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Solar panel cost in Huntingdonshire (PE17)

See realistic solar installation costs, savings and payback for PE17 (Huntingdonshire) in under a minute using official UK data. Start with the calculator, then get a no-obligation quote from an MCS-certified installer. You can also ask the SolarByPostcode assistant to sanity-check your roof, bills and plans.

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System Size

Roof Direction

Battery Storage

Export Value

Your Numbers

Break-even
9.7 years
After this, it's pure profit
Upfront Cost
£8,139
What you pay to get started
Annual Benefit
£837
What you save every year
Profit Over 25 Years
£12,796
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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: The official cost per kW is lower above 4 kW, so a 5–6 kW system can pay back a little faster than a 3–4 kW system on otherwise identical assumptions.
  • 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

Panel costs: Uses March 2026 TIC mean installation costs: £1,827/kW up to 4 kW and £1,628/kW above 4 kW.

Other costs: Battery prices are modelled at £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 26.38p/kWh with a 53.94p/day standing charge. Your postcode’s south-facing sunshine yield is 1012 kWh/kW — 3 above the regional median (1009).

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A typical roof here lands around 5.0 kW, with most eligible homes comfortably fitting within 3–6 kW. Each kilowatt of panels produces roughly 1012 kWh per year on a south-facing roof. We value self-used electricity at 26.4p and exported surplus at a baseline 10p via SEG. Use the calculator above for your exact tariff.

Unit rate
26.4p/kWh
Standing charge
53.9p/day
Sunshine yield (south)
1012 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: £837, Upfront: £8,139, Break-even: 9.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 809 kWh 1214 kWh £214 £121 £335 £3,256 9.7 yrs £3,444
3 kW 3036 kWh 1214 kWh 1821 kWh £320 £182 £502 £4,883 9.7 yrs £5,166
4 kW 4047 kWh 1619 kWh 2428 kWh £427 £243 £670 £6,511 9.7 yrs £6,887
5 kW 5059 kWh 2024 kWh 3036 kWh £534 £304 £837 £8,139 9.7 yrs £8,609
6 kW 6071 kWh 2428 kWh 3643 kWh £641 £364 £1,005 £9,767 9.7 yrs £10,331
7 kW 7083 kWh 2833 kWh 4250 kWh £747 £425 £1,172 £11,394 9.7 yrs £12,053
8 kW 8095 kWh 3238 kWh 4857 kWh £854 £486 £1,340 £13,022 9.7 yrs £13,775

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, battery £/kWh = 700.

3 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,003, Upfront: £10,239, Break-even: 10.2 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 1214 kWh 809 kWh £320 £81 £401 £5,356 13.3 yrs £2,670
3 kW 3036 kWh 1821 kWh 1214 kWh £480 £121 £602 £6,983 11.6 yrs £5,054
4 kW 4047 kWh 2428 kWh 1619 kWh £641 £162 £803 £8,611 10.7 yrs £7,439
5 kW 5059 kWh 3036 kWh 2024 kWh £801 £202 £1,003 £10,239 10.2 yrs £9,824
6 kW 6071 kWh 3643 kWh 2428 kWh £961 £243 £1,204 £11,867 9.9 yrs £12,209
7 kW 7083 kWh 4250 kWh 2833 kWh £1,121 £283 £1,404 £13,494 9.6 yrs £14,594
8 kW 8095 kWh 4857 kWh 3238 kWh £1,281 £324 £1,605 £15,122 9.4 yrs £16,978

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, battery £/kWh = 700.

5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,086, Upfront: £11,639, Break-even: 10.7 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 1417 kWh 607 kWh £374 £61 £434 £6,756 15.6 yrs £1,933
3 kW 3036 kWh 2125 kWh 911 kWh £561 £91 £652 £8,383 12.9 yrs £4,649
4 kW 4047 kWh 2833 kWh 1214 kWh £747 £121 £869 £10,011 11.5 yrs £7,365
5 kW 5059 kWh 3541 kWh 1518 kWh £934 £152 £1,086 £11,639 10.7 yrs £10,081
6 kW 6071 kWh 4250 kWh 1821 kWh £1,121 £182 £1,303 £13,267 10.2 yrs £12,798
7 kW 7083 kWh 4958 kWh 2125 kWh £1,308 £212 £1,520 £14,894 9.8 yrs £15,514
8 kW 8095 kWh 5666 kWh 2428 kWh £1,495 £243 £1,738 £16,522 9.5 yrs £18,230

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, battery £/kWh = 700.

