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Solar Panels in E16 (Newham)

See if solar pays off for you in Newham — price, savings and payback in under a minute (official UK data).

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System Size

Roof Direction

Battery Storage

Export Value

Your Numbers

Break-even
12.5 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£6,104
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£490
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£6,135
After paying itself off, you're this much ahead

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How we calculate this

Solar generation: Based on typical south-facing roof at 35° angle. We account for weather, dirt, and system losses (14%).

How much you'll use directly:

  • Without battery: You'll use about 40% of what you generate. The rest gets sold back to the grid.
  • With 5 kWh battery: You'll use about 70% (battery stores extra for evening use).
  • With 10 kWh battery: You'll use about 75% (more storage means less exported).
  • Panel-only payback: Bigger systems don’t shorten payback—cost and savings rise together per kW.
  • Battery & payback: Batteries raise self-use and cut bills, but added hardware cost often lengthens break-even at typical UK rates.
  • When a battery can still make sense:
    • Evening-heavy usage patterns
    • Time-of-use tariffs / cheap night rates
    • Low export rate vs. high unit rate
    • Heat pump or EV charging synergy
    • Optional backup/resilience (system-dependent)
    • Lower evening-hour CO₂ vs. grid

Costs: Battery prices are typically £700 per kWh. Export tariffs vary by supplier (usually 5–15p per kWh).

Grid connection: Systems up to about 3.7 kW typically need just a notification (G98). Larger systems may need permission (G99).

These are typical values based on average usage patterns. Your actual results will vary based on your roof, shading, and how you use electricity.

Your area in context

In London, the current unit rate is 25.63p/kWh with a 46.06p/day standing charge. Your postcode’s south-facing sunshine yield is 1004 kWh/kW — 13 above the regional median (991).

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A typical roof here lands around 3.0 kW, with most eligible homes comfortably fitting within 3–6 kW. Each kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1004 kWh per year on a south-facing roof. We value self-used electricity at 25.6p and exported surplus at a baseline 10p via SEG. Use the calculator above for your exact tariff.

Unit rate
25.6p/kWh
Standing charge
46.1p/day
Sunshine yield (south)
1004 kWh/kW
Export price (baseline)
10p/kWh

Browse the scenarios below. Each battery size has its own expand — open the one that matches your plan (or just explore). For each system size (2–8 kW) we show annual output, how much you use directly, what gets exported, annual benefit, upfront cost, break-even, and a 20-year net. Negative numbers are possible — that’s the honest trade-off when adding more battery than your usage profile justifies.

No battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £816, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 12.5 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 803 kWh 1205 kWh £206 £120 £326 £4,069 12.5 yrs £2,458
3 kW 3012 kWh 1205 kWh 1807 kWh £309 £181 £490 £6,104 12.5 yrs £3,687
4 kW 4016 kWh 1606 kWh 2410 kWh £412 £241 £653 £8,138 12.5 yrs £4,916
5 kW 5020 kWh 2008 kWh 3012 kWh £515 £301 £816 £10,173 12.5 yrs £6,145
6 kW 6024 kWh 2410 kWh 3615 kWh £618 £361 £979 £12,207 12.5 yrs £7,375
7 kW 7028 kWh 2811 kWh 4217 kWh £721 £422 £1,142 £14,242 12.5 yrs £8,604
8 kW 8032 kWh 3213 kWh 4819 kWh £823 £482 £1,305 £16,276 12.5 yrs £9,833

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

3 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £973, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 12.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 1205 kWh 803 kWh £309 £80 £389 £6,169 15.9 yrs £1,614
3 kW 3012 kWh 1807 kWh 1205 kWh £463 £120 £584 £8,204 14.1 yrs £3,470
4 kW 4016 kWh 2410 kWh 1606 kWh £618 £161 £778 £10,238 13.2 yrs £5,327
5 kW 5020 kWh 3012 kWh 2008 kWh £772 £201 £973 £12,273 12.6 yrs £7,184
6 kW 6024 kWh 3615 kWh 2410 kWh £926 £241 £1,167 £14,307 12.3 yrs £9,041
7 kW 7028 kWh 4217 kWh 2811 kWh £1,081 £281 £1,362 £16,342 12.0 yrs £10,898
8 kW 8032 kWh 4819 kWh 3213 kWh £1,235 £321 £1,557 £18,376 11.8 yrs £12,755

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,051, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 13.0 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 1406 kWh 602 kWh £360 £60 £421 £7,569 18.0 yrs £841
3 kW 3012 kWh 2109 kWh 904 kWh £540 £90 £631 £9,604 15.2 yrs £3,012
4 kW 4016 kWh 2811 kWh 1205 kWh £721 £120 £841 £11,638 13.8 yrs £5,183
5 kW 5020 kWh 3514 kWh 1506 kWh £901 £151 £1,051 £13,673 13.0 yrs £7,353
6 kW 6024 kWh 4217 kWh 1807 kWh £1,081 £181 £1,262 £15,707 12.5 yrs £9,524
7 kW 7028 kWh 4920 kWh 2109 kWh £1,261 £211 £1,472 £17,742 12.1 yrs £11,695
8 kW 8032 kWh 5623 kWh 2410 kWh £1,441 £241 £1,682 £19,776 11.8 yrs £13,866

