Solar Panels in the PR1 Postcode Area
The PR1 postcode area covers Preston and surrounding areas in Lancashire. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,512 kWh per year, saving an estimated £983/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 92% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in PR1
About Solar in PR1, Preston
Homeowners in the PR1 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 878 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the PR1 area benefits from near-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 Lancashire qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Lancashire in the North West generates 875 kWh per kWp, about 5% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Stretching from the Fylde coast to the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire's coastal areas around Blackpool and Morecambe enjoy better sunshine than the Pennine foothills, and the region has a strong manufacturing base supporting solar installation.