Meet EPC minimum C requirements, earn SEG income, and increase your property value with solar panels on your buy-to-let properties. A smart investment that pays for itself.
The rental property landscape is changing rapidly. With the government's Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) now requiring all rental properties to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C for new tenancies, and the same requirement extending to all tenancies by 2028, landlords face a clear choice: invest in energy efficiency improvements or face significant fines.
Solar panels represent one of the most effective EPC improvements available. A typical 4kW solar system can improve an EPC rating by 10-20 points, often enough to jump an entire band. Unlike other improvements such as insulation or new windows, solar panels also generate ongoing financial returns through the Smart Export Guarantee and increased property value.
For portfolio landlords, we offer multi-property packages with reduced per-unit costs and a single point of contact for managing installations across your entire portfolio. Whether you have one buy-to-let or fifty, we deliver the same quality of MCS certified installation.
Solar panels deliver multiple financial and compliance benefits for buy-to-let property owners.
Jump 1-2 EPC bands with a single solar installation. Meet the minimum C requirement and avoid fines of up to £30,000 per property.
Earn £100-£300 per year per property through Smart Export Guarantee payments. Income goes to you as the system owner, not the tenant.
Increase property value by 2-4% with solar panels and an improved EPC rating. More attractive to both tenants and future buyers.
Properties with solar attract tenants faster and reduce void periods. Tenants save £300-£600 per year on electricity bills.
EPC improvements vary by property. Additional measures such as insulation may also be required to reach band C. We provide a full assessment before installation.
Pays for itself through property value increase alone, plus ongoing SEG income and compliance with MEES regulations.
Volume discounts for 5+ properties. One invoice, one contact, full portfolio compliance.
Yes. As of 2025, all new tenancies in England and Wales require a minimum EPC rating of C. Existing tenancies must also reach a C rating by 2028. Landlords who fail to comply face fines of up to £30,000 per property. Solar panels are one of the most effective ways to improve your EPC rating, often jumping a property from D or E to a C or B in a single installation.
Get a free assessment of your buy-to-let portfolio. We will advise on the most cost-effective route to EPC compliance and maximum return on investment.