Solar Panels in Basildon

United Kingdom · 51.57°N, 0.46°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,076 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,380kWh

Net Annual Savings

€520

Payback Period

13.0 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,877

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,380 kWh)1,184 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€331
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,197 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€189
Net Annual Savings€520
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,350 €/kWp)€6,750

United Kingdom Solar Policy

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG): £0.03-0.05/kWh typical, up to £0.25 with battery. 0% VAT on solar + battery.

Source: Ofgem, UK BEIS

The savings estimates shown are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual savings depend on your specific installation, roof condition, shading, consumption patterns, and future electricity price changes. Feed-in tariffs and regulations change frequently. Always obtain quotes from certified installers and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Monthly Energy Production

213 kWh
285 kWh
454 kWh
603 kWh
629 kWh
636 kWh
636 kWh
589 kWh
507 kWh
368 kWh
263 kWh
197 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21350
February28567
March454108
April603148
May629157
June636161
July636163
August589150
September507126
October36889
November26362
December19746
Total5,3801,326

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,254 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.56844°N, 0.45782°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1326 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.280 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.045 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,350 EUR/kWp

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