SolarSolar Panels in Cardiff
Cardiff • 36 postcode districts
Solar Energy in Cardiff
Cardiff in Cardiff receives an average of 1294 hours of sunshine per year across its 36 postcode districts. A typical 4kW solar panel system generates approximately 3,623 kWh annually, saving homeowners an average of £643 per year with a payback period of 9.2 years.
Why Choose Solar in Cardiff?
Cardiff benefits from 1294 hours of annual sunshine, making it a good 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 Cardiff currently benefit from 0% VAT on installation (until March 2027), and eligible households may qualify for additional grants and funding. With a 9.2-year payback period, the investment pays for itself well within the 25-year panel warranty.
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Solar Savings by Postcode in Cardiff
| # | Postcode | Sun Hours | Generation | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CF48 | 1,354hrs | 3,791 kWh | £673/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 2 | CF45 | 1,351hrs | 3,783 kWh | £672/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 3 | CF46 | 1,352hrs | 3,786 kWh | £672/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 4 | CF47 | 1,353hrs | 3,788 kWh | £672/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 5 | CF43 | 1,349hrs | 3,777 kWh | £671/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 6 | CF44 | 1,350hrs | 3,780 kWh | £671/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 7 | CF40 | 1,346hrs | 3,769 kWh | £669/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 8 | CF41 | 1,347hrs | 3,772 kWh | £669/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 9 | CF42 | 1,348hrs | 3,774 kWh | £669/yr | 8.8 yrs |
| 10 | CF38 | 1,321hrs | 3,699 kWh | £657/yr | 9 yrs |
| 11 | CF39 | 1,322hrs | 3,702 kWh | £657/yr | 9 yrs |
| 12 | CF36 | 1,319hrs | 3,693 kWh | £656/yr | 9 yrs |
| 13 | CF37 | 1,320hrs | 3,696 kWh | £656/yr | 9 yrs |
| 14 | CF35 | 1,318hrs | 3,690 kWh | £655/yr | 9 yrs |
| 15 | CF32 | 1,315hrs | 3,682 kWh | £654/yr | 9 yrs |
| 16 | CF33 | 1,316hrs | 3,685 kWh | £654/yr | 9 yrs |
| 17 | CF34 | 1,317hrs | 3,688 kWh | £654/yr | 9 yrs |
| 18 | CF31 | 1,314hrs | 3,679 kWh | £653/yr | 9 yrs |
| 19 | CF24 | 1,284hrs | 3,595 kWh | £639/yr | 9.2 yrs |
| 20 | CF23 | 1,283hrs | 3,592 kWh | £638/yr | 9.2 yrs |
| 21 | CF82 | 1,279hrs | 3,581 kWh | £636/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| 22 | CF83 | 1,280hrs | 3,584 kWh | £636/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| 23 | CF81 | 1,278hrs | 3,578 kWh | £635/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| 24 | CF3 | 1,272hrs | 3,562 kWh | £633/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| 25 | CF5 | 1,274hrs | 3,567 kWh | £633/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| 26 | CF2 | 1,271hrs | 3,559 kWh | £631/yr | 9.4 yrs |
| 27 | CF14 | 1,251hrs | 3,503 kWh | £622/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 28 | CF15 | 1,252hrs | 3,506 kWh | £622/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 29 | CF11 | 1,248hrs | 3,494 kWh | £621/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 30 | CF10 | 1,247hrs | 3,492 kWh | £620/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 31 | CF71 | 1,245hrs | 3,486 kWh | £619/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 32 | CF72 | 1,246hrs | 3,489 kWh | £619/yr | 9.5 yrs |
| 33 | CF63 | 1,214hrs | 3,399 kWh | £604/yr | 9.8 yrs |
| 34 | CF64 | 1,215hrs | 3,402 kWh | £604/yr | 9.8 yrs |
| 35 | CF61 | 1,212hrs | 3,394 kWh | £603/yr | 9.8 yrs |
| 36 | CF62 | 1,213hrs | 3,396 kWh | £603/yr | 9.8 yrs |
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