Solar Panels in the BA5 Postcode Area
The BA5 postcode area covers Wells and surrounding areas in Somerset. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 4,000 kWh per year, saving an estimated £1,120/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 105% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in BA5
About Solar in BA5, Wells
Homeowners in the BA5 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 1,000 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the BA5 area benefits from above-average 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 Somerset qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Somerset in the South West generates 1,000 kWh per kWp, about 9% above the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. From the Quantock Hills to the Somerset Levels, this rural region enjoys excellent sunshine and has become one of England's leading areas for solar farms, with the flat Levels providing ideal conditions for large-scale installations.