Solar panels in Solihull
£3,389 to £10,663 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 3,590 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Solihull
3kWp
£3,389–£4,533
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,407–£6,837
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
6kWp
£7,897–£10,663
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 11 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.
Solihull in numbers
Published statistics for the Solihull council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 3,590 solar PV installations in the Solihull council area, about 40.1 for every 1,000 households, with 19 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 49% of homes with an EPC in the Solihull council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Solihull council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 3,590 (40.1 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 49% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 69 (band C) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 81.4% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | Paid through West Midlands Combined Authority | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Solihull is served by National Grid Electricity Distribution, the electricity network operator for West Midlands. 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 Solihull council area, which covers Solihull, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Solihull a good place for solar panels?
Solihull receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with West Midlands’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Solihull has a population of 107,735, and the area falls within the West Midlands region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Solihull
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 Solihull
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Solihull or West Midlands
- 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 Solihull
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Solihull?
Solar panels in Solihull 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.