How Our Solar Savings Calculator Works
Our solar savings calculator provides an estimate of the potential savings you could achieve by installing solar panels on your property in Newcastle upon Tyne. The calculator takes into account several key factors to produce its estimates:
Your Monthly Electricity Bill: This gives us an indication of your current energy consumption and how much of that consumption could potentially be offset by solar generation. The higher your current bills, the greater your potential savings.
Roof Area: The available roof area determines how many solar panels can be installed and therefore the total capacity of your system. Each standard solar panel requires approximately 1.7 to 2 square metres of roof space.
Roof Direction: The orientation of your roof significantly impacts how much sunlight your panels will receive. South-facing roofs receive the most direct sunlight throughout the day, whilst east and west-facing roofs receive slightly less but still perform very well.
Household Energy Usage: Your energy consumption pattern affects how much of the solar electricity you generate you will use directly (self-consumption) versus how much you will export to the grid. Households that use more energy during daylight hours will achieve higher self-consumption rates and greater savings.
Important Notes About These Estimates
Please bear in mind that these figures are estimates based on typical performance data for the Newcastle upon Tyne area. Actual performance will vary depending on specific factors such as shading, exact roof angle, weather patterns, and your individual energy usage patterns.
For an accurate assessment of what solar panels could do for your home, we strongly recommend booking a free home survey. Our engineers will carry out a detailed assessment of your property and provide precise savings projections based on your specific circumstances.
Factors That Can Increase Your Savings
- Battery Storage: Adding a battery can increase your self-consumption rate from around 40% to over 75%, dramatically increasing your savings.
- Smart Export Guarantee: You can earn money by exporting surplus electricity to the grid. Current SEG rates range from 3p to 15p per kWh depending on your energy supplier.
- EV Charging: If you have or plan to get an electric vehicle, charging it with solar energy eliminates fuel costs entirely.
- Time-of-Use Tariffs: Some energy tariffs offer cheaper overnight rates. Combined with a battery, you can charge from the grid cheaply overnight and use stored energy during expensive peak periods.
- Rising Energy Prices: As grid electricity prices continue to rise, the savings from your solar panels will increase year on year.
Ready to get started? Request a free home survey or call us on 0330 223 7664.
