When people think of solar, they think of rooftop solar on their home, but installing solar panels doesn’t have to mean covering your house roof, in fact, one of the most cost effective ways to enjoy renewable energy is by fitting solar panels on your shed roof. Whether you’re in Essex, Kent, London or anywhere across the South East, SolarTherm UK can help you harness the power of the sun right from your garden.
Why Consider Solar Panels for Your Shed?
A solar shed is perfect for powering lighting, tools, office equipment or even feeding electricity back into your home. With solar technology becoming more affordable, adding a few panels to your garden shed can make a real difference to your energy bills and carbon footprint.
At SolarTherm UK, we’ve been installing high quality and efficient solar panel systems for over 15 years, on residential homes, garden offices and large sheds. Our team ensures every installation is safe, efficient and tailored to your needs.
Can You Put Solar Panels on a Shed?
In most cases you can, solar panels can be installed on almost any shed as long as the structure is strong enough to hold their weight. Sheds made from wood, metal or brick are ideal.
To get the most from your solar panels for sheds, ideally the roof needs to be south facing and if the roof is pitched needs to be pitched at an angle between 30-50°. If your shed has a flat roof, don’t worry, we can install using a mounting system specifically for flat roofs. Your shed roof would need to be large enough to hold 4-6 panels to ensure you get value for money and significant savings on your energy bills, especially if you are looking to power your home and not just the shed.
How Many Solar Panels Does a Shed Need?
The number of solar panels for a shed will depend on your goals and energy use. If you are looking to just power the shed, 2 panels will normally be enough, whereas if you are looking to supplement your home power more panels will be needed to make a significant difference to your energy bills.
Our expert team can assess your shed’s roof space, energy requirements and position to recommend the best system for your needs and usage. Our solar experts may suggest solar panels for your shed roof alongside a larger solar array on the house roof, to supplement you home power.
How Much Do Solar Panels for Sheds Cost?
Installing solar panels on a shed is usually far more affordable than a full home roof system if it is only to power your shed or garden office. If you are looking to connect your shed solar panels to the main house costs can be higher due to wiring needs.
SolarTherm UK offers a free, no obligation quote and design, and we work with you to find the best option for your budget, energy needs and future goals.
Benefits of Solar Panels on Sheds
Adding solar panels to your shed offers a wide range of benefits:
- Power your shed directly, perfect for workshops, garden offices, studios and home businesses.
- Supplement and expand your home solar system without altering your main roof.
- Charge green appliances using shed panels to help power electric vehicles, lawnmowers or heat pumps.
- Gives you back up power with a solar battery installed in the event of a power cut.
- Improve your aesthetic appeal with shed roof solar panels, keeping your home roof clear while still embracing renewable energy.
- Shed installations are usually quicker, easier and cheaper than roof mounted systems.
How SolarTherm UK Installs Solar Panels on Sheds
Our process is straightforward and professional:
- Assessment: we inspect your shed to ensure the roof can safely hold solar panels and how many you can fit on the roof.
- Mounting: we attach anchors and secure a racking system before installing the solar panels. If you have a flat roof on your shed we will install your solar panels using ballast weighted frame.
- Installation: high quality panels are fixed in place and connected to an inverter.
- Connection: we link your system to your home’s consumer unit or a solar battery ready to start generating clean energy.
- Aftercare: the expert team at SolarTherm UK are on hand to answer any questions you may have and complete any maintenance or repair needs that arise.
Most solar shed installations takes less than one day to complete.
Do You Need Planning Permission?
In most cases no planning permission is required for solar panels on a shed. However, if you live in a listed building or conservation area, you may need approval from your local authority. Our solar experts can advise and assist with any permissions required in Essex, Kent or London.
Start Your Solar Shed Project Today
With energy prices still high and sustainability more important than ever, now is the perfect time to install solar panels on your shed.
At SolarTherm UK we’ve been helping homeowners across Essex, Kent, London and South East harness the power of the sun for over 15 years. Whether you want to power your garden office, cut bills or reduce your carbon footprint, we’ll help you find the perfect solution.
Contact SolarTherm UK for a free, no obligation quote and design, tailored to your property, usage and future energy needs. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice.
Your home. Your energy. Your future.
