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Solar Panels in Didcot - New Build & Retrofit Guide
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Solar Panels in Didcot - New Build & Retrofit Guide

James Carey
Dec 11, 2025
2 min read

Solar Installation in Didcot

Didcot has transformed in recent years with major new developments like Great Western Park. This mix of new builds and established properties creates diverse solar opportunities. Here is what homeowners in OX11 postcodes can expect.

Didcot Solar Panel Costs

  • 3kW System: £5,200 - £6,300 - Ideal for terraced homes and starter properties
  • 4kW System: £6,300 - £7,700 - Popular for Great Western Park family homes
  • 5kW System: £7,300 - £8,900 - Great for larger properties in Ladygrove
  • 6kW+ System: £8,800 - £11,500 - For detached homes in surrounding villages

New Build Advantages

Didcot's new developments offer excellent solar potential:

  • Modern Roofs: New build roofs are typically in perfect condition for solar
  • South-Facing Plots: Many new homes are designed with solar in mind
  • EPC Requirements: Adding solar to a new build improves your EPC rating
  • Developer Upgrades: We can work alongside your new build purchase

Harwell Campus Connection

Many Didcot residents work at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The area has a strong technology and sustainability focus, making solar adoption particularly popular among the science park community.

Areas We Cover

Our Didcot coverage includes:

  • Didcot town centre, Ladygrove, and Great Western Park
  • Harwell, East Hagbourne, and West Hagbourne
  • Steventon, Milton, and Sutton Courtenay
  • Abingdon, Wallingford, and Oxford

GWR Commuter Benefits

Excellent rail links to London and Reading mean many residents commute. Battery storage allows you to store daytime solar generation for evening use when you return home.

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Written by James Carey

Senior Renewable Engineer at Carey Electrical. Certified MCS Installer specializing in battery integration and hybrid systems.

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