Last updated: 28 October 2026
Solar panels and battery storage in Inverness and the Highlands
Quick answer
We arrange solar panel and battery storage surveys across Inverness, the Highlands and Islands, including Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Fort William, Oban and Skye. The survey covers your roof, electrical setup and usage, and the quote carries no obligation.
Key facts
- The Highlands have the longest summer days in the UK — over 18 hours of daylight in midsummer.
- Winter generation is low, making battery storage and a smart tariff essential.
- Remote and island properties benefit from battery resilience during grid outages.
- Survey scheduling for island and remote properties may take longer to arrange.
- 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
Why do the Highlands have such good solar potential?
The Highlands have the longest summer days in the UK — in June and July, Inverness can have over 18 hours of daylight. That means solar panels generate for longer each day during summer than anywhere else in the country. The challenge is the short winter days, which is why a battery paired with a smart tariff is the recommended combination — you charge the battery on cheap overnight electricity and supplement what the panels generate during the day.
What about remote and island properties?
For properties in Skye, Oban, Fort William and more remote Highland communities, battery storage adds an extra layer of resilience. Grid supply can be more variable in rural areas, and a battery can keep essential systems running during outages — lighting, refrigeration, heating controls, internet. The survey assesses your critical loads and recommends a capacity that matches your situation. Island and remote properties may take a little longer to schedule.
What kind of roofs work for solar in Inverness?
Inverness has a mix of modern developments around the city, traditional stone-built cottages and croft houses in the surrounding glens. New-build properties in Culloden and Drumnadrochit often have straightforward roof profiles. Older properties may have structural considerations that the survey checks. The survey always assesses your specific roof — orientation, pitch, condition and shading.
Can solar work for off-grid Highland properties?
For properties that are already off-grid or considering disconnection, a solar and battery system combined with a backup generator can provide a robust year-round energy supply. The long summer days are particularly productive, and a correctly sized battery bank can carry surplus well into the darker months. The survey takes account of your location, existing supply and annual usage.
Arrange your Highlands survey
Tell us about your property and we'll arrange a no-obligation survey.
Nearby areas we also cover
Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Fort William, Oban, Skye and across the Highlands and Islands.
See Aberdeen area page →Frequently asked questions
Is the Highlands too far north for solar?
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Can you survey properties on Skye and the islands?
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Can solar work for off-grid Highland properties?
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Is there 0% VAT on solar in the Highlands?
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Reviewed by the Scottish Energy Efficiency team. Last updated: 28 October 2026.
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