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Somerset • 19 postcode districts
Solar Energy in Bath
Bath in Somerset receives an average of 1500 hours of sunshine per year across its 19 postcode districts. A typical 4kW solar panel system generates approximately 4,199 kWh annually, saving homeowners an average of £764 per year with a payback period of 8.5 years.
Why Choose Solar in Bath?
Bath benefits from 1500 hours of annual sunshine, making it an excellent location for solar panels. With electricity prices at around 24.5p/kWh and the Smart Export Guarantee paying for surplus energy, solar is a strong financial investment for homeowners in the area.
Solar panels in Bath currently benefit from 0% VAT on installation (until March 2027), and eligible households may qualify for additional grants and funding. With a 8.5-year payback period, the investment pays for itself well within the 25-year panel warranty.
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Solar Savings by Postcode in Bath
| # | Postcode | Sun Hours | Generation | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BA9 | 1,541hrs | 4,315 kWh | £786/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 2 | BA8 | 1,540hrs | 4,312 kWh | £785/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 3 | BA7 | 1,539hrs | 4,309 kWh | £784/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 4 | BA4 | 1,536hrs | 4,301 kWh | £783/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 5 | BA5 | 1,537hrs | 4,304 kWh | £783/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 6 | BA6 | 1,538hrs | 4,306 kWh | £783/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 7 | BA1 | 1,533hrs | 4,292 kWh | £782/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 8 | BA2 | 1,534hrs | 4,295 kWh | £782/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 9 | BA3 | 1,535hrs | 4,298 kWh | £782/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 10 | BA22 | 1,489hrs | 4,169 kWh | £759/yr | 8.6 yrs |
| 11 | BA20 | 1,487hrs | 4,164 kWh | £758/yr | 8.6 yrs |
| 12 | BA21 | 1,488hrs | 4,166 kWh | £758/yr | 8.6 yrs |
| 13 | BA16 | 1,460hrs | 4,088 kWh | £744/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 14 | BA12 | 1,456hrs | 4,077 kWh | £743/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 15 | BA13 | 1,457hrs | 4,080 kWh | £743/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 16 | BA14 | 1,458hrs | 4,082 kWh | £743/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 17 | BA15 | 1,459hrs | 4,085 kWh | £743/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 18 | BA10 | 1,454hrs | 4,071 kWh | £741/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 19 | BA11 | 1,455hrs | 4,074 kWh | £741/yr | 8.8 yrs |
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