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Aerial view of a rooftop solar panel array installed by McInnes Group in Scotland

Instant estimate

See what solar & battery could do for your home.

Answer a few quick questions and we’ll show you an indicative system, a price range and a yearly saving. No obligation — every figure is confirmed at a free survey.

  • MCS-certified installation
  • 0% VAT · Smart Export Guarantee
  • Battery-ready by default
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Family-run since 2010 · MCS-certified installers across Scotland.

Your estimate

Tell us about your home.

It takes about a minute. Nothing is binding — every figure is indicative and confirmed at a free survey.

Step 1 of 3 No obligation

What are you looking for?

Real customers

Hear from our customers.

Real McInnes customers across Scotland on switching — and life with their new system.

Every estimate assumes a standard installation:

  • MCS-certified design and installation
  • Hybrid (battery-ready) inverter by default
  • DNO notification and Smart Export Guarantee registration
  • Scaffolding, testing, commissioning and app setup

What happens next

From estimate to switched on.

The estimate is the easy first step. Here’s how a job goes from there — your price is confirmed at survey and only changes from the estimate for a real reason, with the reasoning made clear.

  1. Step 1

    Build your estimate

    Right here — a few questions about your home give you an indicative system, price range and yearly saving.

  2. Step 2

    Save it & request a callback

    Send your estimate through with your details. We save the full picture, then talk it over.

  3. Step 3

    Free survey

    We check your roof, shading and electrics and confirm the design and the numbers for your home.

  4. Step 4

    Firm quote

    Once we’ve surveyed, you get your written quote. It only changes from the estimate for a real reason, clearly flagged.

  5. Step 5

    Installation

    MCS-certified install, DNO notification and Smart Export Guarantee registration handled by us.

Good to know

Solar questions, answered honestly.

Does solar really work in Scotland?

Yes. Scotland has long summer days — June daylight runs past 18 hours — and panels work on diffuse light, not just direct sun, so a grey afternoon still generates. Annual output is around 80–85% of southern England and closing each year. We size every system to Scottish daylight, not generic UK averages.

Is there a grant for solar in Scotland?

Not currently. The Home Energy Scotland interest-free loan for standalone solar and batteries was withdrawn in June 2024. What does still apply is 0% VAT on the supply and installation (until 31 March 2027) and the Smart Export Guarantee, where your energy supplier pays you for surplus power you export. You sign up for the SEG with your electricity supplier; we register the installation on the MCS database and give you the MCS certificate they need.

Why is the price a range and not a fixed figure?

Because the exact number depends on your roof — its size, pitch, aspect and any shading — plus your usage and whether you add a battery. The estimate here is genuinely indicative; your exact price is confirmed at a free survey, and it only moves from the estimate for a real reason we explain.

Can I add a battery later?

Yes. We fit hybrid (battery-ready) inverters by default, so adding storage in a couple of years needs no rewiring or rework. You can also add a battery to the estimate here to see how it changes the numbers.

Do I need a south-facing roof?

South is best, but east or west works well — typically 80–85% of optimal. North-facing roofs generally aren’t worth fitting. We model your specific roof at the survey and tell you honestly whether the numbers stack up before you commit.

Something else on your mind? Call 01463 231 423 — we’re happy to talk it through.

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