Solar Equipment Comparison Tool Scotland

Panels

Compare efficiency, warranty and dimensions.

Inverters

String, hybrid and microinverters each suit different roofs.

Batteries

Compare usable capacity, power and warranty.

Comparing panels

Look at panel wattage, efficiency, physical size, degradation warranty and product warranty. On small Scottish roofs, higher-efficiency panels can fit more generation into the available space. All-black panels may suit slate roofs and conservation areas visually.

Comparing inverters and batteries

String inverters suit simple unshaded roofs, while optimisers or microinverters help with shading from chimneys and dormers. Hybrid inverters can run a battery directly. Compare usable battery capacity, continuous power output, cold-weather performance and warranty terms.

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.

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