Solar Panel and Renewable Installers in Aberdeen

Aberdeen\'s city housing is distinctive: granite tenements and villas with solid stone walls and slate roofs. The granite itself does not prevent solar installation — what matters is the condition and orientation of the roof. Many Aberdeen roofs use original slate that may need repairs or replacement before panels are fitted. Suburban developments around the city edge have standard tile roofs that are straightforward.

In rural Aberdeenshire, farms and crofts often have large barn roofs that are ideal for bigger solar arrays, and open land can suit ground-mounted systems if the roof is not suitable. These larger systems usually need a G99 application to SSEN rather than a simple G98 notification.

Many Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire properties are off the gas grid and heated by oil, which makes a heat pump a compelling alternative. The transition starts with a room-by-room heat loss survey that checks whether your home can hold the lower flow temperatures a heat pump needs, given solid granite walls that behave differently from modern cavity construction.

The survey also shows which radiators need upgrading and whether you need a hot water cylinder, since most oil systems use one already. Once the heat pump is commissioned, the oil tank can usually be removed, freeing up outdoor space. Our heat pumps guide explains the technology in more detail.

Yes, but solid granite walls have different insulation characteristics than cavity walls, so the heat loss survey is especially important. Some Aberdeen granite properties benefit from internal wall insulation before a heat pump is fitted, which improves efficiency and can reduce the size of heat pump needed. This is assessed honestly at survey stage — not every granite home needs insulation upgrades.

Radiator sizing is the other key factor. Heat pumps run at lower flow temperatures than oil boilers, so some rooms may need larger radiators. Underfloor heating suits heat pumps very well where it can be installed, particularly in new extensions or during renovations.

Rural Aberdeenshire farms can benefit from larger solar arrays on barn roofs, paired with battery storage to shift daytime generation into the evening when farm buildings and farmhouse use most power. Ground-mounted arrays are an option where roof space is limited or poorly oriented. These systems usually exceed the 3.68kW G98 threshold and need a G99 application to SSEN.

Our business and farms page covers larger-scale renewable installations for agricultural and commercial properties, and our battery storage guide explains how storage works with solar and time-of-use tariffs.

For a straightforward Aberdeen house, expect roughly six to eight weeks from survey to installation, with the physical fit taking one to two days. The slightly longer timeline reflects SSEN G99 processing for systems above 3.68kW. Rural Aberdeenshire farms with larger arrays may take longer due to G99 approval and logistics. Oil-to-heat-pump transitions add time for tank removal and any insulation work.

To see the full list of areas we cover across Scotland, visit our areas covered page. For general questions about solar, batteries and heat pumps, our FAQ page has answers.