Solar Panels in the ZE2 Postcode Area
The ZE2 postcode area covers Brae and surrounding areas in Shetland Islands. A typical 4kWp solar panel system here generates around 2,980 kWh per year, saving an estimated £834/yr on electricity bills and covering roughly 78% of average household electricity usage.
Solar Performance in ZE2
About Solar in ZE2, Brae
Homeowners in the ZE2 postcode area are eligible for 0% VAT on solar panel installations, making 2026 an excellent time to invest in solar energy. With 745 kWh generated per kWp of installed capacity, the ZE2 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 Shetland Islands qualify for SEG payments from energy suppliers.
Shetland Islands in Scotland generates 750 kWh per kWp, about 18% below the UK average of 920 kWh/kWp. Britain's most northerly islands experience long dark winters but compensate with extraordinary summer daylight, the 'simmer dim' brings near-continuous light around midsummer, making June and July surprisingly productive months for solar generation.