Solar panels in Kingston upon Hull
£3,285 to £10,337 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 4,487 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Kingston upon Hull
3kWp
£3,285–£4,394
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,242–£6,628
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,655–£10,337
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.
Kingston upon Hull in numbers
Published statistics for the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 4,487 solar PV installations in the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area, about 38.9 for every 1,000 households, with 36.6 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 48% of homes with an EPC in the Kingston upon Hull, City of council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Kingston upon Hull, City of council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 4,487 (38.9 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 48% | 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 | 80.1% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £3,402,806 allocated to Kingston upon Hull, City of | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Kingston upon Hull is served by Northern Powergrid, the electricity network operator for Yorkshire. 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of council area, which covers Kingston upon Hull, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Kingston upon Hull a good place for solar panels?
Kingston upon Hull receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with Yorkshire and The Humber’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Kingston upon Hull has a population of 270,810, and the area falls within the Yorkshire and The Humber region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Kingston upon Hull
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 Kingston upon Hull
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Kingston upon Hull or East Riding of Yorkshire
- 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 Kingston upon Hull
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Kingston upon Hull?
Solar panels in Kingston upon Hull 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.