Solar Panels Edinburgh —
We Install in Conservation Areas Too
Most solar companies avoid Edinburgh's conservation areas. We specialise in them.
Free planning assessment included with every survey — we'll tell you exactly what's
permitted for your EH postcode before you commit to anything.
Including conservation area properties — call to discuss
Can You Get Solar Panels in Your
Edinburgh Conservation Area?
The honest answer — clearer than you'll find anywhere else.
Rear-Facing Installations — Most Edinburgh Homes
Solar panels on a rear-facing roof that are NOT visible from a public road or footpath are generally permitted development in Edinburgh conservation areas. This covers the majority of Edinburgh semi-detached and terraced homes with a south-facing rear roof. You do not need to apply for planning permission. We confirm this for your specific property as part of our free survey.
Applies to most properties in: Morningside, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Newington, Stockbridge, Inverleith, Corstorphine, Portobello.
Front-Facing or Visible Installations in Conservation Areas
If your proposed installation would be visible from a public road or footpath, you'll need to submit a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council. This typically costs £234 and takes 8–12 weeks. We can advise on the likelihood of approval before you apply and help you prepare the submission.
May apply to: New Town properties, Old Town properties, tenements facing main roads in conservation areas.
Listed Buildings — All External Works Need Consent
If your property is a listed building (Category A, B or C), all external works including solar panels require listed building consent from City of Edinburgh Council, regardless of visibility. This is separate from planning permission. Approval is possible but requires careful positioning and sympathetic design. We assess every listed building case individually — call 0141 230 0198 to discuss.
What Edinburgh Solar Capital Installs
MCS certified. All Edinburgh EH postcodes. Conservation area expertise included.
Solar Panels Edinburgh
From £6,200 with 0% VAT for a standard Edinburgh home. Larger New Town and south-side properties suit 5–6kW systems from £8,000. Free planning assessment with every survey — conservation and listed building guidance included.
Battery Storage Edinburgh
GivEnergy 9.5kWh from £5,500. Duracell 10kWh from £5,800. 0% VAT on battery storage. Store solar for Edinburgh's winter evenings. Octopus Intelligent Flux earns approximately 30p/kWh on peak exports.
Heat Pumps Edinburgh
Air source heat pumps for Edinburgh homes. HES grant up to £7,500 for qualifying properties replacing non-gas heating. Listed building installations assessed individually — call to discuss.
Solar Panels Across All of Edinburgh & Lothian
CITY CENTRE & INNER EDINBURGH
• EH1 (Old Town) · EH2 (New Town) · EH3 (New Town/Tollcross)
• EH4 (Stockbridge/Comely Bank) · EH5 (Trinity/Granton)
• EH6 (Leith) · EH7 (Abbeyhill/Hillside) · EH8 (Newington/Southside)
• EH9 (Marchmont/Grange/Morningside) · EH10 (Morningside/Bruntsfield)
• EH11 (Gorgie/Dalry) · EH12 (Murrayfield/Corstorphine)
• EH13 (Colinton) · EH14 (Juniper Green/Balerno)
• EH15 (Portobello) · EH16 (Liberton/Gilmerton)
• EH17 (Moredun) · EH19 (Bonnyrigg)
EDINBURGH SUBURBS & LOTHIAN
• EH20 (Loanhead) · EH21 (Musselburgh) · EH22 (Dalkeith)
• EH26 (Penicuik) · EH27 (Kirknewton) · EH28 (Ratho)
• EH29 (Kirkliston) · EH30 (South Queensferry)
• EH31–EH42 (East Lothian) also covered
Edinburgh Solar — From Planning Check to Installation
Free Planning Assessment
We check your Edinburgh property against conservation area maps and listed building records. We tell you exactly what's permitted, what needs planning permission, and whether we recommend proceeding. Honest answer — even if it's not what you hoped to hear.
Free Survey & Design
We visit your Edinburgh home, assess your roof orientation, shading and energy use. We design the right system for your property and give you a precise quote including all planning-related considerations.
Planning & Installation
For permitted development properties we install within 2–3 weeks. For properties requiring planning permission we manage the application process. Once approved, installation typically takes one day.
MCS Certified & Live
MCS certificate issued. SPEN DNO notification filed. Smart Export Guarantee registered. Conservation compliance documented. You're live, saving, and fully compliant with Edinburgh Council planning rules.
Not Sure If Solar Is Possible for Your Edinburgh Home?
Call us. We'll give you an honest answer — free. Conservation area or not.