Solar Panels in the IP11 Postcode Area
The IP11 postcode area covers Felixstowe and surrounding areas in Suffolk. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,912 kWh per year, saving an estimated £1,095/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 103% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in IP11
About Solar in IP11, Felixstowe
Homeowners in the IP11 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 978 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the IP11 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 Suffolk qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Suffolk in the East of England generates 970 kWh per kWp, about 5% above the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. One of England's driest regions, Suffolk's flat East Anglian landscape and easterly position bring excellent solar conditions, and the region has seen major solar farm developments alongside its famous heritage coastline.