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[Home](/)/ 2. Solar installers East Sussex # Solar Installers in East Sussex East Sussex solar specialists — Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes. [Free East Sussex quote](#quote)[Call 0333 567 1183](tel:+443335671183) ![Solar panels installed on a typical East Sussex home with bright sky overhead](/__l5e/assets-v1/f1c80cfa-053c-4755-a91f-cbcbc228b250/hero-solar-uk-home.jpg) MCS-accredited Vetted installers RECC · TrustMark ## Free East Sussex solar quote A vetted local installer will call you back within one working hour. Full namePhoneEmail (optional)Postcode Notes (optional) Your privacy matters: We will only pass your details to **1 vetted solar firm** who we feel is the best match for your needs — never multiple companies. Get my free quote By submitting this form you agree to our [Terms of Use](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). MCS Certified Installers RECC Consumer Code 0% VAT on Solar Up to 25-Year Warranty Finance From 0% APR Rated 4.9 / 5 on Reviews Jump to a section about East Sussex East Sussex ## Solar across East Sussex From the South Downs to the Sussex coast, East Sussex offers some of the most consistent solar generation in England. Brighton and Hove residents have led national adoption since the 2000s; demand in Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings and the Weald is now accelerating as electricity prices remain elevated. The county's mix of compact terraced housing in the cities and detached country homes in the Wealden district gives our installer network a wide and varied caseload. 1,000+ kWh/kWp/yr in East Sussex 7-10 yr Typical payback 25 yr Panel warranty Why now ## Why solar makes sense in East Sussex - Sussex coast irradiance regularly tops 1,100 kWh/kWp annually. - Brighton & Hove City Council has explicit net-zero targets that include strong residential solar growth. - Heritage-sensitive installs are routine — our network includes installers experienced in the city's many conservation areas. - Group-buying schemes (Solar Together Sussex) have been active since 2020, raising awareness and lowering prices across the county. ### East Sussex market notes East Sussex has a high concentration of EV-driving households who use Octopus and Ovo tariffs. Combined solar + battery + EV charger packages are now the most-requested specification. ### Typical property mix Compact Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate Brighton, Hove and parts of Hastings — typically 2-3 kWp roof real estate per property. Wealden and Rother districts host much larger detached homes that suit 6-12 kWp systems. ### Grants, VAT & export 0% VAT, Smart Export Guarantee, ECO4 (for eligible households), and active local Solar Together group-buy schemes all apply. ## Solar panel costs and payback across East Sussex The cost of solar panels in East Sussex in 2026 is driven by three things: the size of the array (kWp), whether you add battery storage, and how complex your roof access is. A typical 4 kWp system on a two-storey semi in East Sussex lands between £6,500 and £8,500 fully installed, MCS-certified and DNO-notified. Step up to a 6 kWp array with a 10 kWh battery — the fastest-growing spec across East Sussex — and most homes sit between £11,000 and £14,000. Larger 8-10 kWp systems for detached properties with an EV and a heat pump typically run £14,000-£18,000. Every quote from our vetted East Sussex installers is at 0% VAT under HMRC's Energy Saving Materials relief, which stays in place until at least March 2027. Payback in East Sussex is amongst the fastest in the UK because the region enjoys stronger-than-average irradiance. Solar-only systems typically pay back in 7-9 years; solar plus battery in 8-11 years. Both numbers assume you self-consume 35-50% of what you generate (higher with a battery) and export the balance under the Smart Export Guarantee. Over a 25-year system life, most East Sussex households will see net savings of £18,000-£32,000 in today's money — closer to £45,000 once inflation on grid tariffs is factored in. ## Battery storage and EV charging in East Sussex More than three quarters of new solar installs across East Sussex in 2026 now include [battery storage](/services/solar-battery-storage). The reason is simple: East Sussex homes generate the bulk of their solar during working hours, when nobody is home to use it. A 5-10 kWh battery captures that surplus and discharges it into the evening peak, lifting self-consumption from around 35% to 75-85%. Pair it with a time-of-use import tariff like Octopus Cosy or Intelligent Octopus Go and the battery also charges overnight at 7-9p/kWh, ready to power the morning peak. Popular batteries fitted across East Sussex include GivEnergy, Fox ESS, Tesla Powerwall 3 and Puredrive — every one carries a 10-year warranty and is IP65-rated for garage or utility-room installation. A solar-aware [EV charger](/services/ev-charger-installation) completes the picture. Units like the Myenergi Zappi, Ohme ePod and Hypervolt Home 3 Pro monitor your solar export in real time and divert surplus power into the car — turning miles that would cost 8-10p/kWh on a smart tariff into free solar miles between April and September. Every EV charger installed by our East Sussex network qualifies for the OZEV EV chargepoint grant where you're eligible (flats and rental properties), and all are notified to your DNO on your behalf. ## Roof types, planning and conservation areas in East Sussex East Sussex covers a huge spread of housing stock — from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to 