Solar Panels in Whitstable

United Kingdom · 51.36°N, 1.03°E

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,084 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,422kWh

Net Annual Savings

€524

Payback Period

12.9 yrs

25-Year Net

€10,007

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (22% of 5,422 kWh)1,193 kWh × 0.280 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€334
Injected to grid (78% of production)4,229 kWh × 0.045 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€190
Net Annual Savings€524
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

214 kWh
286 kWh
460 kWh
621 kWh
639 kWh
638 kWh
646 kWh
585 kWh
513 kWh
370 kWh
254 kWh
197 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January21450
February28667
March460109
April621151
May639159
June638161
July646165
August585148
September513127
October37089
November25460
December19746
Total5,4221,331

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,263 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

57 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

40° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
51.3607°N, 1.0257°E
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
40°
Optimal Azimuth
1°
Yearly Irradiation
1331 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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