Net Zero Scotland: Renewable Energy Roadmap
Quick answer
Scotland has set a net zero target and is changing how homes are heated and powered. This page explains what that means for homeowners and how solar, batteries and heat pumps fit in. 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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Scotland has set a net zero target and is changing how homes are heated and powered. This page explains what that means for homeowners and how solar, batteries and heat pumps fit in.
Homes and net zero
Heating is a major source of emissions. Moving from oil and gas to heat pumps and improving insulation are key steps.
Renewable electricity
Scotland generates a large share of its electricity from renewables, mostly wind.
What you can do
Insulate, consider a heat pump and add solar and a battery where they suit.
Practical steps for homes
Practical steps include improving insulation, upgrading heating controls, switching to a heat pump where suitable, adding solar panels and a battery, and choosing a time-of-use tariff to use cheaper, often greener, electricity.
Heating in Scotland
Many rural Scottish homes are off the gas grid and rely on oil, LPG, solid fuel or electric storage heaters. These are often the homes where a heat pump makes most sense, provided the building is reasonably well insulated and the radiators and pipework can deliver heat at lower flow temperatures. In towns on the gas grid the decision is more about comfort, future plans and running cost comparisons for your own home.
A no-obligation survey checks insulation, radiators and hot water needs, and your written quote shows the full price. Finance available, subject to status. Solar panels and batteries are 0% VAT until March 2027.
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
Do I have to change my heating?
Check current Scottish Government guidance.
Does solar help?
It adds local renewable generation.
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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.