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

7.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,075, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 14.3 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 1466 kWh 542 kWh £376 £54 £430 £9,319 21.7 yrs £-720
3 kW 3012 kWh 2199 kWh 813 kWh £564 £81 £645 £11,354 17.6 yrs £1,545
4 kW 4016 kWh 2932 kWh 1084 kWh £751 £108 £860 £13,388 15.6 yrs £3,809
5 kW 5020 kWh 3665 kWh 1355 kWh £939 £136 £1,075 £15,423 14.3 yrs £6,074
6 kW 6024 kWh 4398 kWh 1627 kWh £1,127 £163 £1,290 £17,457 13.5 yrs £8,339
7 kW 7028 kWh 5131 kWh 1898 kWh £1,315 £190 £1,505 £19,492 13.0 yrs £10,604
8 kW 8032 kWh 5864 kWh 2169 kWh £1,503 £217 £1,720 £21,526 12.5 yrs £12,869

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

10 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,091, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 15.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 1506 kWh 502 kWh £386 £50 £436 £11,069 25.4 yrs £-2,345
3 kW 3012 kWh 2259 kWh 753 kWh £579 £75 £654 £13,104 20.0 yrs £-17
4 kW 4016 kWh 3012 kWh 1004 kWh £772 £100 £872 £15,138 17.4 yrs £2,311
5 kW 5020 kWh 3765 kWh 1255 kWh £965 £126 £1,091 £17,173 15.7 yrs £4,638
6 kW 6024 kWh 4518 kWh 1506 kWh £1,158 £151 £1,309 £19,207 14.7 yrs £6,966
7 kW 7028 kWh 5271 kWh 1757 kWh £1,351 £176 £1,527 £21,242 13.9 yrs £9,293
8 kW 8032 kWh 6024 kWh 2008 kWh £1,544 £201 £1,745 £23,276 13.3 yrs £11,621

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

13.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,106, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 17.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2008 kWh 1546 kWh 462 kWh £396 £46 £442 £13,519 30.6 yrs £-4,669
3 kW 3012 kWh 2319 kWh 693 kWh £594 £69 £664 £15,554 23.4 yrs £-2,279
4 kW 4016 kWh 3093 kWh 924 kWh £793 £92 £885 £17,588 19.9 yrs £112
5 kW 5020 kWh 3866 kWh 1155 kWh £991 £115 £1,106 £19,623 17.7 yrs £2,502
6 kW 6024 kWh 4639 kWh 1386 kWh £1,189 £139 £1,327 £21,657 16.3 yrs £4,892
7 kW 7028 kWh 5412 kWh 1617 kWh £1,387 £162 £1,549 £23,692 15.3 yrs £7,283
8 kW 8032 kWh 6185 kWh 1847 kWh £1,585 £185 £1,770 £25,726 14.5 yrs £9,673

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 2,035, battery £/kWh = 700.

Figures are illustrative and use the same method as the calculator above. For exact results, adjust your roof direction, tariff, and usage in the calculator.

Insights for E16

Figures below are tailored to E16 — click through for full league tables.

Big-Roof Britain Rank #2056 of 2182
4.0 kWp (UK avg 5.1 kWp)
~8 panels (≈430 W)
Solar Payback Index Rank #1119 of 2997
10.9 years (UK avg 11.3 years)
~£747 /yr • £8,138 upfront
Standing-Charge Drag Rank #2004 of 2997
22.5% (UK avg 21.7%) drag on savings
£168 fixed • ~£747 /yr value

Your Area at a Glance

Your Electricity Rate
25.63p/kWh
Daily Fixed Charge
46.06p/day
Local Sunshine
1004kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~1004 kWh per year. A typical home uses ~2,700 kWh per year.
Typical System Size
3.0kW
For eligible homes in this area

⚠️ This area is predominantly flats. Many residents require freeholder approval for solar installations. System size shown reflects houses and bungalows only.

Local Property Data

Property Types

Houses: 16% • Flats: 78% • Bungalows: 0% Based on 26,666 properties

Coverage

Newham (91%)|Tower Hamlets (9%)

Areas Covered

Custom House, Canning Town North, Royal Victoria, Royal Albert, Canning Town South, Mile End, Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Beckton + 2 more

Data Sources & Assumptions

Solar yield: PVGIS (EU Joint Research Centre), January 2025 data

Electricity rates: Ofgem price cap, Q4 2025

Installation costs: MCS certified installer data, March 2025

Property data: EPC open data (Open Government Licence), aggregated

All estimates are typical values. Actual results vary based on your specific situation, roof characteristics, and usage patterns.

Compare nearby areas

Nearby in London

E13 (Newham)
≈1.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,004 kWh/kWp · +0% vs E16
E6 (Newham)
≈2.9 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,004 kWh/kWp · +0% vs E16
E15 (Newham)
≈3.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,004 kWh/kWp · +0% vs E16
E14 (Tower Hamlets)
≈3.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~991 kWh/kWp · -1% vs E16
SE7 (Greenwich)
≈3.2 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,006 kWh/kWp · +0% vs E16
E22 (Tower Hamlets)
≈3.4 km away
Local sunshine: ~991 kWh/kWp · -1% vs E16

Similar sunshine across the UK

SP7 (Dorset)
~1,004 kWh/kWp · -0% vs E16
NR6 (Broadland)
~1,004 kWh/kWp · -0% vs E16
PE4 (Peterborough)
~1,004 kWh/kWp · -0% vs E16