Solar Panels in the CR0 Postcode Area
The CR0 postcode area covers Croydon and surrounding areas in Greater London. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,860 kWh per year, saving an estimated £1,081/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 102% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in CR0
About Solar in CR0, Croydon
Homeowners in the CR0 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 965 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the CR0 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 Greater London qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Greater London generates 960 kWh per kWp, about 4% above the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. The capital benefits from a slight urban heat island effect and southeast England's excellent sunshine, and with over 9 million residents, London has the highest absolute number of solar installations of any UK area.