Solar Panels in the PH1 Postcode Area
The PH1 postcode area covers Perth and surrounding areas in Perth and Kinross. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,296 kWh per year, saving an estimated £923/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 87% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in PH1
About Solar in PH1, Perth
Homeowners in the PH1 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 824 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the PH1 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 Perth and Kinross qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Perth and Kinross in Scotland generates 820 kWh per kWp, about 11% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. The fair city of Perth sits at the gateway to the Highlands, and while the highland areas see more rain, the lower Tay valley around Perth enjoys sheltered, relatively dry conditions favourable for solar energy.