Professional Devon Solar Panel Solutions
M&E Contrax Renewables is based in Newton Abbot, Devon. We design and install solar panel systems, battery storage, and EV chargers for homes and businesses across the county. We are MCS-accredited and NICEIC-approved, and every installation is carried out by our own in-house team from survey through to commissioning and aftercare.
Devon is one of the best counties in England for solar panels. The county receives around 1,550 to 1,600 sunshine hours per year depending on location, around 13% above the UK national average. That irradiance advantage translates directly into more electricity generated per year from the same size system, shorter payback periods, and better long-term financial returns than equivalent installations further north.
Devon Solar Panel Services – 24/7 Support
At M&E Contrax, we go beyond solar installation – we offer ongoing support to ensure your solar panels continue to perform at their best. Our local Devon team is always ready to assist, no matter when you need us. We’ve helped customers in Plymouth, Torquay, Axminster and Barnstaple, plus many more.
When you choose M&E Contrax as your Devon solar panel company, you will be investing in:
- 24/7 emergency support
- Highest professional standards
- Commitment to meeting industry regulations
- Extensive experience in the renewable sector
What we install across Devon
Every Devon installation starts with a free survey. We assess roof orientation, pitch, shading, roof covering condition, and your electricity consumption data. The system is designed around your specific property rather than a generic template.
We install solar panels for Devon homes of all types, Victorian and Edwardian terraces, post-war estates, rural farmhouses, thatched cottages, and modern new builds. Different roof types and coverings require different mounting approaches. Natural slate, concrete tile, flat roofs, and standing seam metal roofing all have their own installation requirements. We have experience across all of them.
For Devon businesses, we design commercial solar systems from actual site consumption data and DNO requirements. We have completed commercial installations including a system at Torquay Golf Club delivering over 22% annual return on investment, and a 47kW installation at a Newton Abbot commercial property. See our commercial solar South Devon page for more.
Battery storage is part of most solar conversations in Devon now. A battery increases the proportion of solar electricity consumed on site from around 35% to 70 to 80%, which significantly improves financial returns. We install Tesla Powerwall, Fox Energy Storage, GivEnergy, and Pylontech across Devon. See our solar panels with battery storage guide for more detail.
Why Devon homeowners and businesses choose M&E Contrax
- Based in Newton Abbot: not a national company operating remotely across Devon
- MCS-accredited for solar PV and battery storage: required for the Smart Export Guarantee and government grants
- NICEIC-approved for all electrical work: independently audited electrical installation standards
- RECC-registered : consumer code protection for every customer
- In-house installation team: the same company that surveys your property carries out the installation
- 18 years trading in Devon as part of the Western Industrial Group
- 24/7 aftercare: we are local, so we respond quickly when it matters
Contact M&E Contrax
To discuss your solar panel project in Devon or to get a free quote, please feel free to get in touch. We cover all Devon postcodes from our Newton Abbot base.
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Written by Lee Bullingham, Solar PV Installation Lead, M&E Contrax Renewables. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Solar panels across Devon – where we work
We also cover Ashburton, Totnes, Brixham, Ivybridge, Okehampton, Tiverton, Dartmoor, and all surrounding Devon areas. If your postcode is in Devon, we serve it.
Recent installs across Devon
We’ve completed a range of electrical and solar PV installations for both homes and businesses across Devon, from domestic rooftops to larger commercial systems. If you’d like to see examples of our work, explore our case studies below for recent projects, system sizes, and the type of property we installed on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We design and install solar PV systems for both homes and businesses across Devon, tailoring the system to your roof space, usage profile and long term goals.
Not always, but battery storage can increase self-consumption by storing surplus electricity for later use. It’s often useful if you use more electricity in the evenings or want a more flexible system.
Yes. If DNO notification or approval is required, we’ll confirm what applies and manage the process as part of the installation.
In most cases, yes. Older properties with natural slate roofs require more care during installation, and any property within Torquay’s conservation areas needs a planning position check before installation. We assess the roof type, covering condition, and planning status as part of every survey. Listed buildings require listed building consent rather than just permitted development rights.
For many homes and businesses in Exeter, solar panels can be a practical long term upgrade. The value depends on roof suitability, shading, and how much electricity you use during daylight hours. A survey will confirm the best system design for your property.
Yes, in most cases. Being within the AONB does not automatically require planning permission for rooftop solar. The standard permitted development rules still apply. The main exception is listed buildings, which require listed building consent regardless of location. We check the full planning position for every East Devon property at the survey stage.
