Solar installers in Bristol and the South-West.

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

Local context

Solar in Bristol: quick guide.

Bristol is a strong fit for domestic solar. The South-West gets reasonably high UK irradiation, the housing stock is varied — Victorian terraces, post-war semis, modern detached, and a fair share of conversions and infills — and many homes have a usable south-facing roof on either the front or rear.

A few Bristol-specific things to think about:

• Conservation areas and listed buildings. Clifton, Redland, Cotham, parts of central Bristol, Westbury Park and others have conservation-area protections that can affect what's allowed on a front-facing roof. Listed buildings need listed-building consent regardless of position. A local installer will know which streets need the extra paperwork.
• Period-property roofs. Victorian and Edwardian terraces around BS3, BS5, BS6 and BS7 often have steep pitches and slate or tile finishes. Both are fine for solar, but the structural check before installation matters more on older roofs.
• Modern flat-roof extensions. A lot of Bristol homes have rear flat-roof extensions that are excellent solar candidates even when the main roof is north-facing or shaded.
• Battery storage. With higher daytime electricity costs and growing time-of-use tariffs, battery economics in Bristol are usually worth running through the savings calculator.

If you're outside Bristol but inside the BS, BA, GL, or EX postcode areas, this directory still covers you — most listed installers cover the wider South-West.

Grants & support

What help is available in Bristol?

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.