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Do I need planning permissions to have solar panels installed?

You’ll only need planning permission for solar panel installation if your house is listed or located in a conservation area. If your system requires a 5kWh inverter (typically for installations with 12 panels or more), we’ll need to contact your distribution network operator (DNO) for approval. This usually takes a couple of weeks, but we’ll handle the entire process for you.

Visit our solar home page for an instant quote and you could save £100’s on electricity bills with solar & battery power. Or check out our full solar and battery FAQs page for answers to more questions.

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