Solar Panels in the TD9 Postcode Area
The TD9 postcode area covers Hawick and surrounding areas in Scottish Borders. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 3,376 kWh per year, saving an estimated £945/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 89% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in TD9
About Solar in TD9, Hawick
Homeowners in the TD9 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 844 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the TD9 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 Scottish Borders qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Scottish Borders generates 840 kWh per kWp, about 9% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Stretching along the English border from the Tweed valley to the North Sea, the Borders enjoys drier conditions than western Scotland and its rolling farmland and market towns like Kelso and Melrose have seen steady solar uptake.