Solar and battery quotes for Inverness and the Highlands
Get a solar panel and battery storage quote for your Inverness home. Our MCS-certified installer partner handles the survey, installation and aftercare. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
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Installed through our MCS-certified partners
Survey, install and aftercare
Interest-free credit up to £30,000
Subject to status
Local Scottish office
Prospect Business Centre, Dundee
No obligation · We install through MCS-certified partners · Scottish homes and businesses
3,400–3,600
kWh per year
Typical Inverness system yield
12
AIKO Comet panels
500 W black-on-black as standard
10 yr
Battery warranty
Hanchu LiFePO4 included
30 yr
Panel warranty
Performance guarantee
Key facts
- Standard system: 12 AIKO Comet 500 W panels, Hanchu ESS hybrid inverter, Hanchu LiFePO4 battery.
- Typical yield: 3,400–3,600 kWh per year for an Inverness home.
- Warranties: 30-year panel performance, 10-year battery, 10-year inverter, insurance-backed guarantee.
- Grid operator: SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks). Council: The Highland Council.
- Finance: interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
- Installations are carried out through our MCS-certified installer partner.
- Covers all IV postcodes: Inverness city, Black Isle, Nairn and the wider Highlands.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Why your postcode matters
Inverness city vs. rural Highland
Your postcode determines your grid connection process, planning considerations, and roof type. We tailor our guidance to your specific area of Inverness and the Highlands.
IV1–IV3: Inverness city
Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton, Culloden, Smithton, Westhill, Cradlehall, Inshes, Clachnaharry.IV1–IV3 cover Inverness city centre, Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton, Culloden and Westhill.
IV4+: Rural Highland
Black Isle, Beauly, Dingwall, Nairn, Aviemore, and surrounding Highland postcodes.Postcodes outside Inverness city include the Black Isle, Beauly, Dingwall, Nairn, Aviemore and surrounding Highland areas.
Looking beyond Inverness? Our sister sites cover the wider picture: local solar installers across the Highlands, home battery storage advice for Scotland, and solar costs, savings and export payments. Part of the Scottish Energy Efficiency network.
Standard specification
What your system includes
Our installer partner fits the same high-specification system across every Inverness home. Published price: £12,500–£13,500.
Solar panels
12 × AIKO Comet 500 W black-on-black
30-year performance warranty (above 90% output at year 30, approximately 0.4% per year degradation)
Hybrid inverter
Hanchu ESS hybrid inverter
10-year inverter warranty
Battery storage
Hanchu LiFePO4 (95% depth of discharge, approximately 8,000 cycles, approximately 22-year manufacturer design life at one cycle per day)
10-year battery warranty
- Bird proofing included
- Insurance-backed guarantee
Inverness solar yield
How much power will you generate?
Inverness receives around 3.1–3.3 peak sun hours per day annually. Summer days are exceptionally long (over 18 hours of daylight in June), partly compensating for shorter winter days. The east-facing Highland capital gets less rainfall than the west coast, which helps panel performance. A typical 4 kWp system in Inverness generates around 3,400–3,600 kWh per year.
View data as table
| Month | Generation (kWh) | Consumption (kWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 120 | 350 |
| Feb | 180 | 320 |
| Mar | 280 | 310 |
| Apr | 380 | 280 |
| May | 440 | 260 |
| Jun | 460 | 240 |
| Jul | 430 | 240 |
| Aug | 380 | 250 |
| Sep | 300 | 280 |
| Oct | 200 | 310 |
| Nov | 130 | 340 |
| Dec | 100 | 360 |
Illustrative figures for a typical 4 kWp system in Inverness (IV2). Actual generation depends on roof orientation, pitch, shading and weather. Consumption based on a 3-bedroom household using approximately 3,500 kWh per year.
The process
From first call to switch-on
Eight clear steps. We handle the advisory side, SSEN grid notification, and planning checks. You just need to be home for the survey.
See the full process
Area guides
Solar across the Highlands
Each area has different grid constraints, roof types, and planning considerations.
For businesses
Solar and batteries for Highland farms and businesses
Commercial solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for farms, crofts, distilleries and businesses across the Highlands.
Cut your energy bills
Solar directly offsets daytime grid imports — the more you use during daylight, the more you save on your electricity bill.
Use barns and outbuildings
Large roofs and open ground on farms and commercial premises are ideal for bigger solar arrays than a typical home can accommodate.
Earn from export
Surplus electricity exported to the grid earns payments through an agreed export tariff, adding a revenue stream to your bill savings.
Accreditations held by our installation partner. Scottish Energy Efficiency is an advisory service and does not hold these accreditations.
What does MCS certification mean?
MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) is the quality standard for domestic renewable energy installations in the UK. An MCS-certified installation is required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility, and most building insurance acceptance.
Our installation partner holds MCS certification. You can verify this on the MCS public register.
30
Panel performance warranty
Above 90% output at year 30
10
Battery warranty
Hanchu LiFePO4, 8,000+ cycles
IWA
Insurance-backed guarantee
Covers you if the installer ceases trading
Warranties provided by our MCS-certified installation partner and respective manufacturers.
Common questions
Do you install in Inverness and the Highlands?
Yes. Our installer partner covers all Inverness IV postcodes including the city centre, Black Isle, Nairn and surrounding Highland areas.
Can I add a battery to existing solar panels?
Yes. A Hanchu LiFePO4 battery can be retrofitted to most existing solar systems. Your installer partner will confirm compatibility during the survey.
Is finance available?
Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. Interest-free credit of up to £30,000 is available, subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply.
How do I get a quote?
Call us on 0141 230 0198 or fill in the form on this page. Our installer partner arranges a no-obligation survey and provides a written quote.
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