Aberdeen is Scotland's third-largest city and a growing solar market. The city's granite architecture and suburban estates offer diverse solar installation opportunities. We install through MCS-certified partners across all AB postcodes.
Aberdeen's city centre features granite tenement buildings with shared roofs, while suburbs like Cults, Bieldside, Bridge of Don, and Bucksburn have a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. New-build developments around the city offer straightforward solar installations. Granite buildings have solid wall structures that can support both solar panels and heat pump integration.
Many Aberdeen properties have pitched slate roofs suitable for standard solar mounting. South-facing roofs produce the highest yield, but east-west orientations are effective given Aberdeen's northerly latitude. The longer summer daylight hours at 57°N compensate for lower winter generation.
Aberdeen receives approximately 860 kWh/kWp per year (PVGIS-5 ERA5). Aberdeen's coastal position provides more sunshine than inland areas at similar latitude. The longer summer days at this latitude mean a well-oriented system can generate significantly during May, June, and July.
We also cover surrounding areas including Ellon, Inverurie, Banchory, Stonehaven, Peterhead, and the wider Aberdeenshire region. All AB postcodes are served through MCS-certified partners. SSEN North is the DNO for this area.
Solar panel costs in Aberdeen are typically £400 to £800 higher than the Central Belt due to travel distances and lower local installer competition. A 4kW system typically costs £6,600 to £8,300 installed with 0% VAT. Battery storage adds £5,500 to £8,500. SSEN North is the DNO for all AB postcodes, and G99 applications may take longer than SPEN areas due to rural grid constraints. Aberdeen’s longer summer daylight hours at 57°N compensate for shorter winter days, making solar viable. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status, is available across all Aberdeen postcodes. We install through MCS-certified partners and handle all G99 applications. A 4kW system in Aberdeen can produce around 3,440 kWh per year, with the long summer daylight hours compensating for shorter winter days. Call 0141 230 0198 to discuss your Aberdeen property.
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Yes. Aberdeen receives approximately 860 kWh/kWp per year. The longer summer daylight hours at 57°N compensate for shorter winter days, making solar viable.
SSEN North (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) is the DNO for Aberdeen. We handle all G99 applications as part of the installation.
All AB postcodes including the city centre, suburbs, and surrounding Aberdeenshire towns like Ellon, Inverurie, Banchory, and Stonehaven.
A typical 4kW system costs £6,600 to £8,300 installed with 0% VAT, typically £400–£800 higher than the Central Belt due to travel distances. Battery storage adds £5,500 to £8,500.
Last updated: 5 November 2026
Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team