Solar Panels in Edinburgh
United Kingdom · 55.95°N, 3.19°W
Solar Potential
909 kWh per kWp installed capacity
Your Solar Savings Estimate
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Annual Output
4,545kWh
Net Annual Savings
€461
Payback Period
14.6 yrs
25-Year Net
€8,049
Savings Breakdown
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
| Month | Energy (kWh) | Irradiation (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 158 | 36 |
| February | 247 | 57 |
| March | 403 | 95 |
| April | 528 | 127 |
| May | 584 | 143 |
| June | 537 | 135 |
| July | 550 | 139 |
| August | 503 | 125 |
| September | 415 | 102 |
| October | 292 | 69 |
| November | 206 | 48 |
| December | 123 | 30 |
| Total | 4,545 | 1,108 |
Environmental Impact
CO2 Saved Per Year
1,059 kg
Equivalent Trees Planted
48 trees
Optimal Panel Angle
42° tilt
Technical Details
- Data Source
- EU PVGIS v5.3
- Coordinates
- 55.95°N, 3.19°W
- System Loss
- 14%
- Optimal Inclination
- 42°
- Optimal Azimuth
- -1°
- Yearly Irradiation
- 1108 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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