Solar Panels in Southend-on-Sea

United Kingdom · 51.54°N, 0.71°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,092 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,461kWh

Net Annual Savings

€528

Payback Period

12.8 yrs

25-Year Net

€10,126

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,461 kWh)1,201 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€336
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,259 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€192
Net Annual Savings€528
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
289 kWh
460 kWh
616 kWh
643 kWh
643 kWh
650 kWh
596 kWh
519 kWh
369 kWh
263 kWh
200 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21349
February28967
March460109
April616150
May643159
June643162
July650166
August596151
September519128
October36989
November26362
December20046
Total5,4611,338

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,272 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

58 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

41° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.53782°N, 0.71433°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
41°
Optimal Azimuth
-1°
Yearly Irradiation
1338 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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