Yorkshire and the Humber
Solar Panels in South Yorkshire
We connect homeowners across South Yorkshire with MCS-certified solar installers. Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley sit in the old South Yorkshire coalfield — a dense mix of Victorian terraces and post-war estates, with Sheffield notably hillier and more overshaded than the flatter towns to its east.
Solar generation in South Yorkshire
Based on PVGIS irradiance data for Yorkshire and the Humber, a 4 kWp south-facing system in South Yorkshire generates around 3,600 kWh per year. At the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh, that covers £882 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 South Yorkshire. At current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 9–11 years.
Local grid: Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire)
Solar installations across South Yorkshire connect to the grid via Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire). Systems up to 3.68 kW require a G98 notification; larger systems need G99 approval, which can take 45 working days. Your MCS-certified installer handles both — it's included in the installation package, not an extra cost.
About South Yorkshire
Sheffield's especially hilly streets mean roof orientation varies more within the city than across the flatter former-coalfield towns to its east. Steel heritage in Sheffield and the Peak District fringe sit alongside the ex-coalfield towns of Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Towns and cities we cover in South Yorkshire
We also cover Rotherham and Barnsley — and everywhere else in South Yorkshire — even though those don't have a dedicated page yet.
Frequently asked questions — South Yorkshire
Which towns and areas in South Yorkshire do you cover?+
We're a matching service covering the whole of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley — 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 South Yorkshire?+
Based on PVGIS irradiance data for Yorkshire and the Humber, a 4 kWp south-facing system in South Yorkshire generates around 3,600 kWh per year — worth roughly £882 at the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh. Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley sit in the old South Yorkshire coalfield — a dense mix of Victorian terraces and post-war estates, with Sheffield notably hillier and more overshaded than the flatter towns to its east.
Who is the electricity network operator in South Yorkshire?+
Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) manages the local distribution network across South Yorkshire. Systems up to 3.68 kW need a G98 notification; larger arrays need G99 approval (up to 45 working days) — your MCS-certified installer files both as part of the installation, at no extra cost to you.
How long is the payback period for solar in South Yorkshire?+
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed. On South Yorkshire's 900 kWh-per-kWp yield and current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 9–11 years, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments on surplus exported energy reduce that further.