Solar panels in Peterborough
£3,720 to £12,630 installed, 1,542 hours of sun a year, and 12,198 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Peterborough
3kWp
£3,720–£5,490
Saves up to £412 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
4kWp (most common)
£6,310–£8,430
Saves up to £680 a year. Pays back in about 11 years.
6kWp
£9,000–£12,630
Saves up to £985 a year. Pays back in about 11 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.
Peterborough in numbers
Published statistics for the Peterborough council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 12,198 solar PV installations in the Peterborough council area, about 144.3 for every 1,000 households, with 54.8 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 38% of homes with an EPC in the Peterborough council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 71, which is band C.
| Peterborough council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 12,198 (144.3 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 38% | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Median EPC energy score | 71 (band C) | ONS, EPCs lodged to March 2025 |
| Households on mains gas heating only | 76.7% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £8,805,153 to the consortium led by Cambridge | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | UK Power Networks (East England) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Peterborough is served by UK Power Networks, the electricity network operator for 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 Peterborough council area, which covers Peterborough, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Peterborough a good place for solar panels?
Peterborough receives an average of 1542 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with East England’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Peterborough has a population of 202,000, and the area falls within the East England region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Peterborough
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 Peterborough
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Peterborough or Cambridgeshire
- 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 Peterborough
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Peterborough?
Solar panels in Peterborough 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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Do I need planning permission in Peterborough?
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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.