Solar Panel Installation in Swindon
MCS-certified solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers in Swindon, Wiltshire. Covering SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN6, SN25, SN26 postcodes. 0% VAT on all installations until March 2027.
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Solar panels in Swindon: the local facts, with sources
Swindon is not on the same grid, or the same housing curve, as Bristol. These are the figures we design around for SN postcodes.
1,018 kWh per kWp a year
PVGIS models 1,018 kWh a year per kWp for a south-facing 35° roof in Swindon, within 1% of Bristol. A 4 kWp array gives roughly 4,070 kWh a year before shading or orientation losses.
Source: PVGIS, EU Joint Research Centre
Your grid operator is SSEN, not NGED
Swindon is served by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (Southern Electric Power Distribution). G98 notification (up to 16A per phase) and G99 applications for larger or battery-backed systems go to SSEN, so lead times differ from our Bristol and Somerset jobs.
Source: SSEN: southern network contact guide · Ofgem: Distribution Code G98/G99 decision
61.4% of homes at EPC C or above
Swindon has a younger housing stock than most of the South West: 61.4% of homes with an EPC are band C or better and the median score is 71, against 53.3% and 69 for England. Efficient homes use less power, so we size Swindon systems carefully rather than by roof area alone.
Source: ONS: EPC band C or above, by local authority · ONS: median energy efficiency score
78.6% heat with mains gas
In the 2021 Census, 78.6% of Swindon's 95,861 households used mains gas only for heating. That is why many Swindon customers plan solar now and a heat pump later, sizing the inverter for the extra load.
Council net zero by 2030
Swindon Borough Council's Net Zero Action Plan (approved July 2021, updated March 2023) targets net zero for the council's own operations by 2030.
Source: Swindon Borough Council: Net Zero Action Plan (Mar 2023)
27 conservation areas
Swindon Borough Council lists 27 conservation areas, from Old Town to the Railway Village. Panels on listed buildings, or on walls and roofs facing the road in a conservation area, can need consent; we check before design.
Facts checked 18 October 2026. Yield figures are PVGIS modelled estimates, not a guarantee; your survey quote uses your own roof.
Solar Panels in Swindon
Swindon is one of the fastest-growing towns in England with a population of approximately 243,875 — a 16.3% increase over the last decade — and over 96,000 households. The town hosts some of the UK's largest employers: Nationwide Building Society (global HQ — world's largest building society), BMW Group (~500 employees producing 80% of MINI body components), and the 370-acre former Honda factory site now being redeveloped as Panattoni Park (net zero carbon buildings targeting 7,000–11,000 jobs). The Wichelstowe development (3,000–4,500 homes by Barratt and David Wilson in a 50:50 JV with Swindon Borough Council) is already delivering homes with EPC A/B ratings, solar PV and EV charging as standard — one of the most ambitious net zero estates in England, with 130 EV charging points at Canalside alone.
Tadpole Garden Village (~1,855 homes by Crest Nicholson, David Wilson, Bovis, and Wainhomes) is largely complete. Solar Together Wiltshire and Swindon combined accounted for 26% of all MCS-registered solar installations in both areas during scheme periods, demonstrating strong demand. With an average house price of £262,000 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7x, Swindon offers fast solar payback periods of 5–7 years.
Property Types in Swindon
Estimated Annual Savings in Swindon
Estimates based on 2024 average electricity prices (28p/kWh) and South West solar yield of 950–1,100 kWh/kWp. Actual savings vary. See full cost guide.
Local Council & Climate Policy
Net Zero Target: 2050 (borough)Swindon Borough Council committed to carbon neutral council operations by 2030, borough-wide net zero by 2050. Two council-owned solar farms meet ~50% of council electricity demand. 12 MW/24 MWh battery storage at operations depot. 800+ households helped with energy efficiency. Solar Together accounted for 26% of all MCS solar installations in Swindon and Wiltshire during scheme periods.
Areas We Serve Near Swindon
Serving Old Town, West Swindon, North Swindon, Rodbourne Cheney, Penhill, Wroughton, Highworth, Blunsdon, Haydon Wick, Stratton St Margaret, South Marston, Wootton Bassett, Purton
New Development in Swindon
Wichelstowe: 3,000–4,500 homes (Barratt/David Wilson + Swindon BC JV) — EPC A/B, solar PV and EV charging as standard, 130 EV chargers. Tadpole Garden Village: ~1,855 homes (Crest Nicholson/David Wilson/Bovis/Wainhomes). Panattoni Park: 370-acre former Honda site, net zero carbon buildings, 7,000–11,000 jobs projected.
New-build homes with solar-ready roofs or existing PV can be upgraded with battery storage — we carry out free surveys on all property types.
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Complete Your Solar System
Store surplus solar for evenings. FoxESS Cube & Tesla Powerwall from ~£3,000.
Charge your car with free solar electricity. Zappi smart charger from ~£900.
Spread the cost over 3–10 years. No deposit options available. Subject to status.
What Our Customers Say
“D&R Energy delivered exceptional service installing our office solar system — fast, efficient, and professional. Minimal disruption, top-quality work, and excellent customer care. Highly recommended.”
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· Verified“We had 12 Jinko Neo panels fitted on our 1930s semi in Horfield, along with a FoxESS Cube battery. The team scaffolded, installed, and commissioned in two days. Our October electricity bill dropped from £174 to £31. The app is brilliant for monitoring generation in real time.”
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Bristol
· VerifiedNearby Areas We Serve
We cover all towns and villages within 50 miles of Portishead.
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