Solar & Battery Installation Edinburgh Local Installers & Quotes
Edinburgh combines strong solar resources with meaningful household energy consumption — around 17 kWh daily for a typical home. Whether you're looking to reduce bills, increase energy independence, or lower your carbon footprint, solar is well suited to this city.
Solar Design Edinburgh
Energy Usage
Energy bills in Edinburgh add up quickly — with 17 kWh of daily consumption, solar can make a real difference to your monthly costs. Most households in Edinburgh use around 17 kWh per day, whilst energy efficient homes can reduce this to roughly half.
Every kWh you save through efficiency improvements is worth real money — and also means you need fewer solar panels to cover your remaining usage.
Typical energy usage per person per day in Edinburgh:
Note: Actual usage varies depending on property size, building efficiency, climate, and appliances.
Solar System Sizing
For a Edinburgh household using 17 kWh daily, 4.5kW is the baseline — your roof space, budget, and future plans will determine whether to go larger. A system in the 6.7kW to 8.9kW range also gives you headroom if your energy needs grow — from a new EV, heat pump, or home office.
Production peaks in May and dips in December, but across the year a 6.7 kW system in Edinburgh generates approximately 8,682 kWh in total.
Solar & Energy Savings
Calculate Heat Pump & EV Savings
Electrify your home by replacing gas heating, petrol vehicles, and other fossil fuel appliances with electric alternatives powered by clean solar energy. This delivers significant additional financial savings and substantial carbon emission reductions. Our calculator helps you compare costs and model the financial impact of switching to electric appliances and vehicles.
How Solar Reduces Your Electricity Bills
The calculations below show how your electricity bills change with solar. Your Old Bill of - per month (- annually) is calculated from your total energy consumption multiplied by the grid electricity rate. Your New Bill of - per month (- annually) accounts for solar generation, the percentage you use directly (self-consumption), remaining grid consumption, and feed-in credits for excess energy exported to the grid. This results in monthly savings of - (- annually).
Battery Storage Edinburgh
Solar Battery Sizing
Without battery storage, a 6.7 kW system in Edinburgh achieves approximately 45% energy self-sufficiency, with the remaining 55% supplied by the grid. The jump from 45% to 81% self-sufficiency with a 10 kWh battery is most noticeable on your evening electricity bills, when rates are often highest.
Local incentives and rebates can significantly improve battery economics — check what's available in Edinburgh and use the Photonik design tool to factor them into your calculations.
Energy Self Sufficiency Calculator*
*Note: This calculator provides simplified battery self-sufficiency estimates. For accurate per-hour simulations that account for solar generation patterns, consumption timing, battery charging/discharging cycles, and efficiency losses across all seasons, use the full Photonik design tool.
Panel Placement Tool Edinburgh
This is a simple panel placement tool that lets you quickly estimate panel count for a single roof area. Try Photonik for advanced features:
- Multiple panel groups
- Custom roof angles
- Panel orientation
- Shade loss calculations
- Panel selection (1000+ models)
- Full integration with our design tool
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Solar & Battery System Cost Edinburgh
Understanding Solar & Battery System Costs
A 6.7 kW solar system at approximately £10,600 in Edinburgh can pay for itself through reduced electricity bills — often in under 8.8 years. After the 8.8-year payback period, your solar system continues producing — at current rates, that's potentially 15+ years of savings with minimal maintenance costs.
These are estimated costs — actual prices vary based on your roof type, equipment choice, and installer. We recommend getting at least three quotes to compare for your Edinburgh property.
Solar Rebates & Incentives Edinburgh
While there are currently no federal government rebates for solar panel installations in the UK, there are still financial benefits available for solar system owners.
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) allows you to earn money by selling excess solar electricity back to the grid. Energy suppliers with more than 150,000 customers are required to offer SEG tariffs, which pay you for the renewable electricity you export. Rates vary by supplier and are typically set competitively.
Additionally, installing solar panels can significantly reduce your electricity bills by generating your own renewable energy. The savings depend on your energy consumption patterns and system size, but many homeowners see substantial reductions in their energy costs.
Use our full design tool for detailed system design, panel placement, and professional proposals.