Your postcode decides your funding. Find out what IV means for you.
IV1–IV3 city homes qualify for up to £16,500 in interest-free government-backed funding. Rural Highland postcodes can access up to £18,000. We connect you with our MCS-certified installer partner to make it happen.
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£18,000
Rural grant funding
Interest-free for eligible rural properties
£16,500
Standard grant funding
Interest-free for IV1–IV3 city postcodes
0%
VAT on solar
Until 31 March 2027
3,400–3,600
kWh per year
Typical Inverness system yield
Why your postcode matters
Inverness city vs. rural Highland
The Scottish Government treats Inverness city (IV1–IV3) and the surrounding rural Highlands differently for grant eligibility. Your postcode classification determines which funding level applies.
IV1–IV3: Inverness city
Crown, Dalneigh, Hilton, Culloden, Smithton, Westhill, Cradlehall, Inshes, Clachnaharry. Classified as urban — standard grant rates apply.
Up to £16,500
£7,500 cashback + £9,000 interest-free loan
IV4+: Rural Highland
Black Isle, Beauly, Dingwall, Nairn, Aviemore, and surrounding Highland postcodes. Many qualify for the rural uplift — a higher funding rate.
Up to £18,000
£9,000 cashback + £9,000 interest-free loan
Eligibility is means-tested and subject to available funding. Figures checked August 2026.
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 including 0% VAT.
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
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 grant paperwork, SSEN grid notification, and planning checks. You just need to be home for the survey.
See the full processSolar across the Highlands
Each area has different grant eligibility, grid constraints, and planning considerations.
Accreditations held by our installation partner, Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd. 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, government grant funding eligibility, and most building insurance acceptance.
Our installation partner (Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd) holds MCS certification number IAA10151. 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 Home Heating Services (Scotland) Ltd and respective manufacturers.
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