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Solar Panels in NR15 (South Norfolk)

See if solar pays off for you in South Norfolk — 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
11.9 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£12,207
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£1,026
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£13,441
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 Eastern, the current unit rate is 26.53p/kWh with a 48.25p/day standing charge. Your postcode’s south-facing sunshine yield is 1029 kWh/kW — 20 above the regional median (1009).

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A typical roof here lands around 6.0 kW, with most eligible homes comfortably fitting within 3–6 kW. Each kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1029 kWh per year on a south-facing roof. We value self-used electricity at 26.5p and exported surplus at a baseline 10p via SEG. Use the calculator above for your exact tariff.

Unit rate
26.5p/kWh
Standing charge
48.2p/day
Sunshine yield (south)
1029 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: £855, Upfront: £10,173, Break-even: 11.9 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 823 kWh 1235 kWh £218 £124 £342 £4,069 11.9 yrs £2,771
3 kW 3088 kWh 1235 kWh 1853 kWh £328 £185 £513 £6,104 11.9 yrs £4,156
4 kW 4117 kWh 1647 kWh 2470 kWh £437 £247 £684 £8,138 11.9 yrs £5,541
5 kW 5147 kWh 2059 kWh 3088 kWh £546 £309 £855 £10,173 11.9 yrs £6,926
6 kW 6176 kWh 2470 kWh 3706 kWh £655 £371 £1,026 £12,207 11.9 yrs £8,312
7 kW 7205 kWh 2882 kWh 4323 kWh £765 £432 £1,197 £14,242 11.9 yrs £9,697
8 kW 8234 kWh 3294 kWh 4941 kWh £874 £494 £1,368 £16,276 11.9 yrs £11,082

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: £1,025, Upfront: £12,273, Break-even: 12.0 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 1235 kWh 823 kWh £328 £82 £410 £6,169 15.0 yrs £2,032
3 kW 3088 kWh 1853 kWh 1235 kWh £492 £124 £615 £8,204 13.3 yrs £4,098
4 kW 4117 kWh 2470 kWh 1647 kWh £655 £165 £820 £10,238 12.5 yrs £6,163
5 kW 5147 kWh 3088 kWh 2059 kWh £819 £206 £1,025 £12,273 12.0 yrs £8,229
6 kW 6176 kWh 3706 kWh 2470 kWh £983 £247 £1,230 £14,307 11.6 yrs £10,295
7 kW 7205 kWh 4323 kWh 2882 kWh £1,147 £288 £1,435 £16,342 11.4 yrs £12,361
8 kW 8234 kWh 4941 kWh 3294 kWh £1,311 £329 £1,640 £18,376 11.2 yrs £14,427

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: £1,110, Upfront: £13,673, Break-even: 12.3 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 1441 kWh 618 kWh £382 £62 £444 £7,569 17.0 yrs £1,312
3 kW 3088 kWh 2162 kWh 926 kWh £573 £93 £666 £9,604 14.4 yrs £3,718
4 kW 4117 kWh 2882 kWh 1235 kWh £765 £124 £888 £11,638 13.1 yrs £6,125
5 kW 5147 kWh 3603 kWh 1544 kWh £956 £154 £1,110 £13,673 12.3 yrs £8,531
6 kW 6176 kWh 4323 kWh 1853 kWh £1,147 £185 £1,332 £15,707 11.8 yrs £10,937
7 kW 7205 kWh 5044 kWh 2162 kWh £1,338 £216 £1,554 £17,742 11.4 yrs £13,343
8 kW 8234 kWh 5764 kWh 2470 kWh £1,529 £247 £1,776 £19,776 11.1 yrs £15,749

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: £1,136, Upfront: £15,423, Break-even: 13.6 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 1503 kWh 556 kWh £399 £56 £454 £9,319 20.5 yrs £-234
3 kW 3088 kWh 2254 kWh 834 kWh £598 £83 £681 £11,354 16.7 yrs £2,275
4 kW 4117 kWh 3006 kWh 1112 kWh £797 £111 £909 £13,388 14.7 yrs £4,783
5 kW 5147 kWh 3757 kWh 1390 kWh £997 £139 £1,136 £15,423 13.6 yrs £7,291
6 kW 6176 kWh 4508 kWh 1667 kWh £1,196 £167 £1,363 £17,457 12.8 yrs £9,799
7 kW 7205 kWh 5260 kWh 1945 kWh £1,395 £195 £1,590 £19,492 12.3 yrs £12,308
8 kW 8234 kWh 6011 kWh 2223 kWh £1,595 £222 £1,817 £21,526 11.8 yrs £14,816