7.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,111, Upfront: £13,389, Break-even: 12.1 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 1477 kWh 546 kWh £390 £55 £444 £8,506 19.1 yrs £381
3 kW 3036 kWh 2216 kWh 820 kWh £585 £82 £667 £10,133 15.2 yrs £3,197
4 kW 4047 kWh 2955 kWh 1093 kWh £779 £109 £889 £11,761 13.2 yrs £6,013
5 kW 5059 kWh 3693 kWh 1366 kWh £974 £137 £1,111 £13,389 12.1 yrs £8,829
6 kW 6071 kWh 4432 kWh 1639 kWh £1,169 £164 £1,333 £15,017 11.3 yrs £11,644
7 kW 7083 kWh 5171 kWh 1912 kWh £1,364 £191 £1,555 £16,644 10.7 yrs £14,460
8 kW 8095 kWh 5909 kWh 2186 kWh £1,559 £219 £1,777 £18,272 10.3 yrs £17,276

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, battery £/kWh = 700.

10 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,127, Upfront: £15,139, Break-even: 13.4 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 1518 kWh 506 kWh £400 £51 £451 £10,256 22.7 yrs £-1,236
3 kW 3036 kWh 2277 kWh 759 kWh £601 £76 £676 £11,883 17.6 yrs £1,646
4 kW 4047 kWh 3036 kWh 1012 kWh £801 £101 £902 £13,511 15.0 yrs £4,528
5 kW 5059 kWh 3794 kWh 1265 kWh £1,001 £126 £1,127 £15,139 13.4 yrs £7,410
6 kW 6071 kWh 4553 kWh 1518 kWh £1,201 £152 £1,353 £16,767 12.4 yrs £10,292
7 kW 7083 kWh 5312 kWh 1771 kWh £1,401 £177 £1,578 £18,394 11.7 yrs £13,174
8 kW 8095 kWh 6071 kWh 2024 kWh £1,602 £202 £1,804 £20,022 11.1 yrs £16,056

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, battery £/kWh = 700.

13.5 kWh battery 5 kW example → Annual benefit: £1,144, Upfront: £17,589, Break-even: 15.4 yrs
System Annual output Self-use Exported Bill saving Export income Annual benefit Upfront cost Break-even 20-year net
2 kW 2024 kWh 1558 kWh 465 kWh £411 £47 £458 £12,706 27.8 yrs £-3,553
3 kW 3036 kWh 2337 kWh 698 kWh £617 £70 £686 £14,333 20.9 yrs £-605
4 kW 4047 kWh 3116 kWh 931 kWh £822 £93 £915 £15,961 17.4 yrs £2,343
5 kW 5059 kWh 3896 kWh 1164 kWh £1,028 £116 £1,144 £17,589 15.4 yrs £5,292
6 kW 6071 kWh 4675 kWh 1396 kWh £1,233 £140 £1,373 £19,217 14.0 yrs £8,240
7 kW 7083 kWh 5454 kWh 1629 kWh £1,439 £163 £1,602 £20,844 13.0 yrs £11,188
8 kW 8095 kWh 6233 kWh 1862 kWh £1,644 £186 £1,830 £22,472 12.3 yrs £14,136

Assumptions: south-facing, sensible tilt; self-use shares from site rules; export at 10p baseline. Costs: panels £/kW = 1,628, 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.

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Insights for PE17

Figures below are tailored to PE17 — click through for full league tables.

Solar Payback Index Rank #501 of 2996
9.7 years (UK avg 10.8 years)
~£838 /yr • £8,139 upfront
Standing-Charge Drag Rank #1088 of 2996
23.5% (UK avg 26.6%) drag on savings
£197 fixed • ~£838 /yr value
Aspect Penalty View ranking →
East −22.7% West −20.4%
Typical output loss versus a south-facing roof (lower is better)

Seasonal solar output in PE17

Monthly generation per kilowatt of solar panels

kWh 40 Jan 55 Feb 86 Mar 113 Apr 120 May 120 Jun 121 Jul 110 Aug 95 Sep 68 Oct 48 Nov 36 Dec
Best month Worst month Winter (Dec–Feb) Other months

Winter output: 51.5% of an average month (Dec–Feb)

Best / worst month: Jul / Dec

These figures show output per kilowatt (kW) of panels installed. In winter, a 1 kW system here produces about 43 kWh per month; the average month produces around 84 kWh. So a typical 4 kW home system would generate roughly 174 kWh in winter, or 337 kWh in an average month.

Your Area at a Glance

Your Electricity Rate
26.38p/kWh
Daily Fixed Charge
53.94p/day
Local Sunshine
1012kWh/kW
A 1 kW system generates ~1012 kWh per year. A typical home uses ~2,700 kWh per year.
Typical System Size
5.0kW
For houses & bungalows in this area

Local Property Data

Property Types

No EPC data available for this outcode

Coverage

Huntingdonshire (99%)|Fenland (1%)

Areas Covered

St Ives South, Ramsey, Warboys, Sawtry, Holywell-cum-Needingworth, St Ives East, Alconbury, Hemingford Grey & Houghton + 5 more

Data Sources & Assumptions

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

Electricity rates: Ofgem price cap, Q3 2026

Installation costs: DESNZ/MCS data, March 2026 (TIC)

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.

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