Solar installers in North-West England.

By the numbers

North-West England sun, measured.

≈866–1,029 kWh per kWp a year, around the UK average

For every kilowatt of panels, a well-placed roof across North-West 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-West England.

What North-West roofs tend to be like:

• Victorian terraces. Manchester, Liverpool and the old mill towns are dense with terraced housing, so the roof check helps sort which slope actually works.
• Coastal exposure. Blackpool, the Fylde and the Cumbrian coast see wind and salt, which a survey factors into fixings and flashing.
• Historic cores. Chester and Lancaster have conservation areas where visible panels may need consent, with rear slopes often the simpler route.

Grants & support

What help is available in North-West 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.