Lee and team were great from start to finish. The work was done in a timely manner. Everyone left the area clean and tidy afterwards.
Laurence Pulling
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Solar Panels in Newhaven
MCS Certified Solar Installers for Newhaven Homes & Businesses
Solar panels Newhaven — residential streets, harbour-side homes, and light commercial units from Denton to South Heighton. We’re used to BN9’s mix of steep Victorian roofs and larger modern plots, plus shared supplies where flats or workshops sit on one MPAN.
Solar installers in Newhaven: design, install, and aftercare for solar panels, batteries, and EV-ready setups — itemised quotes, no call-centre runaround.
Quick Installation
1–3 days on site
~4 weeks from enquiry to install
Free Quotes
No obligation
Where we cover around Newhaven
We install across Newhaven and roughly 5 miles around it, covering BN9. That's Lewes District Council territory — we handle any submissions on your behalf. Just outside the circle? Ask anyway — we're often already working nearby.
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Newhaven's coverage area, plus our privacy-safe install pins
Coverage in Newhaven
11 areas
Postcodes
BN9
Neighbourhoods
NewhavenDentonSouth HeightonPiddinghoeTarring Neville
Nearby towns we also cover
Pins are privacy-offset by around 100–200m, so the map never shows an exact customer address.
Design · Primary reason
A system that fits your roof
We’re comfortable surveying larger roofs and shared supplies common around BN9.
An install you can trust
We’ll confirm connection limits early and handle the DNO process as part of the project.
Aftercare & monitoring
Monitoring is set up so you can actually track generation and savings day-to-day.
Solar panel installers in Newhaven
Port and industrial heritage around Newhaven can mean three-phase supplies and export limits — we check UKPN headroom early so your quote reflects what the grid can take. If you’re on a tighter terrace near the town centre, we minimise visual impact and keep scaffolding tight.
Coastal installs
Homes near the harbour and the open water at the mouth of the Ouse get more salt air and wind exposure than streets a mile inland. On those BN9 properties we specify corrosion-resistant fixings and components, keep cable routes short and sheltered, and check roof access at survey so the exposed elevations are planned properly before anything is ordered.
What you get5+around Newhaven
- Design matched to your usage
- Battery-ready design (optional now or later)
- Scaffolding arranged where needed
- DNO application + MCS certificate
- Monitoring setup + clear handover
- Tidy install and respectful on-site work
- Straightforward aftercare
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Working in Newhaven
Planning & permissions
Most homes fall under permitted development. If extra checks are needed (for example flats, shared roofs, or conservation areas), we’ll confirm what’s required and handle the paperwork.
Planning for solar in Lewes District
The government's planning data service lists Lewes District Council as the local planning authority for Lewes, Seaford and Newhaven, except where a property is inside the South Downs National Park.
Most solar panels on a house are permitted development, so no planning application is needed. The rules are in Class A, Part 14, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order. Panels must not stick out more than 0.2 metres from the roof slope. They must not sit higher than the highest part of the roof, not counting the chimney. They must be placed so their effect on the building and the area is as small as possible. Class A does not apply at all if your home is listed.
In a conservation area you cannot put panels on a wall, balcony or roof enclosure that fronts a highway, and for a flat roof array you must first ask the council whether its prior approval is needed for how the panels will look, before work starts.
Much of this district is in the National Park. Where a home is inside it, the National Park Authority is the planning authority. It publishes conservation area maps for Lewes, Lewes Malling Deanery and Seaford (Bishopstone), among others.
We confirm the position at survey and handle the submission.
Sources (8)
- Local planning authority dataset: Lewes District Council is listed as a local planning authority for England (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, planning.data.gov.uk)
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 14, Class A: installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on domestic premises (A.1(2) development not permitted, A.2 conditions, as amended by S.I. 2023/1279 and S.I. 2026/896) (The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk))
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, article 2(3) and Schedule 1 Part 1: article 2(3) land means conservation areas, areas of outstanding natural beauty, the Broads, National Parks and World Heritage Sites (The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk))
- Planning: the Planning Committee is the statutory planning authority of the South Downs National Park (South Downs National Park Authority)
- Lewes and Eastbourne conservation area maps: conservation areas inside the National Park in the Lewes and Eastbourne area, including Lewes, Lewes Malling Deanery, Seaford (Bishopstone), Piddinghoe, Rodmell, Southease, Iford, Kingston, Telscombe, Glynde, Firle and Falmer (South Downs National Park Authority)
- Historic Environment and conservation areas: there are 166 conservation areas within or straddling the boundaries of the National Park; permitted development rights normally enjoyed by householders are modestly constrained by conservation area status, and more so where an Article 4 Direction is in place (South Downs National Park Authority)
- Do I live in the National Park? Postcode and place-name boundary checker, with the Authority's own accuracy caveat (South Downs National Park Authority)
- Planning data map for England: search by postcode, UPRN or local planning authority (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Don't see your exact postcode in the coverage list above? We're often nearby — ask and we'll confirm quickly.
Solar Panels Newhaven – Costs & Pricing
Typical installs land between £6,000 and £12,500, depending on roof layout, system size, and whether you add a battery. We'll give you a fixed, itemised quote before any work starts.
Typical system range
£8,300 - £10,200
Itemised after survey
Survey to switch-on
~4 weeks
Includes DNO + paperwork
Equipment cover
30-year panel cover
Plus workmanship cover
Average annual saving
£880/yr typical
Depends on usage + tariff
5+ installations completed in and around Newhaven.
Typical system sizes
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Standard installation
- Solar panels and inverter
- Scaffolding (where required)
- Electrical work and commissioning
- MCS certification
- DNO (grid) application support
- Monitoring setup
- 6-year workmanship warranty
Common add-ons
- Battery storageFrom +£2,500
- EV charger installationFrom +£800
- Bird protectionFrom +£300
- Maintenance planFrom £240/year
Want a price that fits your roof and usage? We'll keep it simple and itemised.
Final price depends on roof layout, access and DNO requirements.
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Calculate your solar savings in Newhaven
Not sure what solar will cost in Newhaven? Use our free calculator to get a tailored estimate — savings, system size, and battery options for your home, based on your actual roof.
Enter your postcode on the right to start. We'll analyse your roof from satellite imagery and show you what a typical install could save you each year.
Satellite roof analysis
We map your roof and sun exposure for your property.
Personalised savings estimate
See estimated annual savings, costs, and payback period.
System & battery sizing
Panel count and battery options matched to your energy use.
No cold calls · MCS certified local installers · Free site survey if you proceed
Solar installation timeline — Newhaven
A straightforward run-through of what happens from first enquiry to switch-on. Projects are typically completed within four weeks of your first enquiry, with the installation itself normally taking 1–3 days.
1
Week 1
Free site survey
2
Week 1–2
Design + itemised quote
3
Week 2–4
DNO + paperwork handled
4
Week 3–5
Installation on-site
5
Week 4–6
Switch-on + monitoring
What happens at each stage in Newhaven
5 steps
Step 1 · 45–60 min
Free site survey
We assess roof space, shading, access and your usage, then confirm a system size that fits.
Step 2 · 2–5 days
Design + itemised quote
You get a clear layout, expected generation, and a fixed, itemised quote so there are no surprises.
Step 3 · 1–3 weeks
DNO + paperwork handled
We handle the DNO application and certification paperwork while we schedule the install.
Step 4 · 1–3 days
Installation on-site
Our team installs and commissions the system with minimal disruption and a tidy finish.
Step 5 · Same day
Switch-on + monitoring
We set up monitoring so you can see production from day one, and help you understand what “good” looks like.
Good to know
- Install day is usually 1–3 days (site-dependent).
- We handle DNO + certification paperwork as part of the job.
- You’ll get monitoring set up so you can track performance.
- Battery storage can be included now, or added later (system-dependent).
Real customer feedback
Solar & battery Newhaven — reviews
Verified Google reviews from homeowners we've helped across East Sussex.
