Region
Plug-in solar in South Scotland
Output measured at Glasgow, the unit rate you pay here, who runs your local network, and the compliant kits in stock.
Network operator: SP Energy Networks (SP Distribution)
- south, tilted 30°
- 758 kWh/yr
- south, vertical (balcony, wall)
- 567 kWh/yr
- per kWh, 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
- 26.1p
Plug-in solar is legal to use in Scotland. Planning rules are devolved; see our Scotland and Wales guide.
PVGIS solar data
Output by direction
| Facing | Tilted 30° (garden, roof) | Vertical (balcony, wall) | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 758 kWh | 567 kWh | |
| South-east | 715 kWh | 519 kWh | |
| South-west | 719 kWh | 523 kWh | |
| East | 613 kWh | 387 kWh | |
| West | 618 kWh | 390 kWh | |
| North-east | 499 kWh | 241 kWh | |
| North-west | 504 kWh | 244 kWh | |
| North | 451 kWh | 169 kWh |
A typical 890 Wp kit with the 800W output cap, no shading. PVGIS 5.3 solar data. Method.
Live stock
Compliant kits in stock, ranked for South Scotland
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Towns in South Scotland
Unit rate history
- 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 202626.11p/kWh
- 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sept 202625.85p/kWh
Source: Ofgem energy price cap by region (direct debit, single rate). VAT on domestic electricity is 0% from 1 October 2026.