Solar Panels in the DD1 Postcode Area
The DD1 postcode area covers Dundee and surrounding areas in Dundee City. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,308 kWh per year, saving an estimated £926/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 87% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in DD1
About Solar in DD1, Dundee
Homeowners in the DD1 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 827 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the DD1 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 Dundee City qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Dundee City in Scotland generates 825 kWh per kWp, about 10% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Sitting on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, Dundee is one of Scotland's driest cities and has become a centre for sustainable innovation, with the V&A Dundee museum symbolising its regeneration.