SOLAR PANELS · ABERDEEN
Solar panels for Aberdeen homes, designed around your roof.
Panels planned for granite walls, slate roofs and North East light, with a survey and written quote before anything is agreed.
Quick answer
Yes, for most Aberdeen homes with a reasonably clear roof. Panels generate electricity from daylight, not just sunshine, and long North East summer days help balance darker winters. A survey checks your roof, shading and fuse board, then your written, no-obligation quote shows the system design and fixed price for your home.
Last updated: · Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team
KEY FACTS FOR SCOTLAND
What are the key facts about solar panels in Aberdeen?
- Panels work on daylight, not just sunshine, so cloudy days still count.
- South-facing roofs are ideal, but east and west roofs work well too.
- Most domestic solar in Scotland is permitted development.
- Residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 (HMRC, VAT Notice 708/6).
- Interest-free credit available, subject to status.
- SSEN grid notification is handled by your installer.
- Last updated: 28 October 2026. Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team.
SOLAR IN ABERDEEN
Why do solar panels suit North East homes?
Granite and slate roofs give solid fixings, panels work on daylight not just sunshine, SSEN grid notification is handled, and residential solar carries 0% VAT. If you are outside the city, the Aberdeenshire solar site covers installers across the wider shire.
Granite and slate roofs
Aberdeen granite gives roof hooks a solid, stable fixing. Slate roofs need careful handling, and the survey confirms the right fixing method before anything is agreed.
Daylight, not just sunshine
Panels make electricity from daylight, so cloudy days still count. Long North East summer days help balance out the darker winter months.
SSEN North grid notification
Aberdeen sits on the SSEN North network. Your installer handles the grid notification, so you never need to contact SSEN yourself.
VAT on the work
Residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 (HMRC, VAT Notice 708/6).
HOW IT WORKS
How does a solar system power your home?
Panels on your roof turn daylight into electricity, an inverter converts it for your home, and surplus goes to the grid or a battery.
Panels on your roof turn daylight into direct current. An inverter converts it into the electricity your home uses, and anything you are not using at that moment goes to the grid.
You can be paid for surplus electricity you export under the Smart Export Guarantee; rates vary by supplier. Adding a battery lets you keep more of your own solar electricity for the evening — see our guide to home battery storage in Aberdeenfor how that works.
Installations are carried out by our MCS-certified installation partners.
YOUR SURVEY
What does the solar survey check?
Your roof orientation, pitch and condition, your fuse board and wiring, your electricity usage patterns, and whether planning rules apply to your home. For a plain-English breakdown of what solar costs and how export payments stack up, this Scottish energy bills site is a good starting point. Part of the Scottish Energy Efficiency network.
| Area | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Roof | Orientation, pitch, condition, slate or tile type, and any shading from chimneys or trees |
| Electrics | Your fuse board, meter position and the right place for the inverter |
| Usage | When you use electricity, so the system and any battery are sized to suit |
| Planning | Whether your home is listed or in a conservation area |
East and west roofs work too
A south-facing roof is ideal, but east and west roofs spread output across the morning and evening. Your quote explains the layout chosen for your roof and why.
GET A QUOTE
How do you get a solar quote?
Tell us about your home, an adviser arranges a survey, and you receive a written quote with the system design and fixed price.
- Survey and written quote, no obligation
- We install through MCS-certified partners
- Interest-free credit available, subject to status.
Grid notification to SSEN North is handled for you.
Get Your Quote
Two minutes. No obligation. No deposit.
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses
QUESTIONS
What do people ask about solar panels?
Do you install in Aberdeen?
Yes. We arrange solar panels for homes across Aberdeen, Aberdeen City and every AB postcode in Aberdeenshire. Our installation partner carries out the work after a survey of your property, so nothing is agreed until you have seen a written quote.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar panels?
Usually, yes. Most existing solar systems can take a battery, either alongside your current inverter or with a hybrid inverter. The survey checks your inverter, fuse board and the space available, and your written quote explains which option suits your home.
Is finance available?
Interest-free credit is available, subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Your adviser can talk you through the options alongside your written quote, with no obligation to go ahead.
How do I get a quote?
Call 0141 230 0198 or fill in the quote form. An adviser arranges a survey of your home, then you receive a written, no-obligation quote. There is no deposit to request a quote and no pressure to proceed.
Do solar panels work in Aberdeen’s climate?
Yes. Solar panels work on daylight rather than direct sunshine, so they still produce electricity on overcast days. Output is highest from spring to early autumn, when North East Scotland enjoys long daylight hours.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels?
Most domestic solar installations in Scotland fall under permitted development, so no planning application is needed. Exceptions include listed buildings and some homes in conservation areas. Your installer checks this before any work starts.
Ready to see what your roof could do?
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quote.
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses