Location Details
| Address: | Downs |
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| Coordinates: | -3.28681 : 51.46232 |
| Grid reference: | ST107744 |
| Elevation: | 127m (12120th in the UK) |
| Local council: | The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg |
| Crime rate: | Low (1) |
Solar Information
Located in the south, Downs 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.
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| Solar panel tilt (summer): | 22.8° |
| Solar panel tilt (winter): | 75.3° |
How good are solar panels in Downs
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| Assumed System: | 14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery |
| Estimated Generation: | 6,114 kWh / year |
| Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used): | £1,033 / year |
| Grid Export (2,289 kWh sold): | £343 / year |
| Total Annual Benefit: | £1,376 / 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: | Downs |
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| Lat: | 51.46232 |
| Lng: | -3.28681 |
| Police: | South Wales Police |
| Neighbourhood: | Vale of Glamorgan 003A |
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| Total crimes: | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences Nearby Schