Solar Array Size and Roof Space

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10 panel solar system on terraced propertyThe smallest system we install is a 10 panel system. This requires about 20 square meters of usable roof space (chimneys and other features may make some of your roof space unsuitable).

Size required for 10 panel solar PV systemA 10 panel (2.45kWp) system in Sussex should produce over 2200kWh of electricity each year. The average home in the UK uses 3300kWh per year, so this can go a long way to reducing your bills.

16 panel solar PV system on a detached houseThe largest system we install has 16 panels, requiring 30 square meters.

Size required for 16 panel solar PV systemA 16 panel (3.92kWp) system should produce over 3500kWh per year – more than the average home uses! As electricity is not produced by solar panels at night, and more is generated in the summer than the winter, you will still have to buy some from your supplier, but you should see your bills drop a long way.