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. Agricultural buildings typically fall under agricultural permitted development, which allows solar installation without a standard planning application in most cases. We design and install agricultural solar systems, including larger commercial installations on farm buildings across the EX20 area.
For many homes and businesses in Plymouth, 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.
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.
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.
For many homes and businesses in Devon, 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.
There is no universal grant for all homeowners, but several routes exist. The Warm Homes Local Grant, delivered through Torbay Council, can fund a solar and battery installation at no cost for eligible lower-income households. ECO4 is available until December 2026 for qualifying households. 0% VAT applies to all domestic solar and battery installations until at least March 2027. Our team advises on grant eligibility at the survey stage.
