Aberdeen and the North East
Solar panels, battery storage and heat pump options for homes across Aberdeen and the North East. Tell us what you are considering and we will help arrange the right installer visit for your property.
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Solar Panels
Solar technology has moved on significantly — panels installed a decade ago were often rated 250–350 watts, while quality panels fitted today are commonly rated 400–500 watts. Real output still depends on the roof itself: orientation, shading and how electricity is used in the home all affect what a system actually delivers. That's confirmed at the property visit, not guessed at in advance.
Battery Storage
Battery technology has improved just as fast — modern systems store more electricity in less physical space than earlier generations. Whether it makes sense for a property, and what size is worth it, comes down to household electricity use and whether it's paired with solar. That's worked out at the visit.
Heat Pumps
Modern heat pumps run efficiently even in typical UK weather, a real shift from older-generation systems. What actually matters for any property is the existing heating setup, insulation and available space for the unit — an installer checks all of this before recommending anything.
What the installer will consider
Aberdeen and the North East includes granite homes, modern developments, coastal communities, rural properties and exposed locations. The installer will consider the building, available space and any access or planning constraints before making a recommendation.
- Property type and construction The installer will consider the type and condition of the property before making any recommendation.
- Roof, heating and electricity use The visit will look at the roof where solar is relevant, the current heating system where a heat pump is being considered, and how electricity is used in the home.
- Access and practical constraints The installer will also consider available space, access and any factors that could affect the installation.
Areas we cover
We arrange installer visits across Aberdeen and the North East, subject to current coverage and appointment availability. Enter your postcode so we can confirm the correct regional route.
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Arrange Your Installer VisitAberdeen and the North East: common questions
Are there examples of solar, heat pump and battery installs in Aberdeen?
Yes — Aberdeen City Council delivered the £5.2m DORIC project (Domestic Optimised Retrofit Innovation Concept), retrofitting over 50 homes with solar panels, heat pumps and behind-the-meter battery storage.
What about Aberdeen's granite tenements specifically?
Aberdeen has over 12,000 flats in granite tenements from the Victorian and Edwardian era. As with any tenement, retrofit work on a shared roof needs consent from the other owners. Granite construction itself isn't a barrier to solar — panels mount on the roof, not the granite walls — but older granite roofs can be heavier and more complex, so they're surveyed carefully rather than assumed straightforward.
Is solar popular in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Yes — Aberdeenshire is now among the areas with the highest solar installation rates in Scotland, with over 100 systems per 1,000 households, according to analysis of official Microgeneration Certification Scheme data. It's becoming a mainstream feature of the local housing stock rather than a rarity.