South-East Facing Solar
Find the right system size for your roof
Panel count depends on your electricity use, roof space and direction — not on a rule of thumb. Get a recommended size and what it should cost.
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Find the right system size for your roof
Panel count depends on your electricity use, roof space and direction — not on a rule of thumb. Get a recommended size and what it should cost.
Size My SystemIs a south-east roof good for solar?
A south-east facing roof is excellent for solar: OUTPUT: 95% of a due-south roof. ADVANTAGE: earlier morning generation (peak 9am-1pm instead of 11am-2pm). Better for: (1) Morning routines — kettle, toaster, hair dryer all from solar. (2) Home workers starting at 9am. (3) Running the washing machine/dishwasher mid-morning. (4) Battery charging starts earlier (battery full by 1pm instead of 3pm). A 4kW south-east system: 3,325-3,990 kWh/yr. Savings: £550-£1,050/yr. Virtually identical to south-west — both are excellent orientations. DO NOT let anyone tell you a SE roof is 'unsuitable' for solar.
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Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
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Find the right system size for your roof
Panel count depends on your electricity use, roof space and direction — not on a rule of thumb. Get a recommended size and what it should cost.
Size My SystemFree calculator. No contact details required to see your result.