Solar panels in Accrington
£3,410 to £10,760 installed, 1,432 hours of sun a year, and 1,088 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Accrington
3kWp
£3,410–£4,610
Saves up to £383 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,450–£7,220
Saves up to £646 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,830–£10,760
Saves up to £908 a year. Pays back in about 10 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.
Accrington in numbers
Published statistics for the Hyndburn council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 1,088 solar PV installations in the Hyndburn council area, about 31.3 for every 1,000 households, with 10 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 66% of homes with an EPC in the Hyndburn council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 65, which is band D.
| Hyndburn council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 1,088 (31.3 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 66% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 65 (band D) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 82.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £35,324,700 to the consortium led by Blackpool | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Electricity North West (North West England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Accrington is served by Electricity North West, the electricity network operator for North West 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 Hyndburn council area, which covers Accrington, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Hyndburn compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Accrington a good place for solar panels?
Accrington receives an average of 1432 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with North West’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Accrington has a population of 36,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Accrington
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 Accrington
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Accrington or Lancashire
- 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
Solar Panels by Area in Accrington
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Accrington. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about solar panels in Accrington
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Solar panels in Accrington 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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