Solar Panel Installers in Devon
You have found installers of Solar Panels (PV) in Devon. The following companies are all solar panel installers serving Devon. View full company profiles for more details on their experience and to get a feel for their skills, accreditations and past work.
Solar Panels in Devon
According to the UK Solar Power County rankings, 30,498 households in Devon are already using solar to save on their energy bills. That's more than any other UK county. Perhaps you are thinking about joining them?
Devon has huge potential for solar PV with roughly 1,175 kWh of solar energy falling on each square metre in the county per year. Not surprisingly, Devon’s solar potential is way above the UK average and is in line with parts of Germany.
Devon homes already account for 110,532 kW of solar generating capacity and a well sited 4kW solar panel system in Devon has the potential to generate 4,105 kWh per year.
How it all Works
- As well as savings from generating your own electricity, the Feed in Tariff pays householders and businesses for every unit of electricity your panels generate.
- The current FIT rate for installations up to 10kW supplying power to a grid connected building is 3.86 p/kWh.
- An additional tariff of 5.24 p/kWh is paid for unused electricity you "export" to the grid.
- Your system must be installed by an MCS accredited installer.
- Your installer should be able to help with the application process and explain any requirements
How Much do Solar Panels Cost in Devon
A solar panel installation will vary in cost based on factors like the size of the system, the type of panel used and perhaps access issues. As a rule of thumb you can expect to pay between £5,000 and £8,000 for a 4kWp domestic system, with the median cost last year of £6,804.
How Much Can You Earn in Devon
Choose system size to see sample returns:
Typical Income and Savings: 3kW Solar System in Devon
| Electricity Generated / Year | 3,079 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £119 |
| Export Income / Year | £81 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £252 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £452 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £9,040 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 4kW Solar System in Devon
| Electricity Generated / Year | 4,105 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £158 |
| Export Income / Year | £108 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £336 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £602 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £12,040 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 5kW Solar System in Devon
| Electricity Generated / Year | 5,131 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £198 |
| Export Income / Year | £134 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £421 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £753 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £15,060 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 6kW Solar System in Devon
| Electricity Generated / Year | 6,158 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £238 |
| Export Income / Year | £161 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £505 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £904 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £18,080 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Devon 20kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 20,525 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £844 |
| Export Income / Year | £538 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £1,682 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £3,064 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £61,280 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Devon 50kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 51,313 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £2,109 |
| Export Income / Year | £1,344 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £4,205 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £7,658 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £153,160 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Devon 150kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 153,938 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £2,694 |
| Export Income / Year | £4,033 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £12,615 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £19,342 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £386,840 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Devon 250kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 256,563 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £4,490 |
| Export Income / Year | £6,722 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £21,025 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £32,237 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £644,740 |
Click to view assumptions- Predicted electricity generation is estimated and averaged over a selection of locations in Devon for installations facing between SE and SW.
- Feed in Tariff income is calculated at a rate of 3.86 p/kWh.
- Export income is calculated at the export rate of 5.24 p/kWh.
- 50% on-site usage is assumed.
- Electricity savings based on an electricity unit price of 16.39p.
Find Installers in Devon
Solar panels are a significant investment, so it's important that you find the right installer for you. We recommend that you get quotes from at least 3 different installers.
Compare Installers Yourself
Use our directory to compare accredited solar panel installers in Devon. You can browse companies, see details of their experience and customer feedback. Shortlist companies to contact them quickly and easily.
Find Solar Installers in DevonGet 3 Solar Quotes
If you prefer, we can do some of the work for you and put you in touch with 3 accredited solar installers. The installers will then telephone you to arrange a site visit so they can provide an accurate quote.
Get 3 Solar QuotesPublic Policy in Devon
Devon County Council’s Energy Policy and Action Plan commits the authority to reduce its energy consumption from corporate buildings, street lighting and transport by at least 2% per year to achieve a 30% reduction from 2012/13 levels by 2030, together with providing 30% of remaining energy consumption from renewable sources by the same date. A total package will reduce carbon emissions by about 50%.
Planning Permission for Solar PV
The planning regulations concerning solar installations in Devon are those which apply to the whole of England. Once certain conditions and limitations are met, domestic solar installations and commercial installations up to 1 MW do not require planning permission. Special rules apply to conservation areas and listed buildings. You can find out if you live in a conservation area and how it might affect your project here: Devon District, Borough and City Council Contacts.
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Over 40% of us get 3 or more quotes when thinking about significant home improvements.
