Droop

Dorset

- Dorset
DT102ED

Location Details

Address:Droop
Coordinates:-2.35328 : 50.87339
Grid reference:ST752082
Elevation:99m (18189th in the UK)
Local council:Dorset
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Droop receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.3°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.8°

How good are solar panels in Droop

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,136 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,311 kWh sold):£347 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,379 / year
Estimated Payback:5.8 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:Droop
Lat:50.87339
Lng:-2.35328
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Recent crimes:
Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Milton Abbey School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.8201 - -2.35328 - -2.285464.7
Pupil age range13 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils208
Boys / Girls(141/67)
Websitehttp://www.miltonabbey.co.uk
Yewstock School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.9324 - -2.35328 - -2.299874.7
Pupil age range2 - 19
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils165
Boys / Girls(122/43)
Websitehttp://www.yewstock.dorset.sch.uk/
Primary
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.8728 - -2.35328 - -2.351780.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils84
Boys / Girls(50/34)
Websitewww.hazelburybryanprimaryschool.co.uk/
William Barnes Primary School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.924 - -2.35328 - -2.304924.1
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils174
Boys / Girls(77/97)
Websitehttp://www.williambarnes.dorset.sch.uk/
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.8969 - -2.35328 - -2.275463.8
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils32
Boys / Girls(15/17)
Websitewww.okeford.dorset.sch.uk
Piddle Valley Church of England First School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.7944 - -2.35328 - -2.416566.1
Pupil age range3 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils73
Boys / Girls(36/37)
Websitehttp://www.piddlevalley.dorset.sch.uk
Cheselbourne Village School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.7999 - -2.35328 - -2.34045.1
Pupil age range3 - 9
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils46
Boys / Girls(23/23)
Websitehttp://www.cheselbourne.dorset.sch.uk/
Secondary
Sturminster Newton High School Calc_Distance 50.87339 - 50.9337 - -2.35328 - -2.302794.7
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils625
Boys / Girls(320/305)
Websitewww.mysnhs.net

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Droop is a suburban area in Dorset, situated at an elevation of 99m. The area falls under Dorset.

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