Solar Panels in Houghton-Le-Spring
United Kingdom · 54.84°N, 1.46°W
Solar Potential
986 kWh per kWp installed capacity
Your Solar Savings Estimate
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Annual Output
4,930kWh
Net Annual Savings
€488
Payback Period
13.8 yrs
25-Year Net
€8,893
Savings Breakdown
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
| Month | Energy (kWh) | Irradiation (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 183 | 42 |
| February | 265 | 62 |
| March | 439 | 104 |
| April | 565 | 137 |
| May | 616 | 152 |
| June | 575 | 145 |
| July | 587 | 149 |
| August | 543 | 136 |
| September | 461 | 113 |
| October | 322 | 77 |
| November | 220 | 52 |
| December | 154 | 36 |
| Total | 4,930 | 1,203 |
Environmental Impact
CO2 Saved Per Year
1,149 kg
Equivalent Trees Planted
52 trees
Optimal Panel Angle
42° tilt
Technical Details
- Data Source
- EU PVGIS v5.3
- Coordinates
- 54.84034°N, 1.46427°W
- System Loss
- 14%
- Optimal Inclination
- 42°
- Optimal Azimuth
- -1°
- Yearly Irradiation
- 1203 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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