Solar panels
What a solar system costs in Inverness
Our installer partner fits the same high-specification system across every home. No upselling, no hidden extras. Published price: £12,500–£13,500 including 0% VAT.
A standard solar panel system in Inverness costs around twelve thousand five hundred to thirteen thousand five hundred pounds including battery, hybrid inverter, and bird proofing with zero percent VAT. Government-backed grants and interest-free loans can reduce the out-of-pocket cost by up to sixteen thousand five hundred pounds for eligible city homes.
What solar panels do you install in Inverness?
Our installer partner fits AIKO Comet 500 W panels with a Hanchu hybrid inverter and LiFePO4 battery. No upselling, no hidden extras.
Every component is selected for Highland conditions — low winter light, long summer days, and exposure to coastal weather.
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)
Bird proofing: Included as standard
Inverter
Hanchu ESS hybrid inverter
10-year inverter warranty
Hybrid design handles solar, battery, and grid in a single unit
Battery
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
Insurance-backed guarantee through the Independent Warranty Association, covering the system if the installing company ceases trading
How much do solar panels cost in Inverness?
A standard 12-panel system costs around £12,500 to £13,500 including 0% VAT and bird proofing, depending on roof access and complexity.
We publish our price so you can compare like-for-like. No pressure, no hidden charges.
Full system breakdown
£12,500–£13,500
0% VAT applies until 31 March 2027. Final price confirmed after technical survey. Accreditations (MCS, TrustMark, Gas Safe) are held by our installation partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd.
What funding is available to reduce the cost?
The Scottish Government offers cashback grants and interest-free loans. City homes may get up to £16,500 combined; rural properties up to £18,000, subject to eligibility.
IV1–IV3: Standard grant
Up to £16,500
£7,500 cashback + £9,000 interest-free loan
Inverness city postcodes. Means-tested. For heat pumps primarily; solar PV grant closed June 2024 but 0% VAT still applies.
IV4+: Rural uplift
Up to £18,000
£9,000 cashback + £9,000 interest-free loan
Rural Highland postcodes. Higher funding rate for eligible properties in the Scottish Government rural classification.
Is my roof suitable for solar panels?
Most pitched roofs facing south, east, or west can generate worthwhile energy. Our installer partner assesses suitability during a free site survey.
Answer 5 quick questions to get an instant indication.
Quick roof check
Answer 5 questions to get an instant indication of whether your property suits solar. This is not a substitute for a professional survey.
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 Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd and respective manufacturers.
How do I get a solar quote for my Inverness home?
Fill in our short form or call us. Our installer partner will arrange a free site survey and provide a written quote within days.
Free, no-obligation. We will confirm your grant eligibility on the first call.
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