Solar Panel Installers in Leicester

Solar Base Energy is a free service that matches Leicester homeowners with MCS-certified installers. We do not fit panels ourselves, so the installer you meet surveys the roof, writes the quote and does the work.

A battery makes the most of what the panels produce, because it holds spare power for later. Therefore, we ask about your battery plans on the form from the start. Our guide to sizing a solar battery helps you prepare.

PVGIS, the EU Joint Research Centre's modelling tool, gives about 3,923 kWh a year for a 4 kWp array in Leicester. It assumes a south-facing roof at 35 degrees with 14% system losses. Most UK home systems are 4 kW or smaller.

Your roof will differ from the model. For instance, an east-facing slope or a shady garden tree can lower the total. A good installer shows you the numbers for your own roof.

Output matters for the battery too. A bigger array can fill a bigger battery on a bright day, while a smaller one suits a smaller unit. As a result, plan the panels and the battery as a pair.

Semi-detached homes lead in Leicester. The 2021 Census recorded 127,388 households, with 36.4% in semis and 29.2% in terraces. Flats made up 23.0% and detached homes 11.4%, so suburban pitched roofs are common.

Several large Victorian suburbs sit under conservation controls. The planning data for Leicester lists Stoneygate, New Walk, Knighton Village and Aylestone. Roof panels are usually still allowed in these areas, although a wall facing the street is restricted.

The Planning Portal says the rules changed on 27 August 2026. Therefore, ask your installer to confirm what applies to you. The city council's planning pages cover local decisions, and listed buildings need consent.

National Grid Electricity Distribution serves the East Midlands, which includes Leicester. However, the operator's postcode tool confirms who serves your street. Your installer then sends the notice or application.

G98 and G99 are the connection rules for small generators. Which one applies depends on system size, so ask your installer to explain it in plain words. Specifically, ask who sends the forms.

The government lists Leicester City Council as a direct winner of the Warm Homes: Local Grant. The grant targets low-income households in lower-rated homes, so it is not a route to free panels for most owners. Ask the council if you qualify.

Leicestershire County Council describes Solar Together Leicestershire as a group-buying scheme. It runs with the county and district councils. Because city eligibility is unclear, check your address before you rely on it.

Look for MCS certification, since it is needed to claim export payments. Panels follow the MIS 3002 standard, and batteries follow MIS 3012. In particular, ask to see the certificate before you sign.

Ask each installer for a written quote that lists the panels, inverter, battery and warranty. Then compare the quotes side by side. If one is much cheaper, find out what it leaves out.

DESNZ data for 2025/26 puts the median at about £1,780 per kW for systems up to 4 kW. That is only a guide, because roofs and batteries differ. Additionally, ask where the battery will go, as safety guidance keeps batteries away from bedrooms and escape routes.

Many buyers compare bundles, so read what a solar and battery package includes. If you plan to buy an electric car, our solar EV charging guide shows how a charger fits in. Both help you read quotes with confidence.

Our pages on solar and battery packages, home battery storage and solar panel installation give more detail. To the north, we match homes with solar panel installers serving Nottingham. To the west, see battery installers serving Derby.