Solar panels, batteries and heat pumps in the Scottish Borders
The Borders is a region of stone-built market towns, farmsteads and scattered rural homes — many off the gas grid. We arrange no-obligation surveys and quotes across the region, with installation by our MCS-certified partners. Interest-free credit up to £30,000, subject to status.
Key facts
- Covers Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso, Melrose, Selkirk and Jedburgh.
- Stone-built townhouses and farmsteads take solar well — roof checked first.
- Many rural Borders homes are off gas and heated by oil or LPG.
- Battery storage popular for rural properties with limited grid capacity.
- Dispersed population means survey timing may be a little longer.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
Can you put solar panels on a stone-built Borders property?
Yes — many stone-built Borders townhouses and farmsteads take solar panels well. The surveyor checks roof structure, orientation and any slate or listed-building features before recommending a system size. See how the survey works.
Borders towns like Kelso, Melrose and Peebles have conservation areas with stone-built frontages. The surveyor checks whether any restrictions apply to your street and advises on discreet placement where needed.
I heat my rural Borders home with oil or LPG — can a heat pump replace it?
An air source heat pump can replace oil or LPG boilers in many rural homes, but insulation and radiator sizing must be checked first. A surveyor carries out a full heat loss assessment to confirm suitability and size the system correctly for your property.
The Borders has a high proportion of off-gas rural properties, making heat-pump retrofits a common consideration for farmsteads and cottages across the region.
Is battery storage useful for rural Borders properties?
Battery storage is popular in rural Borders homes because it increases self-sufficiency and helps where grid capacity is limited. A surveyor advises on the right capacity for your usage and how much surplus generation you might expect.
How does the Borders' rural nature affect survey timing?
The Borders is largely rural and dispersed, so survey timing may be a little longer than in the Central Belt. We give you a realistic estimate of when a surveyor can reach you when you enquire.
Nearby areas we also cover
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Stirling & Central Scotland
- Glasgow & the Clyde Valley
- All areas covered in Scotland
Frequently asked questions — the Borders
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I heat my rural Borders home with oil or LPG — can a heat pump replace it?+
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How does the Borders' rural nature affect survey timing?+
Is battery storage useful for rural Borders properties?+
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