Home energy upgrades in Aberdeen
We arrange no-obligation surveys and quotes for home energy upgrades in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. Solar panels, battery storage, air source heat pumps and new heating — installed through our MCS-certified partners. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
Arrange your survey
Call us or request a survey online. We cover Aberdeen and nearby areas.
What type of housing is in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen's housing is dominated by granite-built Victorian and Edwardian properties in the city centre and west end — these are solid-walled and distinctive to the area. Suburbs like Cults, Bieldside, and Milltimber have large detached homes from the 1970s onwards. Housing association and council properties around Northfield, Mastrick and Seaton are mostly post-war construction. Newer developments at Kingswells and Countesswells feature modern timber-frame homes.
Roofs and solar panel suitability in Aberdeen
Aberdeen's granite buildings have steep-pitched slate roofs that are structurally sound but can be tricky for solar access due to height and multiple chimney stacks. Suburban detached homes have cleaner, lower-pitched tile roofs with excellent solar potential. The exposed coastal location means wind loading is checked during your survey.
How much electricity do Aberdeen households typically use?
Aberdeen has a relatively high proportion of oil-heated homes in the surrounding rural areas, and gas central heating in the city. The oil price sensitivity of recent years has driven interest in heat pumps and electric heating. Electricity use is standard, with the energy industry workforce generally more aware of energy technology.
Does battery storage make sense in Aberdeen?
Battery storage is well-suited to Aberdeen's suburban detached homes. For the granite tenements in the city centre, battery installation is more challenging but possible where internal space exists. Rural properties outside Aberdeen that are off the gas grid benefit particularly from battery storage paired with solar.
How much daylight does Aberdeen get through the year?
Aberdeen is the sunniest city in Scotland during summer, with very long daylight hours due to its northern latitude — in June the sun is up from before 4am to after 10pm. However, winter days are very short, with the sun setting before 3:30pm in December. This means summer solar generation is excellent but winter generation is lower than further south.
Frequently asked questions
Are solar panels worth it in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is the sunniest city in Scotland during summer, with very long daylight hours due to its northern latitude — in June the sun is up from before 4am to after 10pm. However, winter days are very A no-obligation survey assesses your roof, usage and whether solar makes sense for your specific property — there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
Does battery storage work well in Aberdeen?
Battery storage is well-suited to Aberdeen's suburban detached homes. For the granite tenements in the city centre, battery installation is more challenging but possible where internal space exists. R Your survey checks whether you have suitable space and whether a battery would pay for itself given how you use electricity.
What types of home do you survey in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen's housing is dominated by granite-built Victorian and Edwardian properties in the city centre and west end — these are solid-walled and distinctive to the area. Suburbs like Cults, Bieldside, Every survey is tailored to your property type — we assess what works for your specific home, not a generic recommendation.
Do you cover areas near Aberdeen too?
Yes. We also arrange surveys in nearby areas including Inverurie, Stonehaven, Ellon, Portlethen. If you are not sure whether we cover your postcode, call us on 0141 230 0198 or see our full areas covered page.
Last updated: 28 October 2026. Reviewed by the Scot Energy Efficiency team.