Region
Plug-in solar in West Midlands
Output measured at Birmingham, the unit rate you pay here, who runs your local network, and the compliant kits in stock.
Network operator: National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands)
- south, tilted 30°
- 853 kWh/yr
- south, vertical (balcony, wall)
- 630 kWh/yr
- per kWh, 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
- 25.6p
PVGIS solar data
Output by direction
| Facing | Tilted 30° (garden, roof) | Vertical (balcony, wall) | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 853 kWh | 630 kWh | |
| South-east | 811 kWh | 587 kWh | |
| South-west | 801 kWh | 572 kWh | |
| East | 697 kWh | 440 kWh | |
| West | 683 kWh | 427 kWh | |
| North-east | 562 kWh | 268 kWh | |
| North-west | 553 kWh | 263 kWh | |
| North | 501 kWh | 179 kWh |
A typical 890 Wp kit with the 800W output cap, no shading. PVGIS 5.3 solar data. Method.
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Compliant kits in stock, ranked for West Midlands
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Towns in West Midlands
Unit rate history
- 1 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 202625.60p/kWh
- 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Sept 202625.33p/kWh
Source: Ofgem energy price cap by region (direct debit, single rate). VAT on domestic electricity is 0% from 1 October 2026.