Solar Panels in the AB38 Postcode Area
The AB38 postcode area covers Aberlour and surrounding areas in Moray. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,320 kWh per year, saving an estimated £930/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 87% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in AB38
About Solar in AB38, Aberlour
Homeowners in the AB38 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 830 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the AB38 area benefits from reasonable solar irradiance for the UK.
Through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you can also earn money by exporting surplus electricity back to the grid. Most MCS-certified installations in Moray qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Moray in Scotland generates 830 kWh per kWp, about 10% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Sheltered by the Cairngorms to the south, the Moray coast around Elgin and Lossiemouth is one of Scotland's driest and sunniest areas, known for its whisky distilleries and surprisingly mild microclimate.