Solar Panels in South England

Solar Energy Overview: South England

The South England electricity region is managed by Scottish & Southern (SSEH), covering 239 postcode districts across 7 counties. With an average of 1434 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 4,016 kWh annually from a 4kW system.

The average electricity price in this region is 24.2p/kWh, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays an average of 12p/kWh for exported electricity. Combined, homeowners save an average of £727 per year with solar panels.

Grid carbon intensity in this region is approximately 195g CO₂/kWh, meaning every kWh of solar energy you generate displaces 195g of carbon emissions.