When planning solar panels in Leeds, the most common question during the planning process is ‘how many solar panels do I need?’
The exact answer is completely individual to your home and your electrical needs. We would factor in the amount of space you have on your roof that is unshaded and also how much electricity you and your family are using each year. It’s certainly also worth factoring in any potential future installation plans you have for your home, as things like EV charger installation or heat pump installation, have a drastic increase on how much electricity your household is consuming - meaning more panels may benefit you in the long run.
What’s the average amount of solar panels needed in Leeds homes?
The average home with solar panels in the UK has anywhere from 8 to 14 solar panels, here is the rough guidelines given for each property type:
Large homes with 5 bedrooms or more > around 16 to 20+ panels
Homes with 4-5 bedrooms > around: 12 to 16 panels
Homes with 3 bedrooms > around 8-12 panels
Homes with 1-2 bedrooms > around 6-8 panels
Small properties or 1 bed flats > around 3 to 6 panels
We recently installed solar panels to a customer's home on Howard Avenue, Leeds.This was a 3 bed semi detached 1920's house with a brilliant south facing roof and no shading! The customer, a single Dad in his 30s, looking to future-proof his home and keep the bills down whilst his children grow up. As the customer also wanted to incorporate battery storage too we recommended opting for 12 panels to allow him to generate sufficient extra power for batteries, and to allow him the correct infrastructure for when he installs an EV charger later down the line.
How much space will each solar panel take up?
When installing solar panels Leeds, a singular 500W solar panel measures at roughly 2m by 1.1m, so when planning the layout of the panels it should be factored in that each panel will require around 2.2 square metres of roof space with clearance space included. This means that in total the panels will be best fitted with around 22 to 25 square metres of shade-free roof space.
Installer of Solar Panels Leeds - DP Electrical Specialists Ltd
If you’d like to enquire about solar panel installation or discuss how many panels you may need, fill in our contact form or give us a call - we can arrange a site visit and find out more information from you regarding your electricity usage so we can build a tailored solar panel plan for you.
