Solar Panels in the SA45 Postcode Area
The SA45 postcode area covers New Quay and surrounding areas in Ceredigion. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,480 kWh per year, saving an estimated £974/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 92% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in SA45
About Solar in SA45, New Quay
Homeowners in the SA45 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 870 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the SA45 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 Ceredigion qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Ceredigion in Wales generates 865 kWh per kWp, about 6% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Stretching along the Cardigan Bay coast in mid-Wales, Ceredigion is home to the university town of Aberystwyth and benefits from its westerly maritime position which brings mild temperatures that help solar panel efficiency.