Our standard assumption is medium 4kwp as this is around the average size of solar pv panels that have been installed on domestic properties.
Commercial solar pv calculator uk.
Feed in tariff rate jan march 2017.
Despite a reduction in tariff rates from 41 4 p kwh in 2010 to 3 79 p kwh in january 2019 rising electricity prices are driving solar pv returns up over the last 2 years.
This is to help you decide whether a pv system is for you.
The table below shows the latest feed in tariffs rates for commercial solar systems in the uk.
Energylink s commercial solar pv specialists are skilled at meeting the demands of large projects which can vary greatly from standard domestic solar systems.
Use the solar energy calculator for an idea as to the benefits you may see from installing a solar pv system.
It allows homeowners small building owners installers and manufacturers to easily develop estimates of the performance of potential pv installations.
You can change the inverter cable loss and other assumptions in the calculator box above if you wish.
Calculations include solar radiation and system losses in a central uk location due to temperature 6 6 and angular reflectance 3 1 as well as other losses e g.
This calculates the approximate output of a system using standards set out in deap.
Typical solar electricity systems usually require 10 20m 2 of unshaded space.
This tool gives estimates based on information you provide and a number of assumptions to indicate potential benefits.
You will be given a clear explanation of the initial costs involved as well as an accurate assessment of the projected feed in tariff payments bill savings and return on investment.
Feed in tariff rate oct dec 2017.
In fact with an average return of 4 8 over 25 years solar panels offer a return comparable to most isa and investment accounts.
Feed in tariff rate july sept 2017.
Ideal for deap calculations or for commercial energy production.
Installing solar panels can be a great decision for your home for the environment and for your savings.
Nrel s pvwatts calculator estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid connected photovoltaic pv energy systems throughout the world.
Solar panels have an average deficiency of around 0 5 1 every year which would mean after 20 years your panels would still be over 80 efficient.
Hopefully you can use our free calculator to determine if solar is a good fit for you.
Feed in tariff rate april june 2017.
Typical returns for a well sited 4kw solar panel installation in january 2019 came in at a surprising 6 50.
Photovoltaic solar panels often include a warranty of 20 25 years however various solar customers have made use of their solar panels long after the warrantied time has finished.
Cables inverter of 15.
All tariff rates are pence per kilowatt hour.
