Rooftop Solar Installation in Antalya

Turn your roof into a power station. Professional on-grid and hybrid rooftop solar systems for homes and businesses.

Rooftop solar panel installation

What Is Rooftop Solar?

Rooftop solar (photovoltaic) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity using panels mounted on your existing roof. In Antalya's Mediterranean climate — with over 300 sunny days per year and a solar irradiance of 1,500–1,600 kWh/m² annually — a rooftop system delivers outstanding returns that few other investments can match.

We install both on-grid systems (connected to the national grid, eligible for net metering) and hybrid systems (with battery storage for energy independence). Our systems range from compact 3 kWp residential installations to 500+ kWp commercial rooftops.

How Rooftop Solar Works

Solar panels absorb sunlight and generate DC electricity. A string or micro-inverter converts this to AC power for your building's circuits. Surplus electricity flows to the grid (earning you net-metering credits) or charges a battery. At night or during cloudy periods, you draw from the grid or battery.

Key Advantages

  • Dramatically reduces or eliminates your electricity bill
  • Earns net-metering credits on surplus generation
  • Increases property value by 4–8%
  • 5–7 year payback period in Antalya conditions
  • 25-year panel performance warranty
  • Low maintenance — no moving parts
  • Eligible for Turkish government incentives (YEKDEM)
  • Reduces carbon footprint by 1–5 tonnes of CO₂ per year

Installation Process

1

Roof Survey

Structural check, orientation, shading analysis

2

Design

Panel layout, inverter spec, yield modelling

3

Permits

TEDAŞ connection application

4

Install

1–3 days professional fitting

5

Commission

Test, monitor, handover

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Panel TypeMonocrystalline PERC / TOPCon
Panel Power450–600 Wp per panel
Panel Efficiency21–23%
Inverter TypeString / Hybrid / Micro
Mounting SystemAluminium rail (flat / pitched)
MonitoringWi-Fi app-based real-time
Panel Warranty25 years performance / 12 years product
Inverter Warranty5–10 years
Workmanship Warranty5 years

Cost & ROI

A typical 10 kWp rooftop system in Antalya costs approximately ₺140,000–₺180,000 all-in (panels, inverter, mounting, cabling, labour, permits). At current electricity prices of ₺3.50/kWh and Antalya's 1,550 kWh/kWp annual yield, this generates approximately ₺54,000 in savings per year. Payback: under 4 years. After payback, 18+ years of essentially free electricity.

Small Home

₺80,000 +
  • 3–5 kWp system
  • 6–10 panels
  • String inverter
  • 25-yr panel warranty
  • App monitoring

Commercial

₺300,000 +
  • 30–100+ kWp
  • Custom design
  • Industrial inverters
  • Net-metering setup
  • EPDK licence

Frequently Asked Questions

What roof types are suitable?

Flat concrete roofs, pitched tile roofs and metal roofs are all suitable. We use ballasted mounts for flat roofs (no penetration) and sealed hook-mounts for pitched roofs.

How much weight do panels add?

Approximately 15–20 kg/m². A 10 kWp system typically adds 300–400 kg total spread over a large area — well within structural limits of typical Turkish buildings. We perform a structural check on every installation.

Do I need a permit?

Systems over 1 kWp require TEDAŞ grid application. In some conservation zones a building permit is also required. We manage all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge.

What happens if my roof leaks?

All roof penetrations are sealed with professional weatherproof boots and covered by our 5-year workmanship warranty. Any leak caused by our installation will be repaired at our cost.

Can I add battery storage later?

Yes. If you opt for a hybrid inverter during installation, adding battery storage later is straightforward. We design all our systems with future battery expansion in mind.

Ready for a Free Rooftop Survey?

Our engineer will visit, assess your roof and give you a detailed, obligation-free quote.

Detailed Financial Analysis: Rooftop Solar ROI in Turkey

Turkey's electricity prices have risen by an average of 45% per year over the past five years, making rooftop solar one of the highest-return investments available. In Antalya and the surrounding region, a correctly sized system typically pays back within 2.5–4 years — a return profile that outperforms most conventional asset classes. The combination of high solar irradiance and rising grid tariffs means that every year of delay costs you in both foregone savings and missed compounding.

System Size Investment Annual Saving Payback 25-Year Saving
5 kWp — Small Home₺75,000₺27,0002.8 yrs₺675,000
10 kWp — Home / Office₺135,000₺52,0002.6 yrs₺1,300,000
50 kWp — Commercial₺560,000₺215,0002.6 yrs₺5,375,000
200 kWp — Industrial / Hotel₺2,000,000₺860,0002.3 yrs₺21,500,000

* Based on ₺3.50/kWh tariff, 15% annual tariff increase, 1,550 kWh/kWp Antalya yield.

Antalya's Solar Advantage: Why This Region Outperforms

Antalya receives 2,956–3,060 sunshine hours per year — roughly double northern Europe and 30% more than Istanbul. The GEPA solar atlas puts Antalya's annual global horizontal irradiance at 1,971 kWh/m², giving installed systems a specific yield of 1,480–1,620 kWh per kWp annually. This means a 10 kWp system generates approximately 15,000–16,200 kWh per year, completely offsetting the average household's consumption.

Net Metering in Turkey Explained

Turkey's EMRA (Energy Market Regulatory Authority) mandated net metering for all grid-connected prosumers in 2019. Under this scheme, surplus generation flows to the grid and is credited against future consumption on a 1:1 kWh basis. The credit is valid for 10 years from installation. Important details:

Choosing the Right Technology

Panel quality varies enormously. Tier-1 (Bloomberg/PVEL classification) manufacturers carry sufficient financial strength to honour 25-year guarantees — lower-tier manufacturers may not. We exclusively install Tier-1 modules: LONGi Hi-MO6, JA Solar DeepBlue, Canadian Solar HiKu, and Jinko Tiger Neo. On the inverter side, Huawei SUN2000, SolarEdge HD-Wave, and Fronius Symo deliver proven 10–20 year field histories.

Mounting Systems: No Roof Left Behind

Every roof type has an engineered solution. Ballasted systems for flat roofs require zero penetrations. Hook mounts for tiled roofs are installed without removing tiles. T-bolt systems attach directly to trapezoidal steel without drilling. All systems meet IEC 61215 and local wind-load calculations for Antalya's coastal conditions.

Maintenance Over the System Lifetime

With no moving parts, solar systems demand minimal upkeep. A twice-yearly panel clean, periodic inverter health check, and remote monitoring platform (included with Huawei and SolarEdge systems) is essentially all that is required. Our IoT monitoring detects underperforming strings or individual panel faults in real time — often before the owner notices.

Environmental Impact

A 10 kWp rooftop system prevents approximately 350 tonnes of CO₂ over its 25-year life — equivalent to planting 175 trees annually. For hotels and businesses with ESG commitments or supply-chain sustainability requirements, rooftop solar provides measurable, verifiable carbon reduction that satisfies both regulatory and customer-facing sustainability goals.