Solar Savings Guide UK 2026
How do solar panel savings work?
2026 solar savings guide: HOW savings work: self-consumption (saves 24.5p/kWh) + SEG exports (earns 4-15p/kWh). HOW MUCH: £580/yr (no battery) to £1,100/yr (battery + smart tariff) for 4kW. WHAT AFFECTS SAVINGS: system size, self-consumption rate, roof direction, SEG tariff, battery, location. HOW TO MAXIMISE: run appliances 10am-3pm, add battery, use Octopus Flux/Go, install diverter for hot water. MONTH BY MONTH: summer £65-£76/month, winter £12-£21/month, spring/autumn £32-£60/month.
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