Solar Panels in Dorking

United Kingdom · 51.23°N, 0.33°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,047 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,236kWh

Net Annual Savings

€506

Payback Period

13.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,431

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,236 kWh)1,152 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€323
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,084 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€184
Net Annual Savings€506
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

206 kWh
273 kWh
448 kWh
588 kWh
617 kWh
629 kWh
634 kWh
568 kWh
488 kWh
353 kWh
245 kWh
187 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20648
February27364
March448107
April588144
May617154
June629160
July634163
August568144
September488121
October35385
November24558
December18744
Total5,2361,291

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,220 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

39° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.23228°N, 0.3338°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
39°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1291 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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