Worked examples
Solar self-consumption value examples
Compare the value of increasing solar self-use across 2,000–8,000 kWh annual generation. Import/export price gaps remain explicit.
2,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£65/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap2,500 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£81/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap3,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£98/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap3,500 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£114/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap4,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£130/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap5,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£162/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap6,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£195/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap7,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£228/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap8,000 kWh annual generation40%→65% self-use adds ~£260/yr at a 13p/kWh import/export value gap
Inputs on these pages are illustrative. Replace them with your own tariff, product, quote or household figures in the linked calculator before making a decision.