Solar panel cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£7,000 – £12,600
A typical 4kW system starts around £7,000. Larger 6kW systems run about £9,100, and 8kW+ around £12,600, batteries are extra.
Takes1–2 days on siteDisruptionMinimal, a few hours of power-down
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| 4kW system | Typical 3-bed roof, ~10 panels | £7,000 |
| 6kW system | Larger roofs, higher usage | £9,100 |
| 8kW+ system | Big roofs or high demand | £12,600+ |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Roof survey, orientation, shading and structure checked
- Scaffolding up; mounting rails fixed to rafters
- Panels lifted, fixed and wired in strings
- Inverter installed (garage or loft, usually)
- Connected to the consumer unit; generation meter fitted
- DNO notified, system commissioned and certified
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £11,000
London (Outer)from £9,400
South Eastfrom £8,400
East of Englandfrom £7,700
South Westfrom £7,400
Scotland (Highlands)from £6,600
West Midlandsfrom £6,600
North Westfrom £6,500
East Midlandsfrom £6,400
Scotland (Central)from £6,400
Yorkshirefrom £6,300
Walesfrom £6,200
North Eastfrom £6,000
Northern Irelandfrom £5,700
Popular choices
Black-on-black panelsBattery storage addedExport tariff (SEG) income
Rules & regulations
- Usually permitted development, but flats, listed buildings and conservation areas have limits
- Your installer must notify the District Network Operator (G98/G99)
- MCS certification is needed to get paid for exported power
Snap tips
- South-facing is best but east–west pairs work well for all-day generation
- Get the battery decision right at install time, retrofitting costs more
Price it properly on Qome
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