Solar panels in Salisbury
£3,830 to £11,490 installed, 1,650 hours of sun a year, and 22,287 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Salisbury
3kWp
£3,830–£4,990
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,500–£7,580
Saves up to £600 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
6kWp
£8,120–£11,490
Saves up to £892 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.
Salisbury in numbers
Published statistics for the Wiltshire council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 22,287 solar PV installations in the Wiltshire council area, about 103.6 for every 1,000 households, with 621.3 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 47% of homes with an EPC in the Wiltshire council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Wiltshire council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 22,287 (103.6 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 | 60.6% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £3,035,320 allocated to Wiltshire | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | SSEN Distribution (Southern England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Salisbury is served by SSEN Distribution, the electricity network operator for Southern 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 Wiltshire council area, which covers Salisbury, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Salisbury a good place for solar panels?
Salisbury receives an average of 1650 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).
Salisbury has a population of 45,000, and the area falls within the South West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Salisbury
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 Salisbury
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Salisbury or Wiltshire
- 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 Salisbury
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Salisbury?
Solar panels in Salisbury 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.