Croft house on a hillside, Isle of Lewis
PŪRA CLEAN ENERGY

Solar, battery & wind power for island homes

Local advice, trusted equipment and qualified installers for homes, crofts and holiday lets across the Isle of Lewis & Harris. One point of contact, on the island, from first visit to switch on.

WHAT WE DO

Clean energy, without the hassle of arranging it from the mainland

Getting solar or a battery fitted on the islands usually means chasing mainland companies who have never seen your property. We're here on Lewis. We look at your home, help you choose the right system, and bring in the right people to fit it.

Local Site Visits

We come to you, look at your roof, ground, wind exposure and energy use, and talk through what makes sense.

Proven Equipment

Victron Energy inverters and controllers with Pytes lithium batteries, trusted in off-grid and marine systems worldwide.

Qualified Installers

Every job fitted and certified by qualified, accredited installers, with the paperwork and grid notification handled.

SYSTEMS

The right system for your property

Every island property is different. These are the systems we help with most.

Grid connected homes

Solar panels & battery storage

Generate your own power, store it for the evening and cut what you buy from the grid.

  • Roof or ground mounted solar arrays
  • Home batteries to use more of your own solar
  • Backup power when the island grid goes down
  • Monitoring on your phone
Crofts, cabins & outbuildings

Off-grid power systems

For properties with no grid connection, or where connecting would cost more than going it alone.

  • Solar, battery and inverter systems sized to your needs
  • Generator backup for long, dark winters
  • Power for crofts, sheds, workshops and bothies
  • Systems that can grow as you add more
Exposed sites

Wind & hybrid systems

The islands have wind in abundance. Paired with solar, a small turbine keeps batteries charged through winter.

  • Small wind turbines matched to your site
  • Wind and solar hybrids for year round generation
  • Honest advice on output and storm survival
  • Help with planning requirements
Self-catering hosts

Energy for holiday lets

Lower running costs and a green story guests value, from the team that already looks after your changeovers.

  • Solar and batteries to cut energy bills
  • EV charging for guests
  • Plug-in solar for smaller units and pods
  • Installation timed around your bookings
BUILT FOR THE ISLANDS

Island conditions need island thinking

A system that works in Surrey will not always survive a Hebridean winter. We design for the place you actually live.

Wind & Storms

Mountings, turbines and panels specified for gale force winds.

Salt Air

Corrosion resistant fixings and enclosures for coastal sites.

Short Winter Days

Battery and backup sized for December, not just June.

Grid Limits

Help with SSEN connections and notifications on a constrained island network.

HOW IT WORKS

From first chat to switch on

1

Get In Touch

Tell us about your property and what you want to achieve.

2

Site Visit

We visit, assess your site and energy use, and answer your questions.

3

Design & Quote

A clear, no obligation quote for a system designed around you.

4

Install & Support

Fitted by qualified installers, with a local contact for aftercare.

FOR INSTALLERS & SUPPLIERS

Your local route into island homes

Pūra Clean Energy is based in the Outer Hebrides and works as the local route into island households for clean energy companies.

Reach island customers without building a base here

We're looking to partner with solar, battery and wind installers who want to work on the islands. We bring an established local presence and act as your agent on the ground, so you can reach island homes without the cost or complexity of building that presence yourselves.

Talk Partnerships
  • Local lead generation and customer relationships
  • Site visits and surveys before you travel
  • Knowledge of ferries, access and island logistics
  • On-island point of contact for customers and aftercare
  • Established presence across Lewis & Harris

Equipment supplied through Callidus Trade, UK distributors for Victron Energy and Pytes.

QUESTIONS

Solar on the islands: common questions

Can I get solar panels installed on the Isle of Lewis and Harris?

Yes. Pūra Clean Energy is based on Lewis and arranges local site visits, supplies proven Victron and Pytes equipment, and brings in qualified installers, so you have one local point of contact from first visit to switch on.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in the Western Isles?

Most roof mounted solar on houses in Scotland counts as permitted development, but listed buildings, conservation areas, ground mounted arrays and wind turbines can need permission from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. We check this as part of your site visit.

What if my croft or house has no grid connection?

You can ask SSEN for a connection quote, or run the property entirely on an off-grid system of solar, batteries and backup generation. We can help you compare the two so you choose the better value option.

Is plug-in solar legal in Scotland?

Yes. Since 27 August 2026, compliant plug-in solar kits with an output of up to 800W can be plugged into a standard socket in Great Britain. Only one kit is allowed per household, it must be on the approved register, and kits with batteries are not covered. Plug-in solar only works on a property that already has a grid supply.

Does solar power work through a Hebridean winter?

Solar output drops sharply in December and January, so we size battery storage and backup for winter, not just summer. On exposed sites, adding a small wind turbine can keep batteries charged when the sun is low.

Do you work with solar and wind installers?

Yes. We act as the local route into island homes for clean energy installers, providing leads, site surveys, local knowledge and an on-island point of contact, so installers can work here without building their own base.

GET IN TOUCH

Let's talk about your energy

Matthew Sheppard, Pūra Clean Energy

Tell us a little about your property, or your business if you're an installer, and we'll get back to you, usually within one working day.

Isle of Lewis & Harris +44 7888 207030