Generate Your Own Clean Energy — and Get Paid for It

Solar PV panels installed on a Scottish residential rooftop
Solar PV Panels

Generate Your Own Clean Energy — and Get Paid for It

Solar PV panels turn Scottish daylight into free electricity for your home. With battery storage, you can use that power day and night — and export any surplus back to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee.

Why Solar PV

Scotland Gets More Solar Than You Think

Scotland receives enough solar irradiance to make solar PV a sound investment — even on overcast days, panels generate electricity from diffuse light. A typical 4kWp system on a Scottish home can generate 3,000–3,500 kWh per year, covering a significant portion of average household consumption.

Greenskye Energy are MCS-accredited solar PV installers, meaning our installations meet the quality standard required to access the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) and government funding schemes. We handle everything from initial survey and system design through to grid connection and DNO notification.

3,500 kWh

Typical annual generation from a 4kWp Scottish system

Up to 70%

Potential reduction in electricity bills

25 years

Panel performance warranty

Key Benefits

What Solar PV Delivers for Your Home

Slash Your Energy Bills

Every unit of solar electricity you use directly offsets grid electricity at current rates. A well-sized system can cut household electricity bills by 40–70% depending on usage patterns.

Smart Export Guarantee Income

Export surplus electricity back to the grid and earn a payment per kWh through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Rates vary by supplier — we help you find the best tariff.

Battery Storage Integration

Pair your solar panels with a battery storage system to store daytime generation for evening use — maximising self-consumption and reducing grid dependency further.

MCS-Accredited Installation

Our MCS accreditation guarantees installation quality and is required to access SEG payments and government funding. Every installation comes with a full MCS certificate.

Increase Your EPC Rating

Solar PV can significantly improve your home's Energy Performance Certificate rating — boosting property value and making your home more attractive to buyers and mortgage lenders.

Low Maintenance, Long Life

Quality solar panels carry 25-year performance warranties and require minimal maintenance. Our aftercare service ensures your system performs optimally for decades.

Our Process

From Survey to Switched On

01

Free Home Survey

We assess your roof orientation, pitch, shading, and structural suitability, and model your expected generation and savings based on your actual energy usage.

02

System Design & Quote

We design the optimal system size and layout for your roof, specify panels, inverter, and optional battery storage, and provide a detailed quote with projected returns.

03

Professional Installation

Our MCS-accredited engineers install your system to the highest standards, typically completing a residential installation in one to two days with minimal disruption.

04

Grid Connection & Handover

We handle all DNO notification and grid connection paperwork, commission your system, register your MCS certificate, and guide you through SEG tariff applications.

Funding & Incentives

Make Solar Even More Affordable

Several funding routes can reduce the upfront cost of solar PV installation for Scottish homeowners.

Up to £30,000

Home Energy Scotland Loan

Interest-free loans from Home Energy Scotland for solar PV and battery storage. No repayments for the first year, then spread over up to 12 years.

Ongoing income

Smart Export Guarantee

Earn a payment for every unit of surplus electricity exported to the grid. Rates currently range from 4p to 15p per kWh depending on your chosen supplier tariff.

Fully funded

ECO4 / Warm Homes Plan

Solar PV may be funded as part of a whole-house retrofit package for eligible low-income households under ECO4 or the Scottish Warm Homes Plan.

FAQs

Solar PV Questions Answered

Find Out How Much You Could Save with Solar

Book a free survey and we'll model your expected generation, savings, and SEG income based on your actual home and energy usage.