Solar Panels in Bishops Stortford

United Kingdom · 51.87°N, 0.16°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,040 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,201kWh

Net Annual Savings

€503

Payback Period

13.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,325

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,201 kWh)1,144 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€320
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,057 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€183
Net Annual Savings€503
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

204 kWh
277 kWh
446 kWh
586 kWh
607 kWh
617 kWh
619 kWh
566 kWh
498 kWh
356 kWh
247 kWh
177 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20447
February27765
March446106
April586143
May607151
June617156
July619159
August566144
September498124
October35686
November24758
December17741
Total5,2011,280

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,212 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.87113°N, 0.15868°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
-6°
Yearly Irradiation
1280 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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