Solar Panels in North East England

Solar Energy Overview: North East England

The North East England electricity region is managed by Northern Powergrid (NEEB), covering 122 postcode districts across 3 counties. With an average of 1229 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 3,441 kWh annually from a 4kW system.

The average electricity price in this region is 23.4p/kWh, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays an average of 12p/kWh for exported electricity. Combined, homeowners save an average of £609 per year with solar panels.

Grid carbon intensity in this region is approximately 190g CO₂/kWh, meaning every kWh of solar energy you generate displaces 190g of carbon emissions.