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Solar Panels Exeter
M&E Contrax Renewables installs solar panels for homes and businesses across Exeter and the EX postcode area. We are based in Newton Abbot, 15 miles from Exeter, and our installation team carries out surveys and installations across EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4, EX5, and EX6 regularly. We are MCS-accredited and NICEIC-approved for solar PV and battery storage.
Exeter receives around 1,550 sunshine hours per year, above the UK national average and enough to make solar a strong financial proposition for most properties with a reasonable roof. The city has a varied and growing commercial base, a large residential rental sector, and significant housing development in areas including Cranbrook, Pinhoe, and Alphington that all represent active solar markets.
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Domestic solar panels in Exeter
Exeter’s housing stock includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in St Thomas, St David’s, Pennsylvania, and Heavitree, post-war estates to the east and north, and substantial new development at Cranbrook and surrounding areas. South-facing hillside properties in Pennsylvania, Duryard, and St Leonards often have excellent solar generation potential.
We carry out a detailed survey for every Exeter installation before recommending a system. The survey covers roof orientation, pitch, shading from adjacent buildings or trees, roof covering condition, and your electricity consumption data. An older Exeter property with a south-facing rear slope and minimal shading can generate as much or more than a modern new-build property elsewhere, so the survey is the only reliable way to assess the specific opportunity.
For Exeter homeowners in conservation areas, particularly around the cathedral quarter and the older residential streets of St David’s and Pennsylvania, the planning position needs to be checked before installation. Most roof slopes not visible from a highway are within permitted development. We check the planning position for every Exeter property as part of the survey.
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Commercial solar in Exeter
Exeter has a strong commercial and industrial base for solar. Marsh Barton Trading Estate is one of the largest trading estates in the South West, with a mix of industrial units, car dealerships, and commercial premises that typically have large roof areas and consistent daytime electricity consumption. Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter Science Park, and the airport business park area offer similar commercial solar opportunities.
For Exeter businesses, commercial solar qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, allowing the full capital cost to be offset against taxable profits in the year of purchase. For a profitable business paying corporation tax at 25%, this reduces the effective net cost of the installation by a quarter in year one.
We have completed commercial solar installations across Devon, including the Torquay Golf Club system delivering a 22% annual return on investment. We carry out commercial surveys across Exeter and the EX postcode area.
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Most Exeter solar enquiries now include a conversation about battery storage. A battery stores surplus daytime generation for use in the evening and overnight, increasing the proportion of solar electricity consumed on site from around 35% without storage to 70 to 80% with a well-sized battery. For Exeter households with an EV charger or a heat pump, the case for battery storage strengthens further.
We install Tesla Powerwall, Fox Energy Storage, and Pylontech battery systems across Exeter. System sizing is based on your actual consumption data rather than a generic recommendation.
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To learn more about our our solar panels in Exeter or to get a free quote, please contact our team to get you started today!
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Written by Lee Bullingham, Solar PV Installation Lead, M&E Contrax Renewables. Last reviewed: July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For a well-designed 4kWp system on a south-facing Exeter roof at current electricity prices, the typical payback period is 7 to 9 years. Adding battery storage typically adds 1 to 2 years to payback while significantly improving long-term self-consumption rates. Exeter’s irradiance figures support strong annual generation.
Yes. Solar panels can be installed on slate, clay tile, and concrete tile roofs. The fixing method varies by roof type, and we confirm roof condition and suitability during survey.
Shading can affect performance, which is why we assess it early. Chimneys, trees, and nearby buildings can create shade at certain times of day, and system design should account for this to minimise impact.
No. South facing roofs can be ideal, but east and west facing roofs can also work very well. The best setup depends on usable roof space, shading, and your electricity usage pattern.
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity in daylight and can perform consistently across the seasons. Output is typically higher in summer and lower in winter, which is normal for UK solar.
Yes. We install solar panels across Exeter and nearby areas including Cranbrook, Topsham, Exminster, Pinhoe, Heavitree and Broadclyst. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch and we’ll confirm availability.
