Solar panels in Manchester — free quotes from MCS-certified installers.
Cut your bills, protect against price-cap rises, and earn from the Smart Export Guarantee. Vetted local installers covering all M postcodes plus Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Bolton.
Why solar still makes sense in Manchester.
Yes — even in Manchester. Solar panels run on daylight, not heat. With energy prices well above 2020 levels and SEG payments rising, the Manchester payback maths now stacks up.
- Average sun hours / yr
- ~1,300
- Typical 4 kWp output / yr
- ~3,300 kWh
- Postcode coverage
- M1–M99 + surrounds
- Typical install time
- 1–2 days
Built for the Greater Manchester housing stock
From red-brick Victorian terraces in Chorlton and Didsbury to 1930s semis in Sale and new-builds in Salford Quays — our installers handle the lot. Stone-clad and slate-roofed homes get an extra survey for fixings.
Most M postcodes qualify for permitted-development install. Conservation areas (Castlefield, Chorlton Green, parts of Didsbury) are checked individually before quoting.
From Manchester quote to powering up — 4 steps.
Quick quote
60 seconds. We match you with installers covering your M postcode.
Free survey
An MCS installer surveys your roof. Fixed-price quote, no obligation.
Professional install
Most Manchester installs complete in 1–2 days. All certificates handed over.
Save & earn
Bills drop immediately. SEG export payments start once you switch to a solar tariff.
Manchester solar panel questions.
How much do solar panels cost in Manchester?
A 4 kWp Manchester system typically costs £6,300–£9,200 fully installed, including 0% VAT (until 31 March 2027). Larger systems with battery: £10,000–£14,000.
Do solar panels actually work in Manchester?
Yes. Manchester gets ~1,300 sun hours per year. A 4 kWp system generates ~3,200–3,400 kWh annually — typically covering 65–80% of a Manchester family's electricity needs. The system runs on daylight, not heat.
Do I need planning permission?
For most M postcodes, no — solar PV is permitted development. Castlefield, Chorlton Green and parts of Didsbury are conservation areas and need a check, which the installer handles before quoting.