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Professional from start to finish
Thoroughly professional throughout — from the initial consultation and quote, through to installation and commissioning. A pleasure to do business with.
David M. · Livingston 2026-04-22
Solar, batteries & EV charging in Edinburgh
Conservation areas and listed buildings need planning savvy — we run pre-app checks for every Edinburgh job.
Council: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH
DNO: SP Energy Networks
Response: 30 minutes from Livingston HQ via the A8 / M8
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Quick answer
A typical 4kWp solar install in Edinburgh generates around 3,600 kWh/year — saving roughly £1,008/year at current electricity prices. Fully installed: £6,500–£8,500.
Solar in Edinburgh — the Ecoaim view
Edinburgh is the toughest solar market in the Central Belt — and we love it. Tenement roofs, conservation-area planning, listed-building stock and dense terraced layouts mean off-the-shelf quotes routinely fall over. Ecoaim has installed across every EH postcode from the Old Town to Cramond, and we run pre-application planning checks on every Edinburgh quote so the cost we promise is the cost you pay.
Edinburgh property types we install on
- Victorian and Edwardian tenement flats (rear-roof installs predominant)
- New Town and Georgian terraces (often listed or in conservation zones)
- 1930s suburban semis in Corstorphine, Morningside, Liberton
- Modern detached / executive homes in Cramond, Barnton, Liberton south
- New-build estates in West Edinburgh and Gilmerton
Neighbourhoods + postcodes we cover
New Town
EH3
Conservation area + many listed — front-of-roof installs almost always refused. We design discreet rear-of-roof systems.
Old Town
EH1
World Heritage zone. Solar generally not permitted on visible elevations.
Leith
EH6
Mixed tenement + new-build. Strong solar uptake along Easter Road and beyond.
Morningside
EH10
Conservation area with permitted-development rights for rear-roof. Big install pipeline here.
Cramond
EH4
Detached executive homes — typically 6-10 kWp installs with battery + EV charger combo.
Corstorphine
EH12
Standard 1930s semi-detached stock — straightforward 4 kWp installs in 1 day.
Portobello
EH15
Coastal — we spec A2 stainless and marine-grade anchors.
Marchmont
EH9
Conservation zone tenements. Rear-of-roof installs only, sub-1.5m visible from street.
Stockbridge
EH3
Listed building rich — pre-app dialogue with City Conservation team is standard.
Liberton
EH16
Mixed stock — typically straightforward semis and detached.
Planning + council notes
City of Edinburgh Council planning. Conservation areas cover roughly 40% of central Edinburgh — pre-app advice for any visible-elevation work is standard. Listed Building Consent required for installs on Category A/B/C listed properties. Our planning lead handles all pre-app dialogue.
Conservation areas to watch: New Town, Old Town, Stockbridge, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Dean Village, Grange, Morningside.
Visible-elevation installs in any of these usually require pre-application dialogue with the planning department. We handle this on every conservation-area quote — there is no extra charge for it.
Solar yields by Edinburgh postcode
| Postcode | kWh/kWp/yr | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| EH1-EH3 | 870 | Central conservation zones — yields slightly lower due to shading + lower-pitch rear roofs. |
| EH4 | 905 | Cramond / Barnton — open aspect detached homes hit Central Belt average. |
| EH9-10 | 895 | South Edinburgh tenement and semi. Conservation factor lowers ideal install size. |
| EH12-14 | 905 | West Edinburgh suburbia — standard yields. |
| EH16-17 | 900 | South-east Edinburgh — strong yields. |
Real Edinburgh install
Ravelston (EH4) — detached 5-bed
8.7 kWp JA Solar + 13.5 kWh Tesla Powerwall 3 + Ohme 7 kW EV
Annual saving: £2,180/year on Octopus Flux
Pre-app cleared in 18 days. Install across 2 days including scaffolding. SP Energy Networks G99 issued in 7 weeks. Customer is netting roughly £180/month off her electricity bill compared with the year prior.
Edinburgh response time + travel from Livingston
30 minutes from Livingston HQ via the A8 / M8. Most install crews are on-site for 08:00 starts; warranty callouts are typically same-day or next-day.
Why Ecoaim wins Edinburgh installs
Edinburgh-specific planning knowledge is genuinely rare among Scottish installers. Most subcontract to crews that have never dealt with City of Edinburgh Conservation Officers. We hold the pre-app templates, the listed-building permitted-development knowledge and the rear-of-roof solar design experience to turn an Edinburgh quote into an Edinburgh install.
