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Solar Panels in Essex
Are you thinking about joining the more than 22,574 Essex households already using solar to save on their energy bills? Perhaps you should.
Essex has huge potential for solar PV with roughly 1,125 kWh of solar energy falling on each square metre in the county per year. That's way above the UK average and in line with parts of Germany.
Essex homes already account for 77,515 kW of solar generating capacity and a well sited 4kW solar panel system in Essex will generate about the same electricity as an average household consumes each 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 Essex
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 Essex
Choose system size to see sample returns:
Typical Income and Savings: 3kW Solar System in Essex
| Electricity Generated / Year | 2,945 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £114 |
| Export Income / Year | £77 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £241 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £432 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £8,640 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 4kW Solar System in Essex
| Electricity Generated / Year | 3,927 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £152 |
| Export Income / Year | £103 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £322 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £577 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £11,540 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 5kW Solar System in Essex
| Electricity Generated / Year | 4,909 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £189 |
| Export Income / Year | £129 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £402 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £720 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £14,400 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: 6kW Solar System in Essex
| Electricity Generated / Year | 5,891 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £227 |
| Export Income / Year | £154 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £483 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £864 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £17,280 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Essex 20kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 19,635 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £807 |
| Export Income / Year | £514 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £1,609 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £2,930 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £58,600 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Essex 50kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 49,088 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £2,017 |
| Export Income / Year | £1,286 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £4,023 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £7,326 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £146,520 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Essex 150kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 147,263 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £2,577 |
| Export Income / Year | £3,858 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £12,068 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £18,503 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £370,060 |
Click to view assumptionsTypical Income and Savings: Essex 250kW Solar System
| Electricity Generated / Year | 245,438 kWh |
| FIT Income / Year | £4,295 |
| Export Income / Year | £6,430 |
| Savings on Electricity / Year | £20,114 |
| Yearly Income and Savings | £30,839 |
| 20 Year Total Income and Savings | £616,780 |
Click to view assumptions- Predicted electricity generation is estimated and averaged over a selection of locations in Essex 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 Essex
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 Essex. You can browse companies, see details of their experience and customer feedback. Shortlist companies to contact them quickly and easily.
Find Solar Installers in EssexGet 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 Essex
Essex Council energy policies which began as far back as 2007 include smart metering in council buildings and energy efficiency measures in schools including biomass and solar PV and water harvesting.
Essex County Council and the City Councils and Local Authorities within the county have a positive and pro-active approach to energy conservation and renewable energy as witnessed by this 50kWp solar PV array installed in December 2014 on the roof of the Chelmsford City Council Civic Centre.
Designated teams of council members throughout Essex work together on a co-ordinated policy for energy management.
Planning Permission for Solar PV
The planning regulations concerning solar installations in Essex 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 get contact details for the relevant authority here: Conservation areas in Essex.
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