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Why solar makes sense here

Gosport’s peninsula setting means sunshine hours are up there with the best in the country.

The Gosport peninsula sits on the south coast between Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent, catching around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year — on par with the Isle of Wight and better than most of the country. Between the post-war estates around Bridgemary and Rowner, the Georgian villages of Alverstoke and Anglesey, and the modern harbour redevelopments, there’s a lot to work with here.

One of the sunniest parts of the country. Gosport’s coastal position means genuinely high solar irradiance — every panel earns more here than the same panel would in the Midlands or the North.
Post-war estates have decent roofs. Bridgemary, Rowner and Elson have thousands of 1950s–70s semis and detached homes with south- or west-facing roofs that suit a 4–5 kW system.
Alverstoke & Lee-on-the-Solent go bigger. Larger detached properties in Alverstoke, Anglesey and Lee-on-the-Solent often justify 5–7 kW systems with battery and EV charger.
SSEN handles the grid paperwork. Southern Electric (SSEN) runs the grid across the Gosport peninsula. Any decent installer files the G98 or G99 with them on your behalf — you shouldn’t have to touch it.

Worth knowing

A few Gosport-specific things to check

Most Gosport homes are straightforward for solar. But the peninsula’s mix of Georgian villages, ex-MOD housing and coastal setting means a few property types need extra thought — worth flagging up front so a good installer can plan around them.

Alverstoke & conservation areas

Alverstoke village, Anglesey and parts of the older town centre sit in conservation areas with lots of Georgian and Regency architecture. Rear-facing slopes are normally OK under permitted development, while street-facing panels usually need planning consent. Gosport Borough Council can confirm in a quick call.

Coastal / salt-air mounting

The whole Gosport peninsula sits within a mile of the sea, so mounting hardware matters. Use stainless steel or marine-grade aluminium brackets and fixings rather than galvanised steel — the salt-air corrodes cheap hardware fast. Any decent Gosport-local installer already specs this — worth checking on your quote.

Ex-military housing

Gosport has thousands of ex-MOD houses from the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm years, particularly around Rowner and Bridgemary. Private owners can install solar as normal, though older MOD-built properties sometimes have unusual roof structures worth a proper survey. Serving forces accommodation still needs MOD permission — usually a non-starter.

Older town-centre terraces

Central Gosport, Forton and Brockhurst have plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with smaller roof footprints. Most end up with 3–4 kW systems rather than 5–6 kW — still well worth doing, but a proper site survey matters more when space is tight.

Coverage

Areas we cover across Gosport

Full coverage across PO12 and PO13, plus edge coverage of PO14. If you’re just outside those postcodes, fill in the form anyway — we can usually help.

PO12

Gosport town & Alverstoke

Gosport town centre, Alverstoke, Anglesey, Elson, Forton, Brockhurst, Haslar, Clayhall, Priddy’s Hard — from Victorian terraces to Georgian conservation and modern harbour-side redevelopment.

PO13

Lee-on-the-Solent & north

Lee-on-the-Solent, Rowner, Bridgemary, Stubbington (partly), Peel Common — a mix of Solent-side detached properties, post-war estates and ex-MOD housing.

PO14

Titchfield & edge coverage

Titchfield, Warsash, Sarisbury, Locks Heath (partly), Stubbington (partly) — older Titchfield village stock plus 1970s–90s estates on the Fareham side of the peninsula.

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Gosport solar · FAQ

Things Gosport homeowners often ask

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Gosport?

For most Gosport homes, no. Solar panels on a house are usually permitted development. The main exceptions are properties in conservation areas (Alverstoke village, Anglesey and parts of the older town centre), listed buildings, and panels sitting forward of the principal elevation. Gosport Borough Council can confirm if you’re unsure — and any good installer will flag it before quoting.

Does the coastal / salt-air environment affect solar?

The panels themselves are fine — tempered glass handles marine environments well. What matters is the mounting hardware. Gosport sits on a peninsula, so most of the town is within a mile of the sea. Use stainless steel or marine-grade aluminium brackets and fixings rather than cheap galvanised steel, which corrodes fast in this environment. Any decent Gosport-local installer already specs this — worth checking on your quote.

What about ex-military housing in Rowner and Bridgemary?

Depends on the ownership. Gosport has a lot of ex-MOD housing from the Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm base years. If it’s been sold off to a private owner, you’re a normal freeholder and solar is a straightforward install — though older MOD-built properties sometimes have unusual roof structures worth a proper survey. If it’s still MOD or Service Family Accommodation, you can’t install without MOD permission, which is usually a non-starter.

How big a solar system does a typical Gosport home need?

Most three- or four-bed homes in Bridgemary, Rowner, Elson or Lee-on-the-Solent end up with a 4–5 kW system — usually 10 to 13 panels. Central Gosport terraces have smaller roofs and typically fit 3–4 kW. Larger detached properties in Alverstoke or the newer Priddy’s Hard development often go 5–7 kW. Right size depends on your roof, your usage and whether you want a battery.

Which postcodes around Gosport do you cover?

We cover PO12 (Gosport town, Alverstoke, Elson, Forton, Brockhurst) and PO13 (Lee-on-the-Solent, Rowner, Bridgemary, Anglesey, Stubbington) in full. We also cover parts of PO14 (Titchfield, Warsash, Sarisbury) on the edges. If you’re on the boundary and not sure, fill in the form and we’ll come back to you.

Is it really free?

Free for homeowners, always. The installers pay us for the introduction — that’s how the model works. You never see a bill.

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