Solar Panels in Putney, Greater London
Putney, Greater London, has a solar yield of 960 kWh/kWp (ideal conditions for solar energy). A 4kWp system generates approximately 3,840 kWh annually, covering 101% of average household electricity use and saving an estimated £684+ per year. With 0% VAT on installation, a typical 4kWp system costs £6,600 to £8,500, with payback in 11 to 13 years.
Putney solar at a glance
The Picture in Putney
| Area Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 13 metres |
| Postcode Area | SW15 |
| Coordinates | 51.4625°N, 0.2163°W |
Population and housing data: ONS Census 2021.
Putney council schemes, planning and neighbourhoods
Putney is in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which points residents to the Warm Homes: Local Grant for solar panels, and the borough has 46 conservation areas, eight with Article 4 directions on houses. Here is what applies before you get quotes.
Council scheme
Wandsworth retrofit grants
Wandsworth Council's retrofit grants page lists the Warm Homes: Local Grant, which provides upgrades including insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps, alongside the GLA's Warmer Homes programme. Eligibility and dates are set by those schemes rather than the council.
Wandsworth retrofit grantsPlanning in Putney
46 conservation areas, 8 with Article 4
Wandsworth has 46 conservation areas, and Article 4 directions on houses apply in eight, including Putney Lower Common, Roehampton Village, Wandsworth Common and the Shaftesbury Park, Latchmere and Heaver estates. On the estate directions, changes to the roofs of houses need planning permission, and the council offers free advice from a duty planner at planning@wandsworth.gov.uk.
Local advice
CREW Energy
Wandsworth Council's partner for free home visits and phone consultations on energy, which also runs the Tooting Energy Advice project. Phone 0800 086 2706.
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Solar at a Local Level in Putney
Putney is in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The postcode area for Putney is SW15. You'll need your full postcode when getting quotes from MCS-certified installers.
Pricing solar panels in Putney
What a typical home in Putney needs, what it costs fitted with 0% VAT, and what it generates at Putney's solar yield of 960 kWh per kWp:
1–2 bed
3 kWp, 7 panels
- Output in Putney
- 2,880 kWh/yr
- Typical cost
- £5,700–£7,000
- Payback
- 13–15 years
3 bed
4 kWp, 10 panels
- Output in Putney
- 3,840 kWh/yr
- Typical cost
- £6,600–£8,500
- Payback
- 11–13 years
4 bed
5 kWp, 12 panels
- Output in Putney
- 4,800 kWh/yr
- Typical cost
- £8,300–£10,200
- Payback
- 11–13 years
5+ bed / EV
7 kWp, 16 panels
- Output in Putney
- 6,720 kWh/yr
- Typical cost
- £11,000–£13,000
- Payback
- 9–11 years
Typical yearly use: 1–2 bed about 1,800 kWh, 3 bed about 2,700 kWh, 4 bed about 4,100 kWh, 5+ bed / EV 4,100 kWh or more. Payback assumes an average export rate; the best tariffs shorten it.
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Solar Panel FAQs for Putney
How much do solar panels cost in Putney?
A typical 10-panel (4 kWp) system costs £6,600–£8,500 fitted in Putney, with 0% VAT. Install prices vary little across the UK, but output does: in Putney that system generates about 3,840 kWh a year and saves around £684, paying back in roughly 11–13 years.
Is there a solar panel grant or council scheme in Putney?
Wandsworth retrofit grants: Wandsworth Council's retrofit grants page lists the Warm Homes: Local Grant, which provides upgrades including insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps, alongside the GLA's Warmer Homes programme. Eligibility and dates are set by those schemes rather than the council.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Putney?
Usually not for an ordinary house. Wandsworth has 46 conservation areas, and Article 4 directions on houses apply in eight, including Putney Lower Common, Roehampton Village, Wandsworth Common and the Shaftesbury Park, Latchmere and Heaver estates. On the estate directions, changes to the roofs of houses need planning permission, and the council offers free advice from a duty planner at planning@wandsworth.gov.uk.
Where can I get solar advice in Putney?
CREW Energy: Wandsworth Council's partner for free home visits and phone consultations on energy, which also runs the Tooting Energy Advice project. Phone 0800 086 2706.
How do I find a good solar installer in Putney?
Use an MCS-certified installer, so you qualify for 0% VAT and Smart Export Guarantee payments, and compare at least three quotes for the same panels, inverter and warranty. Our Putney reviews page ranks local firms by their Google and Trustpilot ratings.
Solar Guides & Resources
Solar guides relevant to Putney:
Sources
- MCS, Microgeneration Certification Scheme
- MCS, Find a Certified Installer
- Ofgem, Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
- PVGIS, EU Joint Research Centre (solar irradiance data)
- ONS, Census 2021
- Met Office, Climate Data
Last updated: November 2026
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