Free UK solar calculators

Estimate your savings, payback period, system size and more — using real UK sun hours, Ofgem electricity rates and Smart Export Guarantee tariffs. No signup, no email wall.

12
UK regions
£684
avg annual saving
9.4 yr
avg payback
0% VAT
on installations
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Solar savings calculator

See your annual savings, payback period and 25-year profit based on your region and roof.

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How many panels do I need?

Panel count by your usage and UK region sun hours.

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Solar panel cost calculator

Installed cost by system size, with 0% VAT applied.

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Solar ROI / payback

Return on investment over 25 years, with rate inflation.

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Battery / Powerwall ROI

Is a home battery worth it with your tariff?

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SEG export calculator

Income from exporting surplus to the grid.

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Solar EV charging calculator

Charge your EV with solar — savings vs petrol & grid, % coverage, panels needed.

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Guides

Guide

Is solar worth it in the UK? (2026)

Real costs, savings, payback periods and who should skip — based on MCS, Ofgem & EST data.

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SEG explained: best export rates 2026

Every UK supplier's SEG rate compared. How much you can earn, eligibility, how to switch.

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UK solar panel costs 2026

Full price breakdown by system size, what drives the price, 0% VAT impact, how to get cheaper.

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How many solar panels do I need? (2026)

Panel count by house size, usage, roof space and region — with the exact formula.

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Plug-in solar panels UK (2026)

Legal from 27 August. £400 kits, no electrician, save £70-110/year. Who it's for, safety rules, vs rooftop.

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How we stay independent

SolarWatt UK is a free, independent reference tool. Every calculator uses public UK data — NREL / NASA sun hours, Ofgem tariff caps, and published Smart Export Guarantee rates.

We may earn a commission when you request installer quotes through our links. This never changes the numbers we show you. See our methodology page for the formulas behind each tool.