Local landmarks (for context)
Edinburgh Castle (conservation zone reference) · Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park (south-facing roofs nearby) · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh · Murrayfield Stadium · Edinburgh Airport (within 12 mins of Livingston HQ).
Edinburgh solar FAQs
Can I install solar panels in an Edinburgh conservation area? +
Often yes — rear-of-roof installs on non-front-facing aspects are usually permitted under PDR (Permitted Development Rights). Front-of-roof or visible-elevation installs typically need full planning. We run a pre-app check on every quote so you know before signing.
How long does an Edinburgh solar install take? +
A typical 4 kWp tenement install is 1-2 days including scaffolding. Larger 6-10 kWp detached installs are 2-3 days. Planning pre-app adds 14-21 days where required.
Which DNO covers Edinburgh? +
SP Energy Networks. G98 notifications (under 3.68 kW per phase) are typically same-day; G99 applications (3.68 kW+) take 6-12 weeks. We handle all DNO paperwork.
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What customers say
Rated 4.4★ on Trustpilot
★★★★★
Quick, neat install
All the communication was great and everyone has been great to deal with. The installation was done quickly and neatly with no problems at all.
Sarah W. · Edinburgh 2026-04-08
★★★★★
Real bill reduction
Six months in and my October bill came in at £18. Couldn't be happier with the service from Duncan and the team.
James R. · Falkirk 2026-03-29
★★★★★
Heat pump install
The heat pump install was smooth, HES grant was handled for us, and the house is warmer than ever.
Linda K. · Bathgate 2026-03-15
★★★★★
EV charger sorted in a day
Pelican charger installed in a morning, OZEV grant claimed on my behalf. First-rate.
Tom B. · Stirling 2026-02-28
★★★★★
Knowledgeable team
Knew their stuff on the Octopus Flux tariff and got us set up to export when prices peak. Highly recommend.
Margaret L. · Glasgow 2026-02-14
★★★★★
Quality install
Quality components, no shortcuts. Panel warranty paperwork sorted on the day.
Andrew F. · Dunfermline 2026-01-30
★★★★★
Pre-planning checked
They flagged the conservation area before survey and got pre-app clearance. Saved us a headache.
Hannah C. · Linlithgow 2026-01-12
Knowledge base
Local guides for Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Solar Panels: The Complete 2026 Guide
Costs, conservation rules, tenement consents, DNO timelines and real install case studies for Edinburgh solar in 2026.
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Solar for Care Homes in Edinburgh 2026
Care home solar in Edinburgh — EPS-backed battery for clinical resilience.
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Solar Panel Cost in Edinburgh 2026: Real Numbers
Real installed costs, paybacks and HES grant routes for solar panels in Edinburgh — straight from a Central Belt MCS installer.
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Videos
Ecoaim installs near Edinburgh
See real Ecoaim projects across the Central Belt.
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Farm Tech Solar Installation by Ecoaim
Walkthrough of an agricultural solar PV installation at a Scottish farm — ground-mount arrays designed around parlour loads and arable cycles.
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Polar Bear Club x Ecoaim — World Record Attempt
Ecoaim partnered with the Polar Bear Club for Allana Baird's world record full-body ice contact attempt. Community sponsorship through renewable energy.
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Solar & Battery Installation Livingston
Domestic solar PV + battery storage installed in Livingston — a typical 4-bed install with EcoFlow PowerOcean battery and Octopus Flux configuration.
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Inset Domestic Solar Panel System
In-roof integrated solar PV — panels sit flush with the roof tile pattern. Clean aesthetic, ideal for conservation areas and new builds.
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The Gailes Hotel — Part 1
Phase 1 of the Gailes Hotel & Spa solar installation — covering the golf and leisure facility with sustainable energy.
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The Gailes Hotel — Part 2: The Installation
Phase 2 — the actual install at Gailes Hotel & Spa. Walkthrough of the commercial solar PV rollout across the hotel's leisure complex.
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AB Renewables Solar Install by Ecoaim
A commercial solar PV partnership delivery for AB Renewables — featuring large-array commercial rooftop installation.
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Genesys Biotech Solar System Installation by Ecoaim
Solar PV system installed at Genesys Biotech — commercial pharma/lab facility with strict uptime requirements.
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