Trusted Paignton Solar Panel Installations
Paignton is one of the best locations in the country for solar panels. As part of Torbay, the town receives around 1,600 sunshine hours per year, placing it among the highest-irradiance locations in England. That means solar panels installed on a Paignton property generate more electricity per year than panels of the same size installed in most other parts of the UK.
M&E Contrax Renewables installs solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers across Paignton, Torquay, and the wider Torbay area. We are based in Newton Abbot, 10 miles from Paignton, and our installation team works regularly across TQ3 and TQ4.
We are MCS-accredited and NICEIC-approved, which means every installation is certified, covered by the Smart Export Guarantee from day one, and eligible for relevant government grants.
Domestic solar in Paignton
Paignton’s residential areas include a mix of Victorian and Edwardian streets close to the seafront, 1960s and 1970s housing estates inland, and newer developments around the town’s edges. Properties on Paignton’s hillsides, particularly those facing south over the bay, often have excellent solar generation potential. We survey each property individually and check orientation, pitch, shading, and roof condition before recommending a system.
Many Paignton homeowners are also adding battery storage at the same time as panels, or returning to add storage to existing systems. A battery captures surplus daytime generation and makes it available in the evening, when grid electricity would otherwise be needed. For households with high evening consumption or an EV charger, a battery significantly improves the financial return from solar.
Our team also carries out electrical work in Paignton, you can find out more here.
- 24/7 emergency support
- Highest professional standards
- Commitment to meeting industry regulations
- Extensive experience in the renewable sector
Holiday lets and second homes in Paignton
Paignton has a significant number of holiday let properties. For furnished holiday let owners with qualifying status, the cost of a solar installation can be claimed as a capital allowance under the Annual Investment Allowance, reducing the effective cost by the owner’s marginal tax rate.
Paignton’s high summer occupancy aligns well with peak solar generation, making the self-consumption profile of a holiday let particularly favourable. We can discuss the specific considerations for holiday let properties at the survey stage.
Contact M&E Contrax
Interested in reducing your energy bills with solar? Contact our experienced Paignton professionals for personalised advice.
Our surveys are free, take around an hour, and cover everything you need to make an informed decision. We serve all of Paignton and the TQ3 and TQ4 postcode areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We install solar PV for homes and businesses across Devon, including commercial rooftops, larger systems, and battery-ready designs built around site usage.
0% VAT applies to all domestic solar and battery storage installations. The Warm Homes Local Grant, through Devon County Council, can fund solar for eligible lower-income households in Mid Devon. For oil-heated properties, the £9,000 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant (July 2026 to March 2027) is available for heat pump installation. We advise on all grant options at the survey stage.
Often yes. Solar panels can be installed on slate and tiled pitched roofs, and many flat roofs are suitable too. Fixings and mounting methods vary by roof type, and we confirm suitability during survey.
The historic town centre of Cullompton has conservation area designation. Installations on roof slopes visible from a highway in the conservation area need a planning check. Most of the newer housing development around Cullompton is outside the conservation area and falls under permitted development. We check the planning position for every property at the survey stage.
Yes. If DNO notification or approval is required, we’ll confirm what applies and manage the process as part of the installation.
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.
