Solar Payback by Region

How long do solar panels take to pay back in my region?

Solar panel payback period varies by UK region due to sunlight hours: SOUTH ENGLAND (London, Brighton, Southampton): 8-10 years. Annual yield: 950-1,050 kWh/kWp. SOUTH WEST (Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth): 8-10 years. Annual yield: 950-1,050 kWh/kWp. MIDLANDS (Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester): 9-11 years. Annual yield: 850-950 kWh/kWp. NORTH ENGLAND (Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle): 10-12 years. Annual yield: 800-900 kWh/kWp. WALES (Cardiff, Swansea): 9-11 years. Annual yield: 850-950 kWh/kWp. SCOTLAND (Edinburgh, Glasgow): 11-14 years. Annual yield: 750-850 kWh/kWp. NORTHERN IRELAND (Belfast): 10-13 years. Annual yield: 800-900 kWh/kWp. KEY: Even in Scotland, solar pays back in under 14 years with 11-19 years of profit remaining.