Solar Panels in the SS13 Postcode Area
The SS13 postcode area covers Basildon and surrounding areas in Essex. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,900 kWh per year, saving an estimated £1,092/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 103% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in SS13
About Solar in SS13, Basildon
Homeowners in the SS13 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 975 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the SS13 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 Essex qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Essex 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 and sunniest regions, Essex benefits from its position on the Thames Estuary and North Sea coast, and its large population drives high absolute numbers of solar installations.