Solar Panels in Herne Bay

United Kingdom · 51.37°N, 1.13°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,107 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,537kWh

Net Annual Savings

€535

Payback Period

12.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€10,363

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,537 kWh)1,218 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€341
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,319 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€194
Net Annual Savings€535
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

219 kWh
292 kWh
475 kWh
632 kWh
652 kWh
647 kWh
655 kWh
600 kWh
525 kWh
378 kWh
258 kWh
202 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21951
February29268
March475112
April632154
May652162
June647163
July655167
August600152
September525130
October37891
November25861
December20247
Total5,5371,357

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,290 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

59 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.373°N, 1.12857°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
1°
Yearly Irradiation
1357 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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