Solar Panel Installation Case Studies
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This page explains the kinds of Scottish homes and buildings we design solar and battery systems for, and what each type typically involves. Ask us during your survey about relevant examples near you. We install through MCS-certified partners across Scotland. Savings depend on your roof, usage and tariff, and a no-obligation survey gives figures for your home.
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This page explains the kinds of Scottish homes and buildings we design solar and battery systems for, and what each type typically involves. Ask us during your survey about relevant examples near you.
Tenements and flats
Shared roofs need owners' agreement, and cable routes to individual flats need planning. Rear roof slopes often avoid conservation area concerns.
Post-war and modern homes
Concrete tile roofs and simple roof shapes make installation straightforward. Batteries are commonly fitted in garages or utility rooms.
Rural and island properties
Off-gas homes often pair solar with a battery and plan for a heat pump. SSEN export limits may apply in some areas, and coastal sites need corrosion-resistant components.
Solar on Scottish roofs
Scottish roofs vary more than most. Sandstone tenements in Glasgow and Edinburgh often have natural slate on steep pitches with valley gutters and rear slopes facing back greens. Granite houses in Aberdeen and the north-east frequently have dormers and chimneys that cast shade. Interwar and post-war council-built homes usually have concrete interlocking tiles that are straightforward to work on, while newer estates around Livingston, Dunfermline and Inverness tend to have simple gable roofs that suit a neat array.
Fixings are chosen for the roof covering and for the wind exposure of the site, which matters on the west coast, in the islands and on high ground. A survey also checks the roof timbers and slate condition before any panels go up, because it is far easier to fix a roof problem before an installation than afterwards.
How our survey works
Every project starts with a no-obligation survey. We look at your roof orientation, pitch, shading and condition, your fuse board and meter position, where a battery or inverter could go, and how your household uses electricity through the day and across the Scottish seasons. You then receive a written quote showing the equipment, the expected generation for your roof and the full price, so you can compare it fairly. We handle the network connection paperwork with your local distribution network operator, which is SP Energy Networks in central and southern Scotland and SSEN in the north, Highlands and islands. We install through MCS-certified partners. Solar panels and batteries are 0% VAT until March 2027. Finance available, subject to status.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see examples near me?
Ask during your survey and we will share relevant information where customers have agreed.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, where consent is given.
What about commercial buildings?
See our commercial solar guide.
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Get your solar and battery quote
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a survey and a written, no-obligation quote. Finance available, subject to status.