Solar Panels in East of England
East Anglia's flat, open terrain and relatively dry, sunny climate give this region some of the best solar yield outside the South West and South Coast. UK Power Networks covers the whole area.
Solar generation in East of England
Averaged across East of England's 6 counties, a 4 kWp south-facing system generates around 3,940 kWh per year. At the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh, that covers £965 of electricity you would otherwise buy from the grid — though Cambridgeshire runs ahead of that average, at 990 kWh per installed kWp per year.
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed. At current energy prices, most homeowners in East of England break even within 8–10 years, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments on surplus exported energy reduce that further.
About East of England
Cambridge, Norwich and Colchester sit within one of the UK's driest and sunniest regions — East Anglia's flat, low-lying farmland sees less rainfall on average than almost anywhere else in Britain. That combination of flat terrain and dry weather is a big part of why this region already outperforms most of England on solar yield, and UK Power Networks (Eastern licence) covers it end to end.
Counties we cover in East of England
Town pages live in East of England
Not every town in East of England has its own dedicated page yet — but our installer network already covers every county above. Submit a free quote request and we'll match you with MCS-certified installers local to your postcode.
Frequently asked questions — East of England
Do you cover the whole of East of England, or just certain towns?+
We cover every county in East of England — Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. 1 town in the region already has its own dedicated page (Peterborough), and our installer network reaches every county regardless.
How much electricity will solar panels generate in East of England?+
Averaged across East of England's counties, a 4 kWp south-facing system generates around 3,940 kWh per year — worth roughly £965 at the April 2026 Ofgem price cap of 24.50p/kWh. Yield varies by county: Cambridgeshire sees the highest generation in the region at 990 kWh per installed kWp per year.
Who runs the electricity network in East of England?+
UK Power Networks (East) runs the electricity network across the whole of East of England. Systems up to 3.68 kW need a G98 notification; larger arrays need G99 approval (up to 45 working days) — your MCS-certified installer files both as part of the installation, at no extra cost.
How long is the payback period for solar in East of England?+
A typical 4 kWp system with a 5 kWh battery costs £7,000–£11,000 installed. On East of England's average yield and current energy prices, most homeowners break even within 8–10 years, and Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments on surplus exported energy reduce that further.
Other UK regions we cover
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