Solar Panels in South West England

Solar Energy Overview: South West England

The South West England electricity region is managed by Western Power (SWEB), covering 267 postcode districts across 7 counties. With an average of 1476 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 4,133 kWh annually from a 4kW system.

The average electricity price in this region is 24.4p/kWh, and the Smart Export Guarantee pays an average of 12p/kWh for exported electricity. Combined, homeowners save an average of £752 per year with solar panels.

Grid carbon intensity in this region is approximately 188g CO₂/kWh, meaning every kWh of solar energy you generate displaces 188g of carbon emissions.