How Many Solar Panels Do You Need?
As the world moves towards more sustainable energy solutions, solar power is becoming increasingly popular for both commercial and residential properties throughout the UK.
With plenty of benefits including reduced energy bills and less environmental impact, solar panels stand out as a great choice for homeowners and business owners alike.
One of the most common questions we get asked as solar panel installers is - “How many solar panels do I need?”. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into the factors that influence the number of solar panels you’ll need, to give you a clearer need of your requirements.
Factors that influence the number of panels needed
There are several different factors that can influence the number of solar panels needed, the main ones being your location, energy consumption, roof space and panel efficiency.
Location
The amount of sunlight an area receives varies depending on many factors. Areas with more sunlight generally require less solar panels.
Energy Consumption
The amount of energy you use directly impacts the size of the solar panel system you’ll need. The higher the usage, the bigger the system required.
Roof Space
The space available to install the panels will dictate the maximum number of pannels that can be installed. Larger rood spaces can accommodate more panels allowing for a larger installation.
Panel Efficiency
Higher-efficiency panels can generate more electricity per panel, allowing for fewer panels needed to meet the same outputs of less efficient panels.
All of this can be confusing. To simplify this, here at Grid Neutral, we’ve put together this handy calculator to give you a preliminary estimate of how many panels you’ll need:
How Many Solar Panels You’ll Need
*this calculator uses 400W panels for the calculations.
Next Steps
Transitioning to solar energy is not only a sustainable choice but will help save you money in the long run.
Once you’ve determined the number of panels needed for your property, feel free to get in touch with our team for a no-obligation quote based on your specific requirements!