Area guide
Solar panels in Aviemore and the Cairngorms
PH22 and PH23 postcodes. Aviemore, Carrbridge, Boat of Garten and the Speyside area. Cairngorms National Park planning considerations apply.
Key facts
- Standard system: 12 AIKO Comet 500 W panels, Hanchu hybrid inverter, Hanchu LiFePO4 battery.
- Covers PH22 (Aviemore) and PH23 (Carrbridge, Boat of Garten).
- Cairngorms National Park planning rules may apply to visible roof slopes.
- Long summer daylight hours generate significant surplus from May to July.
- Grid operator: SSEN. Council: The Highland Council and Cairngorms National Park Authority.
- Installations carried out through our MCS-certified installer partner.
- Finance: interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
What should Aviemore homeowners know about solar?
Aviemore sits within the Cairngorms National Park, which may add planning considerations for visible roof slopes. Solar generation is strong in summer despite the mountain location.
Solar potential in Aviemore
Aviemore benefits from long summer daylight hours, with 18-plus hours of daylight in June. While winter days are short, the combined solar-plus-battery system maximises self-consumption throughout the year.
Cairngorms planning
Properties within the Cairngorms National Park may need additional planning consideration for visible roof changes. The survey checks whether your installation qualifies for permitted development or requires park authority input.
What roof types suit solar in Aviemore?
Most Aviemore homes have slate or concrete tile pitched roofs suitable for standard solar mounting. Newer estates around Granish have interlocking tiles.
Inverness has a mix of traditional slate roofs (Victorian and Edwardian stone-built homes in Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton), modern concrete tile (post-war estates and new-builds in Culloden, Westhill, Inshes), and some corrugated metal on older agricultural properties. Slate roofs often require specialist mounting brackets to avoid cracking. South-facing pitches of 30–40 degrees are ideal but east–west splits work well for self-consumption.
What system do you install in Aviemore?
The same standard system as across the Highlands: 12 × AIKO Comet 500 W black-on-black, with Hanchu LiFePO4 (95% depth of discharge, approximately 8,000 cycles, approximately 22-year manufacturer design life at one cycle per day) and bird proofing included.
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Solar panel questions for Aviemore
Can I get solar panels installed in Aviemore?
Yes. Our installer partner covers Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park area. The survey assesses roof suitability, grid connection and any National Park planning requirements for your property.
Are there extra planning rules in the Cairngorms National Park?
Properties within the Cairngorms National Park boundary may need additional planning consideration for visible roof changes. The survey checks whether your installation qualifies for permitted development or needs park authority input.
Do solar panels work well in Aviemore given the mountain location?
Yes. Aviemore has good solar irradiance despite its latitude. Long summer daylight hours from May to July generate significant surplus. Winter generation is lower but a battery helps store summer surplus for evening use.
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.