Solar Panels in Leighton Buzzard

United Kingdom · 51.92°N, 0.66°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,021 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,104kWh

Net Annual Savings

€506

Payback Period

13.4 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,446

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (23% of 5,104 kWh)1,174 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€329
Injected to grid (77% of production)3,930 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€177
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
271 kWh
442 kWh
569 kWh
598 kWh
606 kWh
613 kWh
551 kWh
483 kWh
347 kWh
239 kWh
179 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20648
February27163
March442105
April569139
May598149
June606153
July613157
August551140
September483120
October34784
November23956
December17942
Total5,1041,256

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,189 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

54 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.91722°N, 0.65802°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1256 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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