Solar Panels in Cowes

United Kingdom · 50.76°N, 1.30°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,099 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,495kWh

Net Annual Savings

€531

Payback Period

12.7 yrs

25-Year Net

€10,233

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,495 kWh)1,209 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€339
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,286 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€193
Net Annual Savings€531
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

214 kWh
293 kWh
483 kWh
626 kWh
650 kWh
663 kWh
668 kWh
587 kWh
508 kWh
356 kWh
253 kWh
194 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21450
February29369
March483115
April626153
May650162
June663168
July668171
August587149
September508127
October35687
November25360
December19445
Total5,4951,356

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,280 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

58 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
50.76252°N, 1.29781°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
1°
Yearly Irradiation
1356 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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