Solar panels in Dunfermline
£3,320 to £10,446 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 13,761 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Dunfermline
3kWp
£3,320–£4,440
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,297–£6,697
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,735–£10,446
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
Source: Home Energy Quotes Cost Index, costs modelled June 2026, savings at the October to December 2026 price cap. Prices are estimates and include installation and VAT. Actual costs may vary.
Dunfermline in numbers
Published statistics for the Fife council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 13,761 solar PV installations in the Fife council area, about 79.5 for every 1,000 households, with 64.4 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. An estimated 50% of homes in the Fife council area are rated EPC D to G.
| Fife council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 13,761 (79.5 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes rated EPC D to G (survey estimate) | 50% | Scottish House Condition Survey 2022 to 2024 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 83.9% | Scotland's Census 2022, NRS |
| Electricity network operator | SP Energy Networks (South and Central Scotland) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Dunfermline is served by SP Energy Networks, the electricity network operator for South and Central Scotland. 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 Fife council area, which covers Dunfermline, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Dunfermline a good place for solar panels?
Dunfermline receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with Scotland’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Dunfermline has a population of 54,990, and the area falls within the Scotland region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Dunfermline
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 Dunfermline
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Dunfermline or Fife
- 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 Dunfermline
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Dunfermline?
Solar panels in Dunfermline 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.