Region
Plug-in solar in North Scotland
Output measured at Inverness, the unit rate you pay here, who runs your local network, and the compliant kits in stock.
Network operator: SSEN Distribution (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution)
- south, tilted 30°
- 715 kWh/yr
- south, vertical (balcony, wall)
- 539 kWh/yr
- per kWh, 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
- 26.4p
Plug-in solar is legal to use in Scotland. Planning rules are devolved; see our Scotland and Wales guide.
PVGIS solar data
Output by direction
| Facing | Tilted 30° (garden, roof) | Vertical (balcony, wall) | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 715 kWh | 539 kWh | |
| South-east | 678 kWh | 493 kWh | |
| South-west | 675 kWh | 489 kWh | |
| East | 583 kWh | 367 kWh | |
| West | 579 kWh | 359 kWh | |
| North-east | 476 kWh | 230 kWh | |
| North-west | 474 kWh | 228 kWh | |
| North | 428 kWh | 164 kWh |
A typical 890 Wp kit with the 800W output cap, no shading. PVGIS 5.3 solar data. Method.
Live stock
Compliant kits in stock, ranked for North Scotland
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Unit rate history
- 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 202626.35p/kWh
- 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sept 202626.42p/kWh
Source: Ofgem energy price cap by region (direct debit, single rate). VAT on domestic electricity is 0% from 1 October 2026.