Indicative 4 kWp install in Dundee: £6,650–£7,800. Region: Scotland / North / NI (×0.94). Annual irradiance: ~820 kWh/kWp.
What Dundee homeowners actually pay
Dundee gets surprisingly good Scottish irradiance (~860 kWh/kWp/yr) — comfortably better than Glasgow or the central belt's west side. A typical 4 kWp install lands £4,800–£6,400 and produces around 3,440 kWh per year. The defining local feature is slate: tenement and Victorian villa stock across the West End and Broughty Ferry uses slate fixings throughout, which adds half a day of labour vs. a tile-roof equivalent.
Local notes for Dundee
East Scotland irradiance ~860 kWh/kWp/yr — below south of England, above the west of Scotland.
Sandstone tenements dominate the West End and Stobswell — slate roofs are universal.
Conservation areas cover the West End, Broughty Ferry centre and the city centre.
DNO is SSEN — G99 sign-off typically 5–7 weeks.
Field notes
Generation ~3,440 kWh/yr from a typical 4 kWp south-facing array.
Slate roofs are the norm — slate-hook fixings standard.
DNO is SSEN — G99 typically 5–7 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add solar to a West End sandstone tenement?
Often yes, with factor/owner consent. Most West End tenements sit in conservation areas — rear-roof installs invisible from the street are usually permitted, but front-elevation panels need planning consent from Dundee City Council and can be slow.
What size system fits a typical Dundee semi?
4 kWp on most Broughty Ferry, Menzieshill and Douglas semis. Larger detached homes in West Ferry or Barnhill often fit 5–6 kWp.