Solar Panels in the CF72 Postcode Area
The CF72 postcode area covers Llantrisant and surrounding areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,464 kWh per year, saving an estimated £970/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 91% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in CF72
About Solar in CF72, Llantrisant
Homeowners in the CF72 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 866 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the CF72 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales generates 860 kWh per kWp, about 7% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. In the heart of the South Wales Valleys, this former coal mining area has high rainfall at the valley heads but the lower valleys near Pontypridd enjoy better conditions, and community energy schemes are driving solar adoption.