Solar Panels & Battery Storage in Perth

Perth homes, from villas to steadings

Perth's Victorian sandstone villas around the North and South Inch and in Kinnoull often have large roofs, but some are listed or in conservation areas, where Perth and Kinross Council should be checked. Bungalows in Scone, Letham and Craigie are usually simple to fit, and newer estates at Bertha Park have clear, modern roofs.

Across Perthshire, farmhouses, converted steadings and cottages often have plenty of roof space, and outbuildings or ground-mounted arrays can be an option where the house roof is unsuitable. Many rural homes heat with oil or LPG, so electricity you generate yourself can become more valuable if you later switch to a heat pump.

Perthshire's climate and solar

Perth sits in the sheltered Tay valley, which tends to be drier than the west of Scotland. Inland Perthshire can have cold, frosty winters, which do not harm panels and can even help efficiency on clear days.

Highland Perthshire is wetter and hillier, and steep valley sides can shade homes in winter when the sun is low. Generation peaks from late spring through summer, and a battery helps carry that power into the evening.

The electricity network in Perth and Perthshire

Perth and Perthshire are in the SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) area. Smaller systems are notified under G98 after installation. Larger rural systems, including ground-mounted arrays, usually need G99 approval before installation, and rural network capacity can lead to an export limit. Your installer submits the application.