Solar panels in Wrexham
£3,251 to £10,228 installed, 1,448 hours of sun a year, and 6,413 installations already in the council area.
What a system costs in Wrexham
3kWp
£3,251–£4,348
Saves up to £373 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
4kWp (most common)
£5,186–£6,558
Saves up to £580 a year. Pays back in about 10 years.
6kWp
£7,574–£10,228
Saves up to £853 a year. Pays back in about 10 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.
Wrexham in numbers
Published statistics for the Wrexham council area, not our estimates.
At the end of 2025 there were 6,413 solar PV installations in the Wrexham council area, about 110.7 for every 1,000 households, with 50.7 MW of capacity between them. The count covers every size of installation, on homes and businesses. 52% of homes with an EPC in the Wrexham council area are rated D to G, and the median energy score is 68, which is band D.
| Wrexham council area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV installations (all sizes) | 6,413 (110.7 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 | 74.5% | Census 2021, ONS |
| Electricity network operator | SP Energy Networks (North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire) | NESO licence area boundaries |
Wrexham is served by SP Energy Networks, the electricity network operator for North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire. 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 Wrexham council area, which covers Wrexham, not Home Energy Quotes estimates. Sources checked 6 October 2026.
Is Wrexham a good place for solar panels?
Wrexham receives an average of 1448 hours of sunshine per year — close to the UK average of 1,493 hours. Combined with Wales’s energy prices tracking the UK average, solar panels installations here may offer good value (individual results will vary).
Wrexham has a population of 44,785, and the area falls within the Wales region. We recommend getting at least 3 quotes to compare prices.
Find Installers in Wrexham
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 Wrexham
- Qualifications — check the installer holds relevant qualifications and certifications for solar panels before signing any contract
- Local references — ask for completed jobs in Wrexham or Wrexham
- 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 Wrexham
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Is there a grant for solar panels in Wrexham?
Solar panels in Wrexham 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 Wrexham?
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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.