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Scotland #1 Solar Export Income Calculator
HOW MUCH
IS YOUR SOLAR
EARNING?
Find out in 60 seconds with Scotland most accurate personalised calculator
As of March 2026, the best Smart Export Guarantee rate in Scotland is 24p/kWh (Octopus Outgoing). A typical 4kW solar system in Edinburgh generates approximately 3,480 kWh/year.
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Panels:11 × 400W
System size:4.4kW
Effective (with orientation/shading):4.4kW
Est. annual generation:3,828 kWh
Est. export income @24p:~£322/year
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Your Solar Export Income Estimate
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Scotland Solar Generation by City
| City | Postcode | kWh/kWp | SEG @24p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | EH | 870 | £292 |
| Glasgow | G | 855 | £287 |
| Aberdeen | AB | 840 | £282 |
| Dundee | DD | 845 | £284 |
| Perth | PH1 | 835 | £281 |
| Inverness | IV1 | 820 | £276 |
| Stirling | FK7 | 848 | £285 |
| Kirkcaldy | KY1 | 852 | £286 |
| Ayr | KA7 | 845 | £284 |
| Fort William | PH33 | 810 | £272 |
| Stornoway | HS1 | 800 | £269 |
| Lerwick | ZE1 | 780 | £262 |
| Thurso | KW14 | 780 | £262 |
| Dumfries | DG1 | 835 | £281 |
| Galashiels | TD1 | 838 | £282 |