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Solar Panels in Scottish Weather
Solar panels make electricity from daylight, including under cloud. The array is sized to the roof after a survey. VAT and SEG rules are linked.
Solar Panels for Edinburgh Homes
Roof-mounted solar for an Edinburgh home, sized to the roof after a survey. 0% VAT on solar installs until 31 March 2027.
Heat Pumps in Scottish Winters
An air source heat pump uses the outside air for heating and hot water. Home Energy Scotland lists a grant of up to £7,500.
Home EV Charging in Edinburgh
A home EV charger is cabled to the consumer unit after a survey of the supply and where the car parks at the home in Edinburgh.
Smart Export Guarantee for Solar
The Smart Export Guarantee pays for exported solar electricity in Great Britain. The supplier sets a tariff that stays above zero.
Heat Pump Funding in Scotland
Home Energy Scotland can pay a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with an optional interest-free loan of £7,500. Correct as of 3 October 2026.
Home Batteries with Solar PV
A home battery stores solar electricity so the home can use it later. 0% VAT on a fitted home battery until 31 March 2027.
Solar on Listed Edinburgh Homes
Listed Edinburgh homes and conservation areas follow Circular 1/2024 plus the council's listed building guidance for solar panels.
Heat Pump Checklist for Scottish Homes
Checklist for an air source heat pump: heat loss, radiators, the outdoor unit and a hot water cylinder. Grant amounts are on the Home Energy Scotland page.
When a Home Battery Makes Sense
A home battery stores electricity for later. This covers when it is worth pricing, the VAT rule, and no battery grant on the Home Energy Scotland list.
Solar Planning and Funding in the Lothians
Roof-mounted solar follows Circular 1/2024. Home Energy Scotland is where to check funding. The quote follows a survey of the roof.
Solar Panels and the EPC in Scotland
A Scottish EPC rates a home from A to G using standard occupancy. Solar is assessed with the certificate. This note does not promise a band change.
Solar on Edinburgh Tenements and Flats
A tenement roof is usually shared. The title deeds come first, then the Tenements (Scotland) Act. Solar on a flat follows Circular 1/2024.
What Happens on a Solar Survey
The survey records the roof, shading, the loft, and the consumer unit. The quote names the array for that house. Book it through the contact form.
G98 vs G99: how solar and batteries get connected in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Why some solar and battery systems just notify SP Energy Networks and others need approval first. G98 and G99 explained for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Is commercial solar worth it in Scotland? Seven things that decide it
Daytime use, roof condition, structure, grid capacity and how the power is used. Seven checks for whether solar pays on a Scottish business.
Solar panel grants in Scotland in 2026: what's actually available
Home Energy Scotland no longer funds standard solar PV or batteries. Still in place for 2026: 0% VAT, export payments and heat pump grants.
0% VAT on solar panels, batteries and heat pumps: what it covers and when it ends
Solar panels, batteries and heat pumps fitted in homes are zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. What that covers, what it leaves out, and the end date.
Heat pumps in Edinburgh's older homes and tenements: what to check
An air source heat pump on an older Edinburgh house or flat. Check heat loss, radiators, space, planning and Home Energy Scotland funding first.
Do solar panels work in Scotland's weather?
Solar panels run on daylight, not heat. How Scottish weather affects solar, what changes between summer and winter, and what to check before you buy.
How to size a home battery: a plain-English guide
How to think about home battery size: your usage, your solar and your tariff. The battery you fill on a normal day matters more than the largest pack.
Commercial rooftop solar in the Lothians: from survey to switch-on
How a commercial rooftop solar project runs in Edinburgh and the Lothians, from the data review and roof survey through design, G99 and installation.
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