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Bristol • 37 postcode districts
Solar Energy in Bristol
Bristol in Bristol receives an average of 1488 hours of sunshine per year across its 37 postcode districts. A typical 4kW solar panel system generates approximately 4,165 kWh annually, saving homeowners an average of £758 per year with a payback period of 8.6 years.
Why Choose Solar in Bristol?
Bristol benefits from 1488 hours of annual sunshine, making it an excellent location for solar panels. With electricity prices at around 24.5p/kWh and the Smart Export Guarantee paying for surplus energy, solar is a strong financial investment for homeowners in the area.
Solar panels in Bristol currently benefit from 0% VAT on installation (until March 2027), and eligible households may qualify for additional grants and funding. With a 8.6-year payback period, the investment pays for itself well within the 25-year panel warranty.
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Solar Savings by Postcode in Bristol
| # | Postcode | Sun Hours | Generation | Annual Savings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BS48 | 1,533hrs | 4,292 kWh | £782/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 2 | BS49 | 1,534hrs | 4,295 kWh | £782/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 3 | BS8 | 1,530hrs | 4,284 kWh | £780/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 4 | BS9 | 1,531hrs | 4,287 kWh | £780/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 5 | BS5 | 1,527hrs | 4,276 kWh | £779/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 6 | BS6 | 1,528hrs | 4,278 kWh | £779/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 7 | BS7 | 1,529hrs | 4,281 kWh | £779/yr | 8.3 yrs |
| 8 | BS2 | 1,524hrs | 4,267 kWh | £777/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 9 | BS3 | 1,525hrs | 4,270 kWh | £777/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 10 | BS4 | 1,526hrs | 4,273 kWh | £777/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 11 | BS40 | 1,525hrs | 4,270 kWh | £777/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 12 | BS41 | 1,526hrs | 4,273 kWh | £777/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 13 | BS1 | 1,523hrs | 4,264 kWh | £776/yr | 8.4 yrs |
| 14 | BS39 | 1,501hrs | 4,203 kWh | £765/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 15 | BS36 | 1,498hrs | 4,194 kWh | £764/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 16 | BS37 | 1,499hrs | 4,197 kWh | £764/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 17 | BS35 | 1,497hrs | 4,192 kWh | £763/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 18 | BS34 | 1,496hrs | 4,189 kWh | £762/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 19 | BS30 | 1,492hrs | 4,178 kWh | £761/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 20 | BS31 | 1,493hrs | 4,180 kWh | £761/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 21 | BS32 | 1,494hrs | 4,183 kWh | £761/yr | 8.5 yrs |
| 22 | BS29 | 1,468hrs | 4,110 kWh | £748/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 23 | BS27 | 1,466hrs | 4,105 kWh | £747/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 24 | BS28 | 1,467hrs | 4,108 kWh | £747/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 25 | BS24 | 1,463hrs | 4,096 kWh | £746/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 26 | BS25 | 1,464hrs | 4,099 kWh | £746/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 27 | BS26 | 1,465hrs | 4,102 kWh | £746/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 28 | BS23 | 1,462hrs | 4,094 kWh | £745/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 29 | BS21 | 1,460hrs | 4,088 kWh | £744/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 30 | BS22 | 1,461hrs | 4,091 kWh | £744/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 31 | BS20 | 1,459hrs | 4,085 kWh | £743/yr | 8.7 yrs |
| 32 | BS16 | 1,432hrs | 4,010 kWh | £730/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| 33 | BS15 | 1,431hrs | 4,007 kWh | £729/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| 34 | BS11 | 1,427hrs | 3,996 kWh | £728/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| 35 | BS13 | 1,429hrs | 4,001 kWh | £728/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| 36 | BS14 | 1,430hrs | 4,004 kWh | £728/yr | 8.9 yrs |
| 37 | BS10 | 1,426hrs | 3,993 kWh | £727/yr | 8.9 yrs |
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