Typical 4 kWp install in Corstorphine: £6,200–£8,200. Postcodes covered: EH12.
What you'll typically pay in Corstorphine
Corstorphine (EH12) is suburban west Edinburgh — predominantly 1930s semis and detached homes with off-street parking and standard tile roofs. Light-touch planning regime. Indicative 4 kWp price: £4,800–£6,200.
What drives the price in Corstorphine
Limited conservation-area cover — most installs are permitted development.
Generous gable roofs suit 5–6 kWp systems comfortably.
Home Energy Scotland loan is widely used here for battery + PV combinations.
Frequently asked questions
Should I add a battery in Corstorphine?
If you're using the Home Energy Scotland loan, yes — the interest-free loan covers up to £6,000 for batteries on top of £6,000 for PV. On solar surplus alone a battery repays in roughly 11–17 years; the stronger case is evening self-use and cheap overnight tariffs.