Solar Panels in Orpington

United Kingdom · 51.37°N, 0.10°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,046 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,229kWh

Net Annual Savings

€506

Payback Period

13.3 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,410

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,229 kWh)1,150 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€322
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,079 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

205 kWh
270 kWh
442 kWh
581 kWh
614 kWh
621 kWh
635 kWh
579 kWh
492 kWh
357 kWh
248 kWh
186 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20548
February27063
March442105
April581143
May614153
June621157
July635163
August579147
September492122
October35786
November24859
December18643
Total5,2291,290

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,218 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

55 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.37457°N, 0.09785°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1290 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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