Forest Head

Cumbria

- Cumbria
CA81LX

Location Details

Address:Forest Head
Coordinates:-2.65302 : 54.9102
Grid reference:NY582574
Elevation:264m (1115th in the UK)
Local council:Cumberland
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Because Forest Head is further north, winter generation is slightly lower than the south coast. However, with modern panel efficiency and high energy prices, a system here still pays for itself very comfortably.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):25.9°
Solar panel tilt (winter):78.4°

How good are solar panels in Forest Head

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:4,547 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (722 kWh sold):£108 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,141 / year
Estimated Payback:7.0 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Forest Head
Lat:54.9102
Lng:-2.65302
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Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Hallbankgate Village School Calc_Distance 54.9102 - 54.9295 - -2.65302 - -2.654651.3
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils62
Boys / Girls(29/33)
Websitewww.hallbankgate.org.uk/
Lanercost CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 54.9102 - 54.9673 - -2.65302 - -2.685164.2
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils78
Boys / Girls(50/28)
Websitewww.lanercostschool.org.uk/
Gilsland CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 54.9102 - 54.9895 - -2.65302 - -2.5776.3
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils22
Boys / Girls(9/13)
Websitewww.gilslandcofe.co.uk
Castle Carrock School Calc_Distance 54.9102 - 54.8911 - -2.65302 - -2.712722.7
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils52
Boys / Girls(27/25)
Websitewww.castlecarrock.cumbria.sch.uk

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Forest Head is a hamlet in Cumbria, situated at an elevation of 264m. The area falls under Cumberland.

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