Solar installers in North Wales.

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

Local context

Solar in North Wales: quick guide.

North Wales is a whole region rather than a single city. This page covers the entire LL postcode area, from Wrexham and the Denbighshire towns, along the north coast, through Gwynedd and Snowdonia to Anglesey and the Llŷn peninsula:

• Coastal towns. Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and the north-coast resorts have Victorian and terraced seafront stock. Fine for solar, though salt air and wind mean fixings are specified for the setting.
• Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Homes inside the National Park and its many conservation villages carry stronger planning conditions on visible panels. A local installer will know the route.
• Rural, off-gas homes. Much of Gwynedd and Anglesey is off the mains gas grid, where solar paired with battery storage can offset relatively expensive heating and power.
• Welsh slate roofs. Traditional Welsh slate is common across the region and works well for solar, with the structural check mattering more on older roofs.
• Welsh planning. Permitted-development rules in Wales differ from England, so it is worth confirming the local position early.

Grants & support

What help is available in North Wales?

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 Wales, the Welsh Government's Nest scheme supports eligible households with home-energy improvements, alongside the GB-wide schemes.

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.