Solar Panels in Braintree

United Kingdom · 51.88°N, 0.55°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,070 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,352kWh

Net Annual Savings

€518

Payback Period

13.0 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,790

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,352 kWh)1,177 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€330
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,175 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€188
Net Annual Savings€518
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

215 kWh
288 kWh
461 kWh
606 kWh
621 kWh
628 kWh
629 kWh
574 kWh
507 kWh
368 kWh
261 kWh
195 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21550
February28867
March461109
April606148
May621154
June628159
July629161
August574145
September507126
October36889
November26161
December19545
Total5,3521,313

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,247 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

41° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.87819°N, 0.55292°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
41°
Optimal Azimuth
-4°
Yearly Irradiation
1313 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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