Solar installers in North-East England.

By the numbers

North-East England sun, measured.

≈937–951 kWh per kWp a year, around the UK average

For every kilowatt of panels, a well-placed roof across North-East England generates roughly this much a year, with where you land in the range depending on your town, roof direction, pitch and shading. The roof check estimates it for your exact address.

Sun figures from PVGIS. How we measure.

Local context

Roofs across North-East England.

What North-East roofs tend to be like:

• Tyneside flats and terraces. Shared roofs are common in the classic Tyneside flat, so a survey works out which slope is yours before anything is booked.
• Historic Durham. Durham has a protected historic core where visible panels can need consent, with rear roofs often more straightforward.
• Coastal exposure. From Sunderland down to the Teesside coast, wind and salt shape the right fixings, which the survey confirms.

Grants & support

What help is available in North-East England?

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.