Solar panels in Blackpool
£3,400 to £10,750 installed, 1,456 hours of sun a year, and 1,798 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Blackpool
3kWp
£3,400–£4,530
Saves up to £383 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,310–£6,980
Saves up to £605 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,220–£10,750
Saves up to £959 a year. Pays back in about 9 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.
Blackpool in numbers
Published statistics for the Blackpool council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 1,798 solar PV installations in the Blackpool council area, about 27.8 for every 1,000 households, with 8.4 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 64% of homes with an EPC in the Blackpool council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 65, which is band D.
| Blackpool council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 1,798 (27.8 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 64% | 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 | 78.2% | 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 |
Blackpool 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 Blackpool council area, which covers Blackpool, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Blackpool compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Blackpool a good place for solar panels?
Blackpool receives an average of 1456 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).
Blackpool has a population of 149,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Blackpool
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 Blackpool
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Blackpool 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 Blackpool
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Blackpool. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
Questions about solar panels in Blackpool
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Solar panels in Blackpool 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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