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Solar panel installers, wherever you are in the UK

We work online only, so we can match each enquiry with MCS-certified installers across the UK. Start with your city, or send your postcode.
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Each city guide covers the local housing, the planning rules that apply and the company that runs your grid connection. It also explains which support schemes exist in England, Scotland or Wales. Because these details differ, a local view helps you ask better questions.

Your city is not listed? Send your postcode, and we will still try to match you with an installer nearby. You can also read about solar panel installation to learn what to expect. Since coverage grows over time, we add new city guides regularly.

City guides

Solar panels in Edinburgh

Lothian, Scotland
Tenements, Georgian terraces and a World Heritage centre: see what to check before fitting solar in Edinburgh.
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Solar panels in Liverpool

Merseyside, England
Victorian terraces, Georgian streets and sea air: see what to check before fitting solar in Liverpool.
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Solar panels in Cardiff

South Wales, Wales
Terraces in Roath and Canton, villas in Llandaff and student lets in Cathays: see what suits solar in Cardiff.
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Solar panels in Manchester

Greater Manchester, England
Terraces in Chorlton, semis in Didsbury and student lets in Fallowfield: see what suits solar in Greater Manchester.
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Solar panels in Birmingham

West Midlands, England
From Kings Heath semis to Edgbaston villas, see what to check before fitting solar in Birmingham.
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Solar panels in Glasgow

Greater Glasgow, Scotland
Tenements in Partick, sandstone terraces in Dennistoun and suburban semis: see what suits solar in Glasgow.
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Solar panels in Nottingham

Nottinghamshire, England
Terraces, 1930s semis and student lets: see what suits solar in Nottingham and the surrounding suburbs.
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Solar panels in Sheffield

South Yorkshire, England
Stone terraces, steep hills and valley shade: see what to check before fitting solar in Sheffield.
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Solar panels in Bristol

South West England, England
Steep terraces, Georgian streets and one of England's sunnier big cities: see what suits solar in Bristol.
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Solar panels in Newcastle

Tyneside, England
Tyneside flats, Victorian terraces and Jesmond streets: see what suits solar in Newcastle.
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Solar panels in Leeds

West Yorkshire, England
Back-to-backs in Hyde Park, villas in Roundhay and semis in Headingley: see what suits solar in Leeds.
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Solar panels in London

Greater London, England
From Hackney terraces to Greenwich flats, see what affects a London solar installation and how to get quotes.
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How local coverage works

We do not run a local office in each city. Instead, we pass your enquiry to MCS-certified installers that already work in your postcode area. As a result, you compare real local quotes.

Before you choose, read about MCS-certified installations and our guide to comparing solar quotes.

What changes from place to place

Housing is the biggest difference. Tenements in Glasgow, Tyneside flats in Newcastle and back-to-backs in Leeds each raise their own roof questions. Because shared roofs need agreement from every owner, the first step is often a conversation with neighbours.

Planning and support also vary. Scotland and Wales have their own planning rules and support schemes, while England follows national rules with local conservation areas on top. Each guide explains what applies, so you can ask the right questions.

Money matters are national, although the detail changes. VAT on fitting is 0% in Great Britain until 31 March 2027, and export payments come through the Smart Export Guarantee. Our guide to how much solar panels cost puts the numbers in context.

Grid connection also differs by region. A different network operator runs the grid in each part of the country, so the paperwork goes to a different company. Your installer files it, but our guides name the operator so you know who is involved. For example, Northern Powergrid covers Yorkshire and the North East, while SP Energy Networks covers central Scotland.

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We match every enquiry to MCS-certified installers by postcode, not only in the cities listed. Get in touch and tell us where you are.

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