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: £1,153, Upfront: £17,173, Break-even: 14.9 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 1544 kWh 515 kWh £410 £51 £461 £11,069 24.0 yrs £-1,847
3 kW 3088 kWh 2316 kWh 772 kWh £614 £77 £692 £13,104 18.9 yrs £729
4 kW 4117 kWh 3088 kWh 1029 kWh £819 £103 £922 £15,138 16.4 yrs £3,305
5 kW 5147 kWh 3860 kWh 1287 kWh £1,024 £129 £1,153 £17,173 14.9 yrs £5,881
6 kW 6176 kWh 4632 kWh 1544 kWh £1,229 £154 £1,383 £19,207 13.9 yrs £8,458
7 kW 7205 kWh 5404 kWh 1801 kWh £1,434 £180 £1,614 £21,242 13.2 yrs £11,034
8 kW 8234 kWh 6176 kWh 2059 kWh £1,638 £206 £1,844 £23,276 12.6 yrs £13,610

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: £1,170, Upfront: £19,623, Break-even: 16.8 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2059 kWh 1585 kWh 473 kWh £421 £47 £468 £13,519 28.9 yrs £-4,161
3 kW 3088 kWh 2378 kWh 710 kWh £631 £71 £702 £15,554 22.2 yrs £-1,517
4 kW 4117 kWh 3170 kWh 947 kWh £841 £95 £936 £17,588 18.8 yrs £1,127
5 kW 5147 kWh 3963 kWh 1184 kWh £1,051 £118 £1,170 £19,623 16.8 yrs £3,772
6 kW 6176 kWh 4755 kWh 1420 kWh £1,262 £142 £1,404 £21,657 15.4 yrs £6,416
7 kW 7205 kWh 5548 kWh 1657 kWh £1,472 £166 £1,638 £23,692 14.5 yrs £9,060
8 kW 8234 kWh 6341 kWh 1894 kWh £1,682 £189 £1,872 £25,726 13.7 yrs £11,705

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 NR15

Figures below are tailored to NR15 — click through for full league tables.

Big-Roof Britain Rank #191 of 2182
6.2 kWp (UK avg 5.1 kWp)
~13 panels (≈430 W)
Solar Payback Index Rank #417 of 2997
10.4 years (UK avg 11.3 years)
~£1,179 /yr • £12,207 upfront
Standing-Charge Drag Rank #230 of 2997
14.9% (UK avg 21.7%) drag on savings
£176 fixed • ~£1,179 /yr value

Your Area at a Glance

Your Electricity Rate
26.53p/kWh
Daily Fixed Charge
48.25p/day
Local Sunshine
1029kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~1029 kWh per year. A typical home uses ~2,700 kWh per year.
Typical System Size
6.0kW
For houses & bungalows in this area

Local Property Data

Property Types

Houses: 66% • Flats: 2% • Bungalows: 32% Based on 3,731 properties

Coverage

South Norfolk (99%)|Broadland (1%)

Areas Covered

Newton Flotman, Forncett, Stratton, Hempnall, Brooke, Bunwell, Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole + 6 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 Eastern

NR14 (South Norfolk)
≈10.0 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,057 kWh/kWp · +3% vs NR15
IP20 (South Norfolk)
≈11.5 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,030 kWh/kWp · +0% vs NR15
NR18 (South Norfolk)
≈12.2 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,010 kWh/kWp · -2% vs NR15
NR4 (Norwich)
≈12.2 km away
Local sunshine: ~999 kWh/kWp · -3% vs NR15
NR16 (Breckland)
≈12.5 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,014 kWh/kWp · -2% vs NR15
NR35 (East Suffolk)
≈13.8 km away
Local sunshine: ~1,032 kWh/kWp · +0% vs NR15

Similar sunshine across the UK

TR1 (Cornwall)
~1,029 kWh/kWp · -0% vs NR15
RH16 (Mid Sussex)
~1,029 kWh/kWp · -0% vs NR15
SA62 (Pembrokeshire)
~1,029 kWh/kWp · -0% vs NR15