Great company to deal with. Give great advice even if you are looking at a different company to go with. That is why I put my money with them, and have not been disappointed. Always on hand to guide me through everything Solar.
Mark Spowage
Eastbourne (BN24)
Verified Google review
Solar & Battery Questions – Newhaven
Quick Answers About Solar Panels & Battery Storage in Newhaven
The same questions we mark up for Google, shown here for homeowners comparing solar installers in Newhaven
Our flat and workshop share one supply. Does that change what we can fit?
It can. Sometimes several units sit behind one MPAN, which is one meter point. The supply may also be three phase. Then the connection limit and the meter shape the design as much as the roof does. We check what the network will allow before we quote.
What state do you leave the site in?
Clean. A Newhaven customer wrote that the work was done in a timely manner and that everyone left the area clean and tidy. Cabling is run in trunking rather than left on show. The packaging and the offcuts leave with us on the last day.
Will you tell us if solar is not right for our property?
Yes. One Newhaven customer wrote that we give great advice even if you are looking at a different company. If the roof, the shading or the connection limit means the numbers do not add up, we will say so at the survey. We would rather do that than sell you something you regret.
Have you installed solar panels in Newhaven?
Yes. Our project records show 5+ completed installations in and around Newhaven. We cover Newhaven from our base in Eastbourne, across BN9, including Denton, South Heighton, Piddinghoe. We have not published a Newhaven case study yet — the projects we publish are the ones customers have agreed we can show — so ask at survey and we will talk you through comparable systems nearby.
Which council handles planning for solar in Newhaven?
Lewes District Council is the local planning authority for Newhaven. Most domestic rooftop solar is permitted development, so an application is often not needed at all; listed buildings, conservation areas and some flats need extra checks. We confirm which applies during the survey and handle any Lewes District Council submission on your behalf.
Do coastal homes in Newhaven need anything different for solar panels?
Homes near the harbour and the open water at the mouth of the Ouse get more salt air and wind exposure than streets a mile inland. On those BN9 properties we specify corrosion-resistant fixings and components, keep cable routes short and sheltered, and check roof access at survey so the exposed elevations are planned properly before anything is ordered.
How much do solar panels in Newhaven cost?
A typical 4kW install in Newhaven costs £6,000–£8,000. Final price depends on roof layout, system size, and whether you add a battery. We provide a fixed, itemised quote after a survey so you know exactly what's included.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Newhaven?
Most domestic rooftop solar in Newhaven falls under permitted development, so planning permission is often not needed. Listed buildings, conservation areas and some flats can need extra checks. We confirm the position during the survey and handle any Lewes District Council submission on your behalf.
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Our Services in Newhaven
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Related Reading
Helpful guides for Newhaven homeowners
Guide to Octopus Energy Solar Tariffs
Maximise your solar savings with the right export tariff.
Read articleBest Angle for Solar Panels
Roof pitch and orientation, and what they mean for output.
Read articleSolar Panel Maintenance Tips
Keeping a system generating well after switch-on.
Read articleFrom the knowledge base
Reference guides our installers wrote, if you want the detail.
- Panel Orientation Best Practices for UK SolarWhich way your roof faces, and what that does to what you generate.
- SEG Tariff Application ProcessHow you get paid for the electricity you export to the grid.
- Understanding the G98 Application Process for SolarThe permission your installer needs from the local network operator.
Sources and review
Permitted development depends on the building and its setting, so treat the town notes as a starting point, not a decision. Each council section on this page lists its own sources.
- Planning Permission: Solar panels — Planning Portal (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 2 Part 14 — legislation.gov.uk (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023, article 4 — legislation.gov.uk (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/896) — legislation.gov.uk (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Planning data map for England (search by postcode) — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Local planning authority dataset — Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (accessed 2026-09-06)
- MCS: find an installer (the public certification register) — MCS (accessed 2026-09-06)
- Engineering Recommendation G99, Issue 2 (2025) — Energy Networks Association, copy hosted by the GB Distribution Code (accessed 2026-09-06)
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