How much does it cost to install solar panels UK?

Short answer: the average UK cost of a new solar install is somewhere between £3,500 and £7,300. How many solar panels do you need? Can you install solar panels in a conservation area?

What costs should you consider before installing solar panels?

There are two other potential costs you should look into before installing solar panels, these are maintenance costs and repair costs.

How much does a solar panel cost per kilowatt?

Exactly how much a solar panel costs per kilowatt depends on the type of solar panel you're talking about. Monocrystalline solar panels are the most expensive, and their cost per kW is somewhere around £1,000 – £1,500 whereas polycrystalline solar panels cost about £900 per kW.

How much does a solar PV installation cost per kilowatt?

The mean average cost per kilowatt of a small solar PV installation (0-4kW) is above £2,000 for the first time since these records began in 2013/14. Prices for larger solar installations (4-10kW) increased even more dramatically - by 31% since 2021/22.

How much does a 4KW Solar System cost?

As an estimate using the most common size, you’re looking at around £8,000 for a 4kW photovoltaic (PV) system. Here are the costs associated with a few different system sizes and types: As you can see, the bigger the size of your solar panel system, the higher your solar panel installation cost will be.

How much does a 3.5 kWp solar panel system cost?

A 3.5 kWp solar panel system would typically require around 10 solar panels (at 350 W each) and cost between £5,000 and £10,000. *kWp stands for ‘kilowatt peak’. This is the amount of power that a solar panel or array will produce per hour in prime conditions.