Solar Panels in West Midlands

Solar Energy Overview: West Midlands

The West Midlands electricity region is managed by Western Power (WMID), covering 204 postcode districts across 6 counties. With an average of 1281 sun hours per year, solar panels in this region generate approximately 3,587 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 £646 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.