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Solar, battery & heat pumps for Scottish homes

Solar Panels & Battery Storagein Scotland

Straight answers on SPEN and SSEN connections and Scottish planning rules — then a no-obligation survey and written quote from our MCS-certified installation partners.

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No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses

Solar panels and battery storage work well in Scotland thanks to long summer daylight hours. We advise on the right system for your roof, handle DNO notifications with SP Energy Networks or SSEN, and install through MCS-certified partners. 0% VAT applies on solar panels and batteries until March 2027. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.

What we install across Scotland

Every system is surveyed, designed and fitted through our MCS-certified installation partners.

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Solar panels

Panels sized for Scottish light and slate or tile roofs.

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Battery storage

Store daytime solar for the evening and off-peak tariffs.

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Heat pumps

Air source heat pumps for Scottish homes.

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EV chargers

Home chargers that pair with solar and smart tariffs.

Scotland DNO Guide

Your DNO in Scotland — SPEN or SSEN?

Scotland has two Distribution Network Operators — not the ones you might read about in UK-wide solar guides. If you see advice about “UK Power Networks” or “Western Power” — that advice does not apply in Scotland.

SP

SP Energy Networks (SPEN)

Central Belt & South Scotland

Covers Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Ayrshire, Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, Lanarkshire, Lothians.

  • ✓ G98 (up to 3.68kWp) — 30-day prior notice
  • ✓ G99 (above 3.68kWp) — application required
  • ✓ Our installer partners handle all SPEN notifications
SSEN

SSEN — Scottish & Southern

Highlands, Islands & North East

Covers the Highlands, Islands, Aberdeen, Tayside, Perthshire, Argyll & Bute.

  • ✓ G98 (up to 3.68kWp) — 30-day prior notice
  • ✓ G99 (above 3.68kWp) — application required
  • ✓ Our installer partners handle all SSEN notifications
Full DNO Scotland Guide →

Scotland Solar FAQs

Yes. We cover all of mainland Scotland and many island communities, from the Borders to the Highlands and north-east. Our installation partners work across both DNO regions — SP Energy Networks in the Central Belt and south, and SSEN in the Highlands and north-east. Call 0141 230 0198 or use the form above to check your area.

Yes. A battery can be retrofitted to most existing solar panel systems, letting you store daytime generation and use it in the evening. We assess your current inverter and setup during the no-obligation survey and recommend the right battery capacity for your home.

Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. Contact us to discuss options for your installation.

Call 0141 230 0198 or fill in the form above. We arrange a no-obligation survey of your property, then send you a written quote with your system design and specification. No pressure, no commitment.

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From the Central Belt to the Highlands

Rural, island and off-gas homes have different DNO processes. We check what applies to your address before you commit to anything.

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Get Scotland-Specific Solar Advice

We install through MCS-certified partners. Correct SPEN/SSEN and planning advice for Scotland.

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Last updated: 22 October 2026

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