Solar Panels in Potters Bar

United Kingdom · 51.69°N, 0.18°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,029 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,145kWh

Net Annual Savings

€497

Payback Period

13.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€9,150

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,145 kWh)1,132 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€317
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,013 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€181
Net Annual Savings€497
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

213 kWh
280 kWh
441 kWh
568 kWh
594 kWh
605 kWh
612 kWh
556 kWh
484 kWh
350 kWh
250 kWh
191 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21350
February28066
March441105
April568140
May594148
June605154
July612158
August556142
September484121
October35085
November25059
December19144
Total5,1451,271

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,199 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

54 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.69353°N, 0.17835°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
0°
Yearly Irradiation
1271 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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