Solar panel installers in Okehampton
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Solar panel installers in Okehampton
M&E Contrax Renewables installs solar panels for homes, agricultural properties, and businesses in Okehampton and the surrounding EX20 area. We are based in Newton Abbot, 20 miles from Okehampton, and cover this part of north-west Devon and the Dartmoor fringe regularly. We are MCS-accredited and NICEIC-approved for solar PV and battery storage.
Okehampton sits at the northern edge of Dartmoor, where the moor meets the agricultural land stretching north towards Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. The area has a large number of oil and LPG-heated rural properties, significant agricultural land use, and a growing interest in solar as energy costs have remained high.
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Rural & agricultural
Rural and agricultural solar near Okehampton
The EX20 area is predominantly rural. Farmhouses, agricultural buildings, and rural residential properties are the most common property type across the parishes surrounding Okehampton including Northlew, Inwardleigh, Jacobstowe, Folly Gate, and Hatherleigh. For agricultural clients, solar panels on south-facing barn and machinery store roofs can deliver some of the strongest returns available, large roof areas, high daytime electricity consumption from equipment, and no planning complications in most agricultural permitted development cases.
For rural oil-heated properties in the EX20 area, the combination of solar and a heat pump is increasingly the recommended path. The £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for off-gas grid properties, available from July 2026 to March 2027, represents the largest heat pump support ever offered. A well-designed solar and heat pump combination for a rural Okehampton farmhouse can deliver significant energy independence from the grid and protection from future fuel price volatility. See our heat pump Devon page.
For homes
Domestic solar in Okehampton town
Okehampton town itself has a mix of older terraced and semi-detached properties in the town centre and residential streets, alongside newer housing development on the town’s edges. The town’s position on the northern Dartmoor fringe means it experiences slightly different weather patterns from coastal Devon — more overcast days in winter, but good solar exposure during the longer summer days. Annual generation figures for Okehampton properties are comparable to the wider Devon average.
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Dartmoor National Park properties
Properties within the Dartmoor National Park boundary, including some of the villages and hamlets south of Okehampton, may require National Park planning approval for solar installations in addition to the standard permitted development position. We check the National Park planning position for every property in the area at the survey stage, as the rules can differ from standard Devon planning.
Areas we cover
Areas around Okehampton we cover
We cover Okehampton and the surrounding EX20 postcode including Hatherleigh, Northlew, and the North Dartmoor fringe. For properties further north towards Holsworthy and Torrington, contact us to discuss coverage.
MCS Accredited | NICEIC Approved | Newton Abbot, Devon | Solar PV and Battery Storage · Written by Lee Bullingham, Solar PV Installation Lead, M&E Contrax Renewables. Last reviewed: July 2026.
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We assess your roof or site, your energy use and the planning position.
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We handle the network operator (DNO) notification or application.
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Okehampton FAQs
Yes. If DNO notification or approval is required, we’ll confirm what applies and manage the process as part of the installation.
Coastal salt air can accelerate corrosion on poorly specified fixings and frames. All panels and mounting systems we install use marine-grade aluminium and stainless steel fixings rated for coastal environments. This is particularly important in Ilfracombe’s exposed seafront location.
Shading can affect output, but it doesn’t automatically rule solar out. We assess shading patterns and design the layout to reduce its impact as much as possible.
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Get even more from your solar
Many of our customers pair solar panels with these services. We can install them all, so you only deal with one team.
Battery Storage
Store your surplus solar and use more of what your panels generate.
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EV Chargers
Charge your car at home from your own solar generation.
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Heat Pumps
Low-carbon heating, with grants available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
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Air Conditioning
Efficient cooling and heating that pairs well with solar power.
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