Scotland
Solar Panels in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We connect homeowners across Edinburgh and the Lothians with MCS-certified solar installers. Scotland's capital and its commuter belt combine dense Georgian and Victorian tenement housing in the city with flatter, more open East Lothian farmland.
Solar generation in Edinburgh and the Lothians
According to PVGIS irradiance data for Scotland, a typical 4 kWp south-facing system in Edinburgh and the Lothians generates around 3,400 kWh per year. At the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh, that covers £833 of electricity you would otherwise buy from the grid.
On top of bill savings, surplus energy exported to the grid earns Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments — typically 4–6p/kWh with the main suppliers, or up to 15p/kWh with specialist tariffs like Octopus Outgoing.
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed across Edinburgh and the Lothians. At current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 10–12 years.
Local grid: SP Energy Networks (SP Distribution)
Every solar install in Edinburgh and the Lothians connects to the grid through SP Energy Networks (SP Distribution), who require a G98 notification for systems up to 3.68 kW or G99 approval (up to 45 working days) for anything larger. Your MCS-certified installer takes care of whichever applies, included in the price.
About Edinburgh and the Lothians
Dense Georgian and Victorian tenement housing in the city contrasts with flatter, more open East Lothian farmland. Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed Old Town and Castle overlook the Firth of Forth and its famous bridges, with East Lothian's golf coast (including Muirfield) just to the east.
Coverage across Edinburgh and the Lothians
We're still building out individual town pages for Edinburgh and the Lothians, but Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Livingston and the rest of the county are already covered by our installer network — just submit a quote request below to get matched locally.
Frequently asked questions — Edinburgh and the Lothians
Which towns and areas in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?+
We're a matching service covering the whole of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Livingston — plus every smaller town and village in between. We connect you with MCS-certified installers who work across the county, whether or not your specific town already has its own dedicated page on this site.
How much electricity will solar panels generate in Edinburgh and the Lothians?+
Based on PVGIS irradiance data for Scotland, a 4 kWp south-facing system in Edinburgh and the Lothians generates around 3,400 kWh per year — worth roughly £833 at the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh. Scotland's capital and its commuter belt combine dense Georgian and Victorian tenement housing in the city with flatter, more open East Lothian farmland.
Who is the electricity network operator in Edinburgh and the Lothians?+
Your local network operator across Edinburgh and the Lothians is SP Energy Networks (SP Distribution). G98 notification suffices up to 3.68 kW; above that, G99 approval is needed (up to 45 working days) — included in your MCS-certified installer's service, not an added fee.
How long is the payback period for solar in Edinburgh and the Lothians?+
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed. On Edinburgh and the Lothians's 850 kWh-per-kWp yield and current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 10–12 years, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments on surplus exported energy reduce that further.