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Solar Panels in East Midlands

DNO: Western Power (EMID) • 161 postcodes

£677
Avg Savings/Year
1344
Avg Sun Hours
24p
Electricity Price/kWh
12p
SEG Export Rate/kWh

Solar Energy Overview: East Midlands

The East Midlands electricity region is managed by Western Power (EMID), covering 161 postcode districts across 6 counties. With an average of 1344 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 3,763 kWh annually from a 4kW system.

The average electricity price in this region is 24p/kWh, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays an average of 12p/kWh for exported electricity. Combined, homeowners save an average of £677 per year with solar panels.

Grid carbon intensity in this region is approximately 200g CO₂/kWh, meaning every kWh of solar energy you generate displaces 200g of carbon emissions.

Counties in East Midlands

CountyPostcodesAvg Sun HoursAvg SavingsAvg Payback
Greater London 330 1405hrs £716/yr 10.3 yrs
Leicestershire 21 1355hrs £683/yr 8.9 yrs
Nottinghamshire 30 1315hrs £663/yr 9.2 yrs
Northamptonshire 19 1311hrs £661/yr 9.2 yrs
Derbyshire 23 1293hrs £652/yr 9.4 yrs
Lincolnshire 13 1282hrs £646/yr 9.4 yrs

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