Solar installers · Brighton & Hove

Solar installers in Brighton & Hove.

Find listed solar installers covering Brighton, Hove and the Sussex coast — across 30 BN postcode districts. Among the sunniest spots in the UK, with a Regency city centre that rewards local know-how.

Listed installers

Covering Brighton & the Sussex coast.

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A Greener Alternative Limited

Shoreham-By-Sea · South-East

Solar PV

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Adfield Electrical

15 The Saltings Arun LITTLEHAMPTON · South-East

Solar PV

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By the numbers

Brighton solar, measured.

Typical yearly generation, per kW of panels

≈1,163 kWh per kWp a year — roughly 20% above the UK average

For every kilowatt of panels, a well-placed Brighton roof generates about this much a year. Your own total depends on roof direction, pitch and shading — the roof check estimates it for your address.

How the sun falls across the year

Best month · June ~145 kWh

Quietest · December ~40 kWh

Apr–Sep share ~69%

Sunlight peaks in summer and dips in winter — a system is sized for the whole year, not just the peak. Estimated from PVGIS climate data for your postcode area; a roof survey confirms your exact figure.

Solar resource data: © European Union, 2025, PVGIS, EU Science Hub.

2 MCS-certified installers cover Brighton in our directory.

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.

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Common questions

FAQs about solar in Brighton.

Is Brighton a good place for solar panels?

Yes — the sun here is among the best in the UK. Brighton and the Sussex coast sit in the sunniest band in the country, so a well-oriented roof pays back quickly. The main local nuance is heritage: central Brighton and Hove have a lot of Regency and Victorian stock and extensive conservation areas, so what's simple in the suburbs can need consent near the seafront. The roof check tells you your direction; a local installer tells you where you stand on consent.

Can I put solar panels on a Regency or period house in Brighton?

Sometimes, but it's judged case by case. Brighton and Hove have large conservation areas and a great deal of listed Regency and Victorian stock, where visibility from the street matters. Rear-roof and low-visibility installations stand the best chance, and a formal application is often needed. Never assume — this is a case for an on-roof survey and local advice.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Brighton?

For most homes, no — panels are usually permitted development. It gets stricter in the central conservation areas and on listed buildings, where street-visible panels can need planning permission. The suburbs and the wider Sussex coast are generally far less constrained. A local installer who works Brighton will know the council’s approach for your street.

Which areas does this cover?

This page covers the whole BN postcode area — Brighton & Hove plus the Sussex coast, including Worthing, Shoreham, Lewes, Newhaven, Eastbourne and Hailsham. Listed installers usually cover a broad stretch of the coast; check whether your nearest one covers your specific postcode district.

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