Solar Panels Near Me: Find UK Installers
Find MCS-certified solar panel installers in your area. Enter your postcode to get matched with 3–4 local companies for free, no-obligation quotes. We cover every county in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Quick Answer
To find solar panels near you in the UK: enter your postcode on Solar Info UK, and we match you with 3–4 MCS-certified installers operating in your area. Coverage includes all 109 UK counties and over 1,400 towns. All installers are MCS-accredited, a requirement for 0% VAT and SEG export payments.
Popular areas
Search solar panel installers in the biggest UK cities and counties. Each area page shows installer count, average cost, and local grant programmes.
Solar installers in England
England has the densest coverage of MCS-certified installers. Typical 4kWp system cost ranges £6,500–£8,500 before battery. Southern counties receive 15–20% more sunshine than northern counties, but installers operate nationwide.
Solar installers in Scotland
Scotland has its own funding: the Home Energy Scotland Loan offers up to £6,000 interest-free for solar plus £6,000 for battery. Scottish installations produce 10–15% less than south England but are still viable with shorter payback when the loan is used. See our Scotland solar guide.
Solar installers in Wales
Welsh households may qualify for the Nest scheme for free energy-saving improvements including solar. See our Wales solar guide.
Solar installers in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has a separate grid (SONI) and its own funding routes including the NI Sustainable Energy Programme. See our Northern Ireland solar guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find solar panels near me?
Enter your postcode on Solar Info UK and we match you with 3–4 MCS-certified installers in your area. Every installer on our directory is MCS-accredited, which is required for 0% VAT and SEG payments.
Are there solar panel installers in my county?
Yes. We cover all 109 UK counties and 1,400+ towns in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Browse by county above or enter your postcode for tailored matches.
What is the cost of solar panels near me?
Typical 4kWp residential systems cost £6,500–£8,500 before battery, with regional variation of about 10%. London and the South East sit at the higher end; Wales and the North at the lower end.
Can I find MCS-certified installers near me?
Yes — every installer in our directory is MCS-certified. This is a legal requirement for 0% VAT, SEG export payments, and most UK solar grants. See our MCS certification guide for more.
How many solar panel installers are in the UK?
Around 3,500 MCS-certified solar PV installers operate in the UK, with higher density in the South East, Midlands, and Central Belt of Scotland. Rural areas have fewer local installers but most travel across counties.
Do I need a local installer?
Local installers are often cheaper for site visits and quicker to attend warranty call-outs, but many larger UK installers offer nationwide service. We show both in our matching.
Sources
- MCS — Find an Installer — mcscertified.com
- Energy Saving Trust — Home Energy Scotland — homeenergyscotland.org
Last updated: April 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
John Rooney is the founder of Solar Info and has been covering the UK solar energy market since 2023. He fact-checks all content against official MCS and Ofgem data and maintains relationships with MCS-certified installers across the UK.
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