Solar Panel Installation in Padstow

Padstow and its surrounding parishes sit on the North Cornwall coast at around 50.5°N — the same latitude as Penzance but with unobstructed Atlantic exposure that gives it some of the best solar performance in Cornwall. Annual irradiance of 1,298 kWh/m² is consistently above the Cornwall average. For holiday let owners and permanent residents alike, solar makes strong financial sense.

Where solar installation is straightforward

Trevone, St Merryn, Constantine Bay, Harlyn Bay, and Treyarnon Bay — the bungalow-dominated villages surrounding Padstow — are among the simplest solar installations we carry out. Low-pitched bungalow roofs require minimal scaffolding, south-facing aspects are common, and there are no planning constraints. A 6–8kWp system on a Trevone bungalow typically installs in a day and achieves payback in 7–9 years at 2026 electricity prices.

Planning in the conservation area

Within Padstow's historic core, solar panel installation requires careful assessment. Panels on listed buildings visible from public areas require Listed Building Consent. Panels on non-listed buildings within the conservation area are usually permitted development if on a rear slope not visible from the street. We carry out a planning assessment for every Padstow historic core property as part of our free survey — there are more viable roof aspects than most property owners expect.

Holiday let ROI and the SEG

Padstow holiday let owners face rising energy costs and incoming EPC requirements. A 6kWp solar system generating 5,500–6,200 kWh/year in this location covers a significant proportion of summer letting-period electricity consumption. Surplus generation earns 4–15p/kWh under the Smart Export Guarantee. Combined with a battery storage system, summer energy independence during peak letting weeks is realistic.

We install solar throughout the Padstow area with 0% VAT. Contact us for a free site survey and output estimate specific to your roof.