How much does solar cost in Lancashire?

A typical Lancashire home installation of 8-12 panels with a battery lands between roughly £7,000 and £12,000 depending on roof type, scaffolding and battery size. We give a fixed price after a free survey rather than an estimate over the phone.

Is Lancashire sunny enough for solar to be worth it?

Yes. Panels run on daylight rather than heat, and a well-designed Lancashire array typically generates around 850-950kWh per installed kW each year — enough for solar plus a battery to cover a large share of a household's electricity.

Do I need planning permission in Lancashire?

Most roof-mounted installations are permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas in places like the Ribble Valley, Clitheroe and Lytham need consent, and we handle that assessment during the survey.

How long does an installation take?

Most Lancashire homes are completed in one to two days on site once scaffolding is up. Commercial roofs are phased around your operating hours and can run one to three weeks.

Solar panel installers in Lancashire

Name: Smart Group
Address: 222 West Strand, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8UJ, GB
Telephone: 01772 285808
Price range: ££

Smart Group is a Lancashire-based solar and electrical contractor. Our office and stores are at 222 West Strand in Preston, and our directly employed engineers work across the whole county — from the Fylde coast and Blackpool through Preston, Chorley and the Ribble Valley up to Lancaster and Morecambe.

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Solar PV across Lancashire

Lancashire roofs vary enormously: Victorian terraces in Preston and Burnley, coastal properties at Lytham and Cleveleys with salt exposure and wind loading to design for, rural stone properties in the Ribble Valley, and large industrial roofs on the estates around Leyland, Chorley and Heysham. We survey each property rather than working off an average, then size the array and battery against how much electricity you actually use during daylight hours.

Commercial solar in Lancashire

For Lancashire businesses we model half-hourly consumption data before designing anything, handle the G99 application with Electricity North West, and phase installation around production or trading hours. Warehousing, manufacturing, dealerships and farm buildings across the county typically give the strongest returns because so much of the generation is used on site.

Where we work in Lancashire

Our services in Lancashire

Solar panel installation in Lancashire: common questions

How much does solar cost in Lancashire?: A typical Lancashire home installation of 8-12 panels with a battery lands between roughly £7,000 and £12,000 depending on roof type, scaffolding and battery size. We give a fixed price after a free survey rather than an estimate over the phone.
Is Lancashire sunny enough for solar to be worth it?: Yes. Panels run on daylight rather than heat, and a well-designed Lancashire array typically generates around 850-950kWh per installed kW each year — enough for solar plus a battery to cover a large share of a household's electricity.
Do I need planning permission in Lancashire?: Most roof-mounted installations are permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas in places like the Ribble Valley, Clitheroe and Lytham need consent, and we handle that assessment during the survey.
How long does an installation take?: Most Lancashire homes are completed in one to two days on site once scaffolding is up. Commercial roofs are phased around your operating hours and can run one to three weeks.

Still deciding? Book a free Lancashire survey or call 01772 285808.

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Highly recommended
“I can't recommend these guys enough. From the beginning everything was clearly explained and the solar and battery system was designed to meet our needs. The job was completed by competent electricians who cleared up after themselves and showed us how to use the system and the App. Our electricity savings over the last year have far exceeded our expectations and monthly bills have been down to £30 over this summer. We also get paid for export of any excess electricity generated by our energy supplier.”
Alison
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Fantastic system
“Fantastic system, saving me a fortune. The team that installed were very professional and tidy. Highly recommend them to anyone wanting to consider an install, or any other electrical work.”
P Lambert
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Had solar panels with battery installed
“Had solar panels with battery installed 2 years ago. It works brilliantly, and the after sales care (helping me to understand how it all works) is fantastic.”
Alasdair Grubb
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Absolutely thrilled with my solar
“Absolutely thrilled with my solar panels and battery storage installed in March — the difference has been incredible. My electricity bills have dropped each month, and I'm already earning money back by exporting to the grid. The installation team were outstanding: professional, smart, tidy, polite, and genuinely respectful of my home. Choosing solar has been one of the best decisions I've made.”
Donna Rothwell
United Kingdom · September 2026
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Tell us about your property or site and we'll come back with a design, an indicative cost and realistic generation figures — no obligation.

Call: 01772 285808
Email: hello@smart-grp.co.uk
Address: 222 West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UJ
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Monday – Friday8:00am – 4:00pm
SaturdayBy appointment
SundayClosed

What we install

Residential Solar & Battery
Commercial Solar
Solar Panel Maintenance
EV Charging
Electrical Contracting