Solar panels in London

How much does a solar panel cost in London?

It typically costs £766 to buy and install a 350-watt solar panel in London. That means a typical three-bedroom household will pay £7,659 for an array with 10 solar panels. To find out more about the kind of prices you’re looking at, check out our Solar Panel Costs guide. Are there any solar panel grants from local councils in London?

Which companies install solar panels in London?

Trusted Traders and provide a solar subscription option, though Sunsave is the only top-rated company that installs in London which fulfils the latter requirement.

Do solar panels work in London?

London receives more sunlight than most areas of the UK. Solar panels only require daylight to work, but they do produce more electricity under direct sunlight – which is why it’s great news for solar homes that the capital is relatively sunny. It varies across the city, though.

How many homes in London have solar panels?

56,739 homes in London have had solar panel installations certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), as of June 2025. Across the capital’s 32 boroughs and the City of London, that means 1.7% of all households have installed solar panels.