Solar panels in Newcastle upon Tyne
£3,216 to £10,119 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 5,523 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Newcastle upon Tyne
3kWp
£3,216–£4,301
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,131–£6,488
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,493–£10,119
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Newcastle upon Tyne in numbers
Published statistics for the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 5,523 solar PV installations in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, about 45 for every 1,000 households, with 21.5 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 43% of homes with an EPC in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 70, which is band C.
| Newcastle upon Tyne council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 5,523 (45 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 43% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 70 (band C) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 74.8% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | Allocated to Newcastle upon Tyne | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (North East England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Newcastle upon Tyne is served by Northern Powergrid, the electricity network operator for North East England. Solar panels have to be registered with the network operator. Your installer normally does this: smaller systems are notified after installation, and larger ones need approval before work starts.
These are published official statistics for the Newcastle upon Tyne council area, which covers Newcastle upon Tyne, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne a good place for solar panels?
Newcastle upon Tyne receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with North East’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Newcastle upon Tyne has a population of 286,445, and the area falls within the North East region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Newcastle upon Tyne
We recommend getting at least 3 quotes from qualified installers before making a decision. Check reviews, ask for local references, and make sure warranties are clearly stated in writing.
What to check before hiring an installer in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne or Tyne and Wear
- Reviews — check online reviews before committing
- Warranty — product and workmanship warranties should be clearly stated in writing
- 3 quotes minimum — we recommend comparing at least three quotes to ensure you get a fair price
Questions about solar panels in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Solar panels in Newcastle upon Tyne qualify for 0% VAT until March 2027. In Great Britain, the Smart Export Guarantee pays for surplus electricity you export to the grid, at a rate each supplier sets.
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Last reviewed: . Costs are modelled estimates from the Home Energy Quotes Cost Index — see how we calculate them. Grant rates are checked against GOV.UK.