How much do solar panels cost?

But the average solar panel system of 3.5kWp will cost around £7,000 to install, according to estimates from the Energy Saving Trust. The exact cost will vary, depending on the size of your home and how much electricity you want to produce. See how much you can expect to pay. Find out: are solar panels worth it?

How much does a solar PV system cost?

Here we have assumed each panel is 430 Watts, and can produce roughly 345kWh of energy per year. Basing our analysis of real-life pricing in 2024, we found that a system with 12 PV panels would cost around £6,900, and prices go up and down from there depending on the panel count.

How much does a 3.5 kWp solar panel system cost?

A 3.5 kWp solar panel system would typically require around 10 solar panels (at 350 W each) and cost between £5,000 and £10,000. *kWp stands for ‘kilowatt peak’. This is the amount of power that a solar panel or array will produce per hour in prime conditions.

How much do solar panels cost for a 4 bedroom house?

We estimate that solar panels for a four bedroom house could cost from around £6,600, assuming ~3,000 kWh of electricity consumption per year. A battery would add a few thousand pounds. What's the cost of solar panels for a three bedroom house?

What is a solar panel calculator?

The solar panel calculator is specifically created for homes in the UK and will estimate how much solar PV could save you on your energy bill and how much you may be paid. The calculator uses the various assumptions, including rates of the Smart Export Guarantee, to determine if installing solar would be worth it in your particular circumstances.

How much does a solar system cost in 2024?

A fully-installed and MCS-certified solar panel system with 4kWh of solar power costs around £7,000 in 2024. That's without a battery—add a home battery to your system and your cost will increase by roughly £2,500 for a 5kWh battery, bringing the total cost to around £9,500.