Solar Panels in Eastern England
DNO: UK Power Networks (EELC) • 229 postcodes
Solar Energy Overview: Eastern England
The Eastern England electricity region is managed by UK Power Networks (EELC), covering 229 postcode districts across 7 counties. With an average of 1414 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 3,960 kWh annually from a 4kW system.
The average electricity price in this region is 24.8p/kWh, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays an average of 12p/kWh for exported electricity. Combined, homeowners save an average of £729 per year with solar panels.
Grid carbon intensity in this region is approximately 210g CO₂/kWh, meaning every kWh of solar energy you generate displaces 210g of carbon emissions.
Counties in Eastern England
| County | Postcodes | Avg Sun Hours | Avg Savings | Avg Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | 7 | 1465hrs | £755/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| Norfolk | 35 | 1439hrs | £741/yr | 9 yrs |
| Buckinghamshire | 26 | 1436hrs | £740/yr | 9.3 yrs |
| Essex | 58 | 1408hrs | £726/yr | 9.2 yrs |
| Suffolk | 33 | 1409hrs | £726/yr | 9.2 yrs |
| Hertfordshire | 53 | 1420hrs | £724/yr | 9.4 yrs |
| Cambridgeshire | 51 | 1385hrs | £713/yr | 9.4 yrs |
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