmerton, Danderhall, Newcraighall. Suburban detached and modern developments — typically suit 5–6kW systems.
EH18–EH27, EH30–EH99
Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Roslin, Linlithgow, South Queensferry. Suburban and rural — many qualify for HES rural uplift.
Not sure about your postcode or planning requirements? Call 0141 230 0198 — we cover every EH postcode and our installer partners handle conservation area planning consent as standard.
EDINBURGH SPECIALITY — NO COMPETITOR OFFERS THIS
Edinburgh has more listed buildings than any UK city outside London. Green Home Systems (Irvine) and Greener Energy Group (Paisley) offer zero Edinburgh planning expertise. Our installer partner network specialises in exactly this.
EH1, EH2, EH3, EH8
Permitted Development Rights removed — full planning permission required. Solar typically approved on rear/non-visible elevations. Our installer partners handle the application. Timescale: 8–12 weeks.
EH3, EH4, EH12 (parts)
Mixed PDR status — some streets approved, others require planning. Georgian terraces have specific roof considerations. Detached homes in Murrayfield/Corstorphine often qualify for standard PDR.
Across Edinburgh
Category A, B and C listed buildings require Listed Building Consent in addition to planning. Common in Marchmont, Newington, Morningside. Approved on hidden roof slopes with reversible mounting.
EH5, EH6, EH7, EH11, EH14, EH16, EH17
Most South/East/North Edinburgh suburbs have full PDR — no planning needed. Faster turnaround: 4–8 weeks from quote to installation.
Edinburgh conservation areas are not a no-go for solar — they require expertise. Our installer partner network has placed solar on Old Town tenements, New Town terraces, and Marchmont Victorians. Free planning consultation included in every quote.
Get Conservation Area QuoteEDINBURGH SOLAR ECONOMICS 2026
Edinburgh's south-facing yield is 894 kWh/kW — slightly above the Scottish median. Here are typical figures from our installer partner network.
| System type | Edinburgh price | Annual generation | Annual savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3kW (small home, flat) | £5,200–£6,200 | ~2,700 kWh | £700–£1,100 | 5–9 years |
| 4kW (typical 3-bed semi) | £6,500–£7,800 | ~3,600 kWh | £1,000–£1,500 | 5–8 years |
| 5kW (Morningside 4-bed) | £8,000–£10,000 | ~4,500 kWh | £1,300–£1,900 | 5–8 years |
| 6–8kW (Murrayfield detached) | £10,000–£13,500 | ~5,400–7,200 kWh | £1,500–£2,400 | 6–9 years |
| 10kW (large + battery + EV) | £14,000–£17,000 | ~9,000 kWh | £1,900–£2,800+ | 6–9 years |
All prices include 0% VAT (until March 2027) and MCS-compliant installation with SP Distribution G98/G99 grid notification. Add battery: +£5,500–£9,100 for 9–13.5kWh. Savings assume south-facing roof, ~30% self-consumption without battery, ~70% with battery + Octopus Flux. Actual savings depend on usage, tariff and property.
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EDINBURGH FAQS
Yes. Edinburgh's south-facing solar yield is 894 kWh per kW installed, slightly above the Scottish median of 850. A typical 4kW system generates around 3,600 kWh annually. Edinburgh's east-coast position means less rainfall than Glasgow, with comparable summer daylight (17+ hours in June).
Sometimes yes. Many Edinburgh tenements have south-facing roofs that suit solar — but multi-occupancy tenements typically need collective agreement from all owners and may need title-deed amendments. Top-floor flats with sole roof access are easier. Listed building consent applies to most Old Town, New Town, Marchmont, Bruntsfield tenements.
Yes — Permitted Development Rights (PDR) are removed in Edinburgh conservation areas (Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge, parts of West End and Marchmont). Planning permission required, typically 8–12 weeks. Solar usually approved on rear/non-visible roof slopes. Our installer partners handle the planning application as part of the quote.
Edinburgh has more listed buildings than any UK city outside London. Category A, B and C listed buildings require Listed Building Consent in addition to planning permission. Solar is typically approved on hidden roof slopes with reversible mounting that does not damage original fabric. Our installer partners specialise in this process.
Every EH postcode — EH1 (Old Town) to EH99 (Edinburgh outskirts). This includes Old Town, New Town, Stockbridge, Morningside, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Newington, Leith, Portobello, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Cramond, Trinity, Liberton, Slateford, Currie, Balerno, Penicuik, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Linlithgow, South Queensferry and surrounding West Lothian.
Through our MCS-certified installer partner network: 3kW £5,200–£6,200; 4kW £6,500–£7,800; 5kW £8,000–£10,000; 6–8kW £10,000–£13,500; 10kW £14,000–£17,000. All include 0% VAT (until March 2027), MCS-compliant installation, and SP Distribution G98/G99 grid notification. Add £5,500–£9,100 for battery storage.
Edinburgh is in the SP Distribution network area. All solar installations must be notified to SP Distribution under G98 (fast-track, systems up to 3.68kW single-phase) or G99 (full application for larger systems). Our installer partners handle all SP Distribution paperwork as part of the installation.
No. Edinburgh Solar Hub is a sub-brand of Scottish Energy Efficiency, operated by Caledonia Energy Efficiency Ltd in Dundee. We are a renewable energy consultancy and introducer service. We connect Edinburgh homeowners with our pre-vetted network of MCS-certified installation partners who carry out the survey, planning consent (where needed), quote and installation.