Solar installers in Brighton & Hove.

Sun figures from PVGIS; roof estimates include solar data from Google. How we measure.

Local context

Solar in Brighton & Hove: quick guide.

Brighton has some of the best sun in the country, so the fundamentals are excellent. The local nuance is heritage: the city has extensive conservation areas and a lot of Regency and Victorian stock near the front, so consent and visibility matter more here than in most coastal towns. Sunshine is rarely the issue; the historic streetscape sometimes is.

A few Brighton-area things worth knowing:

• Among the sunniest coasts in Britain. The BN area regularly tops UK sunshine tables — a real advantage for annual yield and payback.
• Regency and Victorian heritage. Central Brighton and Hove have large conservation areas and listed terraces; street-visible panels near the front can need consent.
• Suburbs and the wider coast. Beyond the centre — Worthing, Shoreham, Lewes, Eastbourne — is far less constrained, with plenty of simple suburban roofs.
• Coastal exposure. On seafront roofs, a good installer will spec corrosion-resistant fixings and check wind loading — a survey detail, not a blocker.
• Battery storage. With a lot of sun to capture, storing more of it rather than exporting cheaply often pays — run it through the savings calculator.

Grants & support

What help is available in Brighton?

Solar and battery installations across the UK are currently zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 — a straight saving on the installed price for every household, with no application needed. In England, ECO4 and the Warm Homes scheme can help eligible lower-income households with energy-efficiency measures through their energy supplier or local council.

Eligibility for grant schemes depends on your income, home and circumstances, and the schemes change. We keep the current picture on one page rather than guess what you'll qualify for.