Last updated: 28 October 2026
Solar panels and battery storage in the Scottish Borders
Quick answer
We arrange solar panel and battery storage surveys across the Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Jedburgh, Selkirk and Duns. The survey covers your roof, electrical setup and usage, and the quote carries no obligation.
Key facts
- The Borders has rural and market-town communities with stone-built cottages and farmsteads.
- Battery storage adds resilience during winter storms when grid supply can be more variable.
- Rural properties can benefit from larger roof areas on farm buildings and outbuildings.
- The Borders typically receives around 950–1,050 peak sun hours per year (last updated October 2026).
- 0% VAT on solar panels and home battery storage runs until 31 March 2027.
- Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
What kind of roofs work for solar in the Borders?
The Borders has a mix of stone-built cottages, Victorian villas in market towns like Kelso and Melrose, and farmsteads with large barn roofs that are ideal for solar arrays. The rural nature of the region means many properties have unobstructed roof orientations with minimal shading from neighbouring buildings. The survey checks your specific roof — orientation, pitch, structural condition and any shading from trees or hills.
Why is battery storage particularly useful in the Borders?
The Borders is a largely rural region, and rural areas can experience more variable grid supply, particularly during winter storms. A battery adds resilience — keeping essential systems like lighting, heating controls, refrigeration and internet running during outages. It also lets you store surplus solar generation for the evening and charge from the grid on cheaper overnight tariffs. The survey assesses your critical loads and recommends the right capacity.
Can farms and rural businesses in the Borders benefit?
Yes. Many Borders farms have large barn roofs, outbuildings and sheds that are ideal for solar arrays, and battery storage can power irrigation, grain drying, milking equipment and workshops. We arrange surveys for commercial and agricultural properties as well as residential ones. See our commercial solar page for more information.
How does the Borders' climate affect solar generation?
The Borders sits in the southern uplands of Scotland, with a mix of hills and valleys. It typically receives slightly fewer peak sun hours than the east coast, but solar panels still generate productively from May to August. The rural landscape means many properties benefit from unobstructed positions. A battery paired with a smart tariff is the recommended combination for year-round value.
Arrange your Borders survey
Tell us about your property and we'll arrange a no-obligation survey.
Nearby areas we also cover
Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Jedburgh, Selkirk, Duns and across the Scottish Borders.
See Edinburgh area page →Frequently asked questions
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Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team. Last updated: 28 October 2026.
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