Solar panels in Gloucester
£3,670 to £11,110 installed, 1,580 hours of sun a year, and 3,575 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Gloucester
3kWp
£3,670–£5,390
Saves up to £379 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,600–£8,090
Saves up to £648 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
6kWp
£8,810–£11,110
Saves up to £944 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled March 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Gloucester in numbers
Published statistics for the Gloucester council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 3,575 solar PV installations in the Gloucester council area, about 64.5 for every 1,000 households, with 15.9 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 47% of homes with an EPC in the Gloucester council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Gloucester council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 3,575 (64.5 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 47% | 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 | 78.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £5,481,399 to the consortium led by Stroud | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Gloucester 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 Gloucester council area, which covers Gloucester, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Gloucester a good place for solar panels?
Gloucester receives an average of 1580 hours of sunshine per year — slightly above the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with South West’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Gloucester has a population of 136,000, and the area falls within the South West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Gloucester
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 Gloucester
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Gloucester or Gloucestershire
- 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 Gloucester
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Gloucester?
Solar panels in Gloucester 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.