Solar panels in Hastings
£3,873 to £12,188 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 1,672 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Hastings
3kWp
£3,873–£5,181
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
4kWp (most common)
£6,180–£7,814
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 12 years.
6kWp
£9,025–£12,188
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 12 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.
Hastings in numbers
Published statistics for the Hastings council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 1,672 solar PV installations in the Hastings council area, about 41.3 for every 1,000 households, with 8.3 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 52% of homes with an EPC in the Hastings council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 68, which is band D.
| Hastings council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 1,672 (41.3 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 52% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 68 (band D) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 77% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £4,781,852 to the consortium led by Lewes | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | UK Power Networks (South East England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Hastings is served by UK Power Networks, the electricity network operator for South East 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 Hastings council area, which covers Hastings, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Hastings a good place for solar panels?
Hastings receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with South East’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Hastings has a population of 91,490, and the area falls within the South East region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Hastings
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 Hastings
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Hastings or East Sussex
- 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 Hastings
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Hastings?
Solar panels in Hastings 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.