Almae Automation & Renewable Energy
Sunderland · North-East
Solar PV
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Solar installers in Sunderland.
Find listed solar installers covering Sunderland and Wearside across the SR postcode districts. Every firm is MCS-certified and checked before we list them.
Listed installers
Covering Sunderland.
Every installer here is MCS-certified and checked before we list them. We don't rank or endorse, and featured listings are clearly labelled.
Current Ltd
Tyne and Wear · North-East
Solar PVBattery storage
View installerDuoserve
Doxford International Business Park · North-East
Solar PV
View installerElectro Mechanical Solutions t/a EMS FM Group Limited
Sunderland · North-East
Solar PVBattery storageHeat pumps
View installerNorthern Solar Power
Sunderland · North-East
Solar PV
View installerStage Left Productions Limited t/a SLP Electrical Contractors and EV Solutions
Sunderland · North-East
Solar PVBattery storage
View installerUK Energy Management Group Ltd
Southwick, Sunderland · North-East
Solar PVBattery storageHeat pumps
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By the numbers
Sunderland solar, measured.
Typical yearly generation, per kW of panels
≈951 kWh per kWp a year — around the UK average
For every kilowatt of panels, a well-placed Sunderland 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 · May ~125 kWh
Quietest · December ~25 kWh
Apr–Sep share ~70%
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.
7 MCS-certified installers cover Sunderland in our directory, and 4 also fit battery storage and 2 also install heat pumps.
Sun figures from PVGIS; roof estimates include solar data from Google. How we measure.
Local context
Solar in Sunderland: quick guide.
Sunderland spreads along the Wear and the North-East coast, and its housing mix shapes a solar install:
- Colliery-era terraces. Southwick, Hylton and the older townships have rows of terraces and semis with simple pitched roofs that suit panels and usually need no consent.
- Postwar and modern estates. Silksworth, Doxford and the newer developments add plenty of roofs with clean, well-oriented pitches.
- Coast and conservation. Near the seafront and the older conservation areas, panels on prominent roofs may need consent, and exposed roofs benefit from robust fixings.
- Daylight, not just direct sun. North-East roofs still generate a worthwhile amount across the year; an east or west pitch spreads output across the day and performs well.
- Get a survey. An installer survey confirms roof direction, condition and the right fixings before you commit.
Grants & support
What help is available in Sunderland?
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.
Common questions
FAQs about solar in Sunderland.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Sunderland?
Most domestic solar installations across Sunderland are permitted development, so no application is needed. Conservation areas, such as parts of the seafront and older townships, and listed buildings are the exception, where roof-facing panels can need consent. A local installer knows the Sunderland City Council position, and a survey confirms suitability first.
How much does a solar installation cost in Sunderland?
Sunderland prices track the UK average. A typical 4 kWp system lands in the £4,800 to £6,800 range installed, with battery storage adding roughly £3,000 to £6,000. Solar and battery are zero-rated for VAT until 2027. The on-roof survey gives the firm figure for your home.
Does being in the North-East mean solar is not worth it?
No. Panels run on daylight, not just direct sun, so North-East roofs still generate a worthwhile amount across the year. An east or west-facing roof spreads output across the morning and evening and performs well, and a clear south pitch does best of all. The survey estimates the yield for your specific roof.
Which areas does this page cover?
This page covers the City of Sunderland's Wearside core across the SR1 to SR6 districts, the city centre plus Silksworth, Doxford, Pallion, Southwick, Castletown, Hylton, Roker and Seaburn. Seaham and Peterlee sit on the Co Durham coast and are kept separate.
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