IKEA Solar Panels UK: Can You Still Buy Them?
No. IKEA stopped selling home solar in the UK in 2019 and has not restarted. Its UK home energy service now offers heat pumps through Aira, with no solar panels, batteries or plug-in solar kits.
If you wanted IKEA solar for a simple, big-brand route, the closest options today are fixed-price packages from energy companies or quotes from local MCS-certified installers. A typical 4kW system costs £6,000–£7,800 installed in 2026.
Quick Answer
IKEA does not sell solar panels in the UK. It sold them from 2013, relaunched with Solarcentury in 2016 and withdrew in 2019 after the Feed-in Tariff closed. In 2026 IKEA UK only offers heat pumps through Aira. Alternatives: compare MCS-certified installers (a 4kW system costs £6,000–£7,800) or buy a fixed-price package from Octopus, E.ON or British Gas.
Status checked October 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
What happened to IKEA solar panels in the UK?
IKEA never made its own panels. It sold solar through partners, and each UK attempt was tied to government incentives that later ended.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2013 | IKEA starts selling home solar in UK stores, supplied by Hanergy. |
| 2016 | The offer relaunches with Solarcentury handling survey, design and installation, after the Hanergy arrangement ended. |
| March 2019 | The Feed-in Tariff closes to new applicants. |
| 2019 | IKEA withdraws solar from the UK, saying it did not feel the majority of new home solar customers would get a good deal. |
| Since then | IKEA’s European solar partner, Svea Solar, says UK sales are on pause. IKEA still sells home solar in several other European countries. |
What IKEA sells for home energy in the UK now
IKEA’s UK home energy page offers air source heat pumps through its partner Aira, and IKEA earns a commission on those sales. When we checked in October 2026 the page listed no solar panels, home batteries or plug-in solar kits.
A heat pump pairs well with solar, because the panels can cover part of the extra electricity it uses. See our guide to solar panels with a heat pump for sizing and savings, and heat pump grants for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Alternatives to IKEA solar panels
Local MCS-certified installers
Usually the best value and the most choice of panels, inverters and batteries. A typical 4kW system costs £6,000–£7,800 installed with 0% VAT. Compare at least three solar quotes.
Energy company packages
The closest match to IKEA’s big-brand, fixed-price approach. See our reviews of Octopus, E.ON and British Gas solar.
Plug-in solar
Legal in Great Britain since 2026 and the nearest thing to a flat-pack solar kit, though savings are small. IKEA does not sell one in the UK. See our plug-in solar panels guide.
Whichever route you choose, check the installer is MCS-certified so you can claim Smart Export Guarantee payments, and see our solar panel cost guide for prices by system size.
If you already have IKEA solar panels
Systems sold through IKEA between 2013 and 2019 are standard rooftop installations. The panel and inverter warranties are held by the equipment manufacturers, so check your handover pack for the brands and serial numbers. Any MCS-certified installer can service the system or replace a failed inverter, which is the part most likely to need replacing after 10 to 15 years.
Many of these systems were registered for the Feed-in Tariff before it closed, and those payments continue for the life of the tariff. You cannot also claim the Smart Export Guarantee on the same export.
Frequently asked questions about IKEA solar panels
Does IKEA sell solar panels in the UK?
No. IKEA stopped selling home solar in the UK in 2019 and has not restarted. Its UK home energy page now offers heat pumps through Aira, with no solar panels, batteries or plug-in solar kits (checked October 2026).
Why did IKEA stop selling solar panels in the UK?
IKEA withdrew in 2019, shortly after the Feed-in Tariff closed to new applicants at the end of March 2019. IKEA said at the time that it did not feel the majority of new home solar customers would get a good deal, making the offer unviable until the UK market improved.
Who installed IKEA solar panels in the UK?
IKEA's UK solar was first supplied by Hanergy from 2013, then relaunched in 2016 with Solarcentury handling survey, design and installation. Solarcentury was later bought by Statkraft. If you have an older IKEA system, your panel and inverter warranties sit with the manufacturers, and any MCS-certified installer can service it.
Will IKEA start selling solar panels in the UK again?
There is no announced date. IKEA's solar partner in Europe, Svea Solar, has said UK sales are on pause. IKEA does sell home solar in several other European countries, so a return is possible, but nothing has been confirmed for the UK.
Can I buy IKEA plug-in or balcony solar panels in the UK?
No. Plug-in solar became legal in Great Britain in 2026, but IKEA does not sell a plug-in kit in the UK. Octopus Energy sells plug-in bundles instead; see our plug-in solar guide for costs and rules.
What is the best alternative to IKEA solar panels?
Get quotes from at least three MCS-certified installers. A typical 4kW system costs £6,000–£7,800 installed with 0% VAT and pays back in about 10–12 yrs. Energy companies such as Octopus, E.ON and British Gas also sell fixed-price solar packages if you want a big-brand route like IKEA's.
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Sources
- IKEA UK: Home energy solutions (heat pumps with Aira)
- The Eco Experts: What happened to IKEA solar panels?
- Engadget: Ikea is selling solar panels in the UK again (2016)
- MCS: Microgeneration Certification Scheme
- Ofgem: Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
John Rooney is the founder of Solar Info and has been covering the UK solar energy market since 2023. He researches every battery and inverter brand against manufacturer datasheets, MCS and Ofgem data, and feedback from the MCS-certified installers in our directory before publishing.
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