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5 local comparisons · Nottingham
Nottingham presents a broad solar landscape, where different towns and housing types create varied installation conditions. At a broader level, differences in property types and solar exposure across towns are important factors when assessing solar potential.
From dense residential zones to more open properties, system design across Nottingham is shaped by regional diversity.
Savings in Nottingham depend on how well system size matches energy usage. Homes with higher daytime consumption typically see stronger returns, while others benefit from battery storage.
Based on real comparison data, households typically see savings ranging from £726 to £15877, with most systems delivering around £4203 annually.
Housing across Nottingham varies significantly between towns, suburban developments, and rural properties. This creates variation in system sizing and installation approaches.
Larger detached homes in rural areas often support bigger systems, while more compact town properties require careful panel placement.
Energy generation in Nottingham depends on roof orientation, shading, and system size. South-facing roofs generally achieve the highest output, while east-west systems provide more balanced generation.
Typical systems generate around 19103 per year, with higher-performing setups reaching 72168. Most installations include approximately 37 panels.
Typical yearly generation
19103 kWh
What a usual system here is modelled to produce
Typical yearly saving
£4203
From £726 to £15877
Usual system
37 panels
Mostly 400W
Best result in the data
72168 kWh
Highest modelled yearly output
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Properties here are typically modelled at 19103 kWh a year, from systems of about 37 panels. The score mixes that output with how many people are comparing solar in the area.
Most installations in Nottingham fall under permitted development, but conservation areas and listed buildings may require additional approvals.
Positioning and visual impact can influence planning decisions in certain cases.
Observed installation patterns across Nottingham show variation between towns, with system sizes and configurations differing based on property type and density.
Battery storage is increasingly used across the region to improve self-consumption and balance generation.
What we're seeing locally: Installation conditions across Nottingham vary depending on property layout and exposure, which can impact both system size and performance.
Local score
out of 100
Yearly output
kWh, best 72168
Yearly saving
up to £15877
South-facing roofs
of modelled systems
Average system
panels, scale to 40
Common panel class
scale to 600W
Best modelled year
kWh peak in the data
Roof direction
South 53%
East/west 47%
Mixed 0%
Flat 0%
Figures come from real residential comparisons for local homes. They show the system sizes people compare and the generation those sizes reach.
| Panel type | Typical setup | Average yearly generation |
|---|---|---|
| 118 panel system High-efficiency panel | 118 panels | 72169 kWh |
| 24 panel system High-efficiency panel | 24 panels | 9497 kWh |
| 14 panel system High-efficiency panel | 14 panels | 5785 kWh |
| 15 panel system High-efficiency panel | 15 panels | 4765 kWh |
| 14 panel system High-efficiency panel | 14 panels | 3301 kWh |
Unit 19, Pottery Court, Pottery Way, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8YN, UK NG6 8YN
Unit 2, Headstocks Industrial Park, Merchant Wy, Watnall, Nottingham NG16 1AA, UK NG16 1AA
004, Dock, 5, 30 Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5JU, UK LE4 5JU
Most homes here are modelled around 19103 kWh a year, with typical savings of £4203.
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