Solar panels in Leeds
£3,230 to £10,220 installed, 1,426 hours of sun a year, and 14,922 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Leeds
3kWp
£3,230–£4,940
Saves up to £370 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,160–£7,170
Saves up to £613 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,820–£10,220
Saves up to £925 a year. Pays back in about 10 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.
Leeds in numbers
Published statistics for the Leeds council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 14,922 solar PV installations in the Leeds council area, about 43.7 for every 1,000 households, with 77 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 50% of homes with an EPC in the Leeds council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 68, which is band D.
| Leeds council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 14,922 (43.7 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 50% | 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 | 76.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £5,963,439 allocated to Leeds | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Leeds 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 Leeds council area, which covers Leeds, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Leeds a good place for solar panels?
Leeds receives an average of 1426 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with Yorkshire’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Leeds has a population of 793,000, and the area falls within the Yorkshire region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Leeds
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 Leeds
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Leeds or West 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 Leeds
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Leeds?
Solar panels in Leeds 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.