Solar panels in Sheffield
£3,450 to £10,540 installed, 1,480 hours of sun a year, and 11,055 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Sheffield
3kWp
£3,450–£4,640
Saves up to £396 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,100–£7,230
Saves up to £614 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,600–£10,540
Saves up to £932 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.
Sheffield in numbers
Published statistics for the Sheffield council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 11,055 solar PV installations in the Sheffield council area, about 47.7 for every 1,000 households, with 49.3 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 49% of homes with an EPC in the Sheffield council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 69, which is band C.
| Sheffield council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 11,055 (47.7 per 1,000 households) | DESNZ, end of 2025 |
| Homes with an EPC rated D to G | 49% | 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 | 79.2% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Warm Homes: Local Grant, 2025 to 2028 | £4,006,008 allocated to Sheffield | DESNZ, list updated July 2026 |
| Electricity network operator | Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Sheffield 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 Sheffield council area, which covers Sheffield, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Sheffield a good place for solar panels?
Sheffield receives an average of 1480 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).
Sheffield has a population of 584,000, and the area falls within the Yorkshire region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Sheffield
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 Sheffield
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Sheffield or South 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 Sheffield
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Sheffield?
Solar panels in Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
How do I find a good installer in Sheffield?
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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.