How Many Solar Panels Does the Average Home Need in Shropshire?
If you’re a homeowner in
Shropshire, Shrewsbury, Telford, or the surrounding areas, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is:
“How many solar panels do I need to power my home?”
At
Smart CTRL Ltd, this is one of the most common questions we’re asked by local customers — and the answer depends on your household usage, roof space, and how electricity is used throughout the day.
This guide explains what a
typical Shropshire home needs when it comes to solar panels.
Average Electricity Usage for Homes in Shropshire
Most homes we assess across
Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Whitchurch fall into these ranges:
- 3-bed house: ~3,000 kWh per year
- 4-bed house: ~4,500–5,000 kWh per year
- 5-bed house: ~6,500–7,000 kWh per year
Your annual usage is the key factor in deciding how many panels you need.
How Much Electricity Does One Solar Panel Produce in Shropshire?
Modern solar panels installed today are typically
450–470 watts (W).
On a
south-facing roof in Shropshire, a 470W panel will generate on average:
This is based on long-term UK solar yield data and real-world installations across the West Midlands and Shropshire.
How Many Solar Panels Does a Typical Shropshire Home Need?
🏡 3-Bed Home in Shropshire (~3,000 kWh/year)
- 7–8 solar panels
- System size: ~3.3–3.8 kW
🏡 4-Bed Home (~4,500–5,000 kWh/year)
- 10–12 solar panels
- System size: ~4.7–5.6 kW
🏡 5-Bed Home (~6,500–7,000 kWh/year)
- 14–18 solar panels
- System size: ~6.6–8.5 kW
These figures assume:
- A
south-facing or south-west roof
- Minimal shading
- Standard roof pitch commonly found in Shropshire homes
Does Roof Direction Matter in Shropshire?
Yes — but even non-south-facing roofs can work very well.
- South-facing: Best performance (100%)
- South-east / south-west: Excellent (90–95%)
- East / west: Still very effective (80–85%)
- North-facing: Usually not suitable
Many homes in
Telford and Shrewsbury have east/west roofs, which still perform well when combined with
battery storage.
Can Solar Panels Fully Power a Home?
In many cases, yes — over the course of a year.
However, solar panels generate most electricity during the day. That’s why many Shropshire homeowners choose to install a
battery storage system, allowing them to:
- Store unused solar energy
- Use it in the evening and overnight
- Reduce grid reliance
- Increase savings and shorten payback time
Exporting Solar Energy Back to the Grid (SEG)
If your system produces more electricity than you use, the excess can be exported back to the grid.
Under the
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), some suppliers currently pay
up to 15p per kWh, providing extra income on top of bill savings.
Is Solar Worth It in Shropshire?
For most local homeowners,
yes.
With:
- Rising electricity costs
- Good solar yield across Shropshire
- Battery storage options
- SEG export payments
Many of our customers see
payback periods of 6–9 years, sometimes sooner depending on usage and system size.
After that, your system continues producing
free, clean electricity for 25+ years.
Get a Local Solar Panel Assessment in Shropshire
Every property is different. The best way to find out exactly
how many solar panels your home needs is with a local, tailored assessment.
At
Smart CTRL Ltd, we install solar panels across:
- Shrewsbury
- Telford
- Oswestry
- Bridgnorth
- Whitchurch
- Surrounding Shropshire villages
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Call: 07974 216546
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Email:
info@smartctrl.co.uk
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www.smartctrl.co.uk