1930s semis, post-war estates, and brand-new developments with integrated in-roof panel options. Most East Sussex roofs sit between a 30° and 45° pitch, which is close to optimum for a UK south-facing array. East-west splits work well too: they flatten your daily generation curve, which pairs neatly with a battery and EV charger. Concrete tile, clay tile and natural slate all take standard MCS-compliant hook-and-rail mounting; flat roofs (typical of dormers and modern extensions in East Sussex) use ballasted A-frames that require no roof penetration. Domestic solar in East Sussex is generally permitted development, meaning you do not need planning permission — but there are exceptions. Conservation areas, listed buildings, and flats always require consent, and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the panels must not project more than 200mm from the roof surface. Your installer will check your specific address against the local planning portal before quoting, and any required application (usually decided within 8 weeks) is priced into the quote at no extra cost to you. ## DNOs, G98/G99 approval and export tariffs in East Sussex Every solar install in East Sussex needs to be registered with the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO). Most of East Sussex sits under UK Power Networks or SSEN depending on the postcode, with a small number of fringe areas under National Grid Electricity Distribution. Systems up to 3.68 kW per phase are notified after commissioning under G98; anything larger — which includes almost every 4 kWp+ single-phase install — needs G99 pre-approval, typically decided in 4-8 weeks. Our vetted East Sussex installers handle every part of that submission, and won't quote you a system size the DNO won't approve. Once commissioned, your system qualifies for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). You do not have to stay with your current import supplier to export — you can shop the SEG market independently. In 2026 the most popular tariffs amongst our East Sussex customers are Octopus Outgoing Fixed (15p/kWh flat), Octopus Flux (variable, peak export ~26p/kWh, designed for solar + battery households) and E.ON Next Export Exclusive (16.5p/kWh). See our [Octopus Flux vs SEG tariff comparison](/guides/octopus-flux-vs-seg-tariffs-uk) for a full breakdown. ## The install process and aftercare on every East Sussex job From accepted quote to commissioned system, a standard East Sussex install runs 4-8 weeks. Your installer books scaffolding, submits the DNO paperwork, and files a Section 80 notification with your council (a free notification, not a planning application). Scaffolding typically goes up the day before install and stays for 5-7 working days. The on-roof work itself takes 1-2 days; battery, inverter commissioning and electrical certification (NICEIC or NAPIT) happen on day two. You'll receive your MCS certificate, Building Control notification (via the Competent Person scheme), electrical installation certificate and full product warranty pack within 5 working days of commissioning. Every system installed via our East Sussex network is covered by a 25-year panel performance warranty (typically guaranteeing at least 84-87% output at year 25), a 10-12 year inverter warranty, a 10-year battery warranty, and a 12-year workmanship warranty backed by IWA insurance through RECC — so the workmanship cover survives even in the extremely unlikely event that your matched installer ceased trading. Annual remote [monitoring and maintenance](/services/solar-panel-maintenance) is included as standard, and any on-roof [repairs](/services/solar-panel-repairs) during the workmanship period are handled at no cost to you. Popular East Sussex towns: [Solar installers Brighton](/solar-installers-brighton)[Solar installers Hove](/solar-installers-hove)[Solar installers Eastbourne](/solar-installers-eastbourne)[Solar installers Hastings](/solar-installers-hastings)[Solar installers Lewes](/solar-installers-lewes) Towns in this county ## Solar installers across East Sussex [ Solar installers Brighton BN1 ](/solar-installers-brighton)[ Solar installers Hove BN3 ](/solar-installers-hove)[ Solar installers Eastbourne BN21 ](/solar-installers-eastbourne)[ Solar installers Hastings TN34 ](/solar-installers-hastings)[ Solar installers Lewes BN7 ](/solar-installers-lewes)[ Solar installers Bexhill TN40 ](/solar-installers-bexhill)[ Solar installers Seaford BN25 ](/solar-installers-seaford)[ Solar installers Crowborough TN6 ](/solar-installers-crowborough)[ Solar installers Uckfield TN22 ](/solar-installers-uckfield)[ Solar installers Heathfield TN21 ](/solar-installers-heathfield)[ Solar installers Polegate BN26 ](/solar-installers-polegate)[ Solar installers Rye TN31 ](/solar-installers-rye)[ Solar installers Battle TN33 ](/solar-installers-battle)[ Solar installers Newhaven BN9 ](/solar-installers-newhaven)[ Solar installers Peacehaven BN10 ](/solar-installers-peacehaven) Services ## What we install [ ### Solar Installation MCS-certified solar PV installs across the South East. 