Solar panels in Chorley
£3,320 to £10,160 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 4,638 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Chorley
3kWp
£3,320–£4,650
Saves up to £398 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,140–£7,120
Saves up to £628 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,750–£10,160
Saves up to £963 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.
Chorley in numbers
Published statistics for the Chorley council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 4,638 solar PV installations in the Chorley council area, about 92.5 for every 1,000 households, with 16.9 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 45% of homes with an EPC in the Chorley council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Chorley council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 4,638 (92.5 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 45% | 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 | 81.3% | 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 |
Chorley 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 Chorley council area, which covers Chorley, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
How Chorley compares with the rest of Lancashire, council by council, and the grants open to homes there: home energy in Lancashire.
Is Chorley a good place for solar panels?
Chorley receives an average of 1448 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).
Chorley has a population of 115,000, and the area falls within the North West region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Chorley
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 Chorley
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Chorley 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 Chorley
Explore our detailed neighbourhood guides covering every area of Chorley. Each guide includes local costs, available grants and qualified installers near you.
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Solar panels in Chorley 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.