Solar Installers in Hampshire
Hampshire's trusted solar installation network — Southampton to Andover.
Hampshire
Solar across Hampshire
Hampshire spans coastal cities, the South Downs, the New Forest fringe and a strong commuter belt around Basingstoke, Winchester and Fleet. Solar performs exceptionally well across the county — south-coast irradiance is amongst the highest in mainland Britain, and the housing mix offers excellent roof real estate. Demand has grown sharply since 2022 across all eight Hampshire districts.
Why now
Why solar makes sense in Hampshire
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Southern Hampshire (Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham) records 1,050-1,150 kWh/kWp annually — top-tier UK performance.
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Hampshire homes have a higher-than-average EV ownership rate; combining solar, battery and a tariff like Octopus Intelligent Go reliably gives 4-7 year payback on the battery alone.
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Many properties in the New Forest, South Downs National Park and Winchester conservation areas require sensitive design — our vetted partners include heritage specialists.
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ECO4-funded installs are available for eligible lower-income Hampshire households on means-tested benefits.
Hampshire market notes
Coastal salt-air exposure makes corrosion-rated mounting hardware important along the Solent. Inland, the standard A2 stainless mounting kits are fine. Installer lead times across Hampshire run 4-8 weeks outside peak season.
Typical property mix
A balanced mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced housing, with substantial new-build estates around Whiteley, Andover, Basingstoke and Eastleigh — many already pre-wired or configured for solar. Bungalows are common in coastal districts and ideal for solar.
Grants, VAT & export
0% VAT applies. The Smart Export Guarantee pays for export. ECO4 grants can cover most or all of an install for qualifying low-income households. Some New Forest and South Downs parish councils have small community-energy grant pools.
Towns in this county
Solar installers across Hampshire
Services
What we install
Solar Installation
MCS-certified solar PV installs across the South East.
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Battery Storage
Tesla, GivEnergy, Fox ESS and more — fully fitted, fully certified.
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Maintenance
Annual health checks that protect your investment.
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Repairs
Fast diagnosis and repair, any brand.
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Commercial
Solar PV for businesses, warehouses, farms and public buildings.
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EV Chargers
Zappi, Hypervolt, Ohme, Andersen and more — OZEV-grade installs.
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Before you buy
Helpful UK solar guides
FAQs
Common Hampshire solar questions
What size solar system suits a typical Hampshire home?
A 4-6 kWp system is most common, covering 60-90% of an average household's electricity needs across the year. Larger family homes typically opt for 6-10 kWp with a battery.
Do coastal Hampshire homes need different solar equipment?
Yes — we specify A4 or duplex stainless mounting components and IP-rated isolators for properties within roughly 5 km of the coast to mitigate salt corrosion.
How long does solar installation take in Hampshire?
A standard residential install runs 1-2 days on the roof, plus 1 day for the inverter, battery and commissioning. Scaffolding goes up a day or two beforehand.
What return can I expect in Hampshire?
Most Hampshire homes see 9-13% annual ROI from a solar + battery system at current electricity prices — well ahead of cash savings or most ISA products.
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