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View service ](/services/ev-charger-installation) Topic cluster ## Everything East Sussex homeowners search for [Solar Panels in East Sussex →](/services/solar-panel-installation)[Solar Panel Costs in East Sussex →](/services/solar-panel-installation)[Battery Storage in East Sussex →](/services/solar-battery-storage)[EV Chargers in East Sussex →](/services/ev-charger-installation)[Solar Inverters in East Sussex →](/services/solar-inverters)[Solar Maintenance in East Sussex →](/services/solar-panel-maintenance)[Solar Repairs in East Sussex →](/services/solar-panel-repairs)[Solar Surveys in East Sussex →](/services/solar-surveys)[Solar Finance in East Sussex →](/services/solar-finance)[Commercial Solar in East Sussex →](/services/commercial-solar) Explore the topic ## Everything East Sussex homeowners search for Descriptive links across our calculators, guides, services and local installer areas — pick the next step that fits where you are. Calculate Run the numbers - [Solar savings & payback calculator Model annual bill savings and payback years ](/calculators) - [What size solar system do I need? Right-size your array to your usage ](/calculators) - [Battery storage ROI calculator See the extra savings a battery unlocks ](/calculators) - [EV home charging cost calculator Compare charging on solar vs the grid ](/calculators) Services Solar services in East Sussex - [Solar Installation in East Sussex MCS-certified solar PV installs across the South East. ](/services/solar-panel-installation) - [Battery Storage in East Sussex Tesla, GivEnergy, Fox ESS and more — fully fitted, fully certified. ](/services/solar-battery-storage) - [Maintenance in East Sussex Annual health checks that protect your investment. ](/services/solar-panel-maintenance) - [Repairs in East Sussex Fast diagnosis and repair, any brand. ](/services/solar-panel-repairs) Learn Guides for East Sussex homeowners - [Are Solar Panels Worth It in the UK in 2026? An honest, numbers-led look at solar economics, payback periods and RO ](/guides/are-solar-panels-worth-it-uk) - [Solar Panel Costs UK 2026: Real Prices, No Sales Spin What you should actually expect to pay for a residential solar system ](/guides/solar-panel-costs-uk) - [Solar Battery Costs UK 2026: Brands, Capacities, Payback What batteries cost in 2026, which brands lead, and how to size storag ](/guides/solar-battery-costs-uk) - [Solar Payback Period UK: 7-10 Years on Most Homes How to model solar payback honestly — and what drives it up or down. ](/guides/solar-payback-period-uk) Other counties Where else we cover - [Solar installers in Kent Maidstone · Canterbury · Ashford ](/solar-installers-kent) - [Solar installers in Surrey Guildford · Woking · Cobham ](/solar-installers-surrey) - [Solar installers in Hampshire Southampton · Portsmouth · Winchester ](/solar-installers-hampshire) - [Solar installers in West Sussex Worthing · Crawley · Horsham ](/solar-installers-west-sussex) Reviews ## What East Sussex homeowners say Real feedback from homeowners we've matched with vetted MCS-accredited installers across the South East. > "Battery sizing advice was spot on. Self-consumption is now around 80% and the savings are tracking ahead of the quote." Nita R. · Aylesbury > "Conservation area, listed road, awkward roof — the installer they matched us with had done very similar projects. Made all the difference." Paul G. · Oxford > "Quick, polite, no upselling. The savings projection they gave us was conservative and we're already beating it." Emma T. · Bicester > "Great installer, good price, smooth job. App took a bit of setting up but they came back out to help." Chris H. · Milton Keynes > "Really reliable team — they knew the area well and even spotted a roof tile issue and fixed it before fitting the rails." Jessica W. · Crawley > "Clear quote, no hidden extras, and the installer explained the SEG export tariff properly. Bills have dropped noticeably." Owen S. · Horsham Every installer is MCS-accredited, RECC-registered and covered by a 12-year workmanship warranty. Before you buy ## Helpful UK solar guides [ Are Solar Panels Worth It in the UK in 2026? An honest, numbers-led look at solar economics, payback periods and ROI for UK homeowners — county by county. ](/guides/are-solar-panels-worth-it-uk)[ Solar Panel Costs UK 2026: Real Prices, No Sales Spin What you should actually expect to pay for a residential solar system in 2026 — fully installed, including all the bits. ](/guides/solar-panel-costs-uk)[ Solar Battery Costs UK 2026: Brands, Capacities, Payback What batteries cost in 2026, which brands lead, and how to size storage so it actually pays back. ](/guides/solar-battery-costs-uk)[ Solar Payback Period UK: 7-10 Years on Most Homes How to model solar payback honestly — and what drives it up or down. ](/guides/solar-payback-period-uk)[ Best Solar Batteries UK 2026: Honest Brand Comparison Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy AIO, Fox ESS, Pylontech, BYD — which one fits which home? ](/guides/best-solar-batteries-uk-2026)[ Solar Grants UK 2026: ECO4, 0% VAT, Smart Export Guarantee The grants and incentives actually available to UK homeowners in 2026, with no marketing fluff. ](/guides/solar-grants-uk-2026) FAQs ## Common East Sussex solar questions Can I install solar on a Brighton terrace? Yes — typical Brighton terraced roofs accommodate 6-10 panels (2.5-4 kWp). Pitch and orientation are usually favourable and shading is manageable. Are solar panels allowed in Brighton conservation areas? Planning permission is required, but the city council is generally supportive of solar on traditional pitched roofs where panels are sympathetically placed. Front-elevation installs face higher scrutiny. What's the typical saving on an East Sussex semi-detached home? A 4 kWp solar-only install typically saves £800-£1,200 a year; adding a 5 kWh battery raises that to £1,100-£1,600. How long do solar panels last? Quality panels carry 25-30 year performance warranties and 12-15 year product warranties. 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