Solar Panels in the CF35 Postcode Area
The CF35 postcode area covers Pencoed and surrounding areas in Bridgend. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,504 kWh per year, saving an estimated £981/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 92% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in CF35
About Solar in CF35, Pencoed
Homeowners in the CF35 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 876 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the CF35 area benefits from near-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 Bridgend qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Bridgend in Wales generates 875 kWh per kWp, about 5% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Located on the South Wales coast between Cardiff and Swansea, Bridgend benefits from its Bristol Channel proximity which brings milder conditions and more sunshine than the nearby valleys.