Solar Panels in the PE1 Postcode Area
The PE1 postcode area covers Peterborough and surrounding areas in Cambridgeshire. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,768 kWh per year, saving an estimated £1,055/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 99% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in PE1
About Solar in PE1, Peterborough
Homeowners in the PE1 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 942 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the PE1 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 Cambridgeshire qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Cambridgeshire in the East of England generates 945 kWh per kWp, about 3% above the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. One of England's driest regions with just 555mm of annual rainfall, Cambridgeshire's flat fenland landscape and eastern position provide excellent solar conditions, and the region is a hub for clean energy research.