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Solar power

Calculate the estimated costs and savings from PV panels by entering one of the following:

How much space do you have?

m²

What is your budget?

£

How much energy do you use?

kWh per year

 

This calculator assumes annual output of 100kWh per m² and electricity prices of 10p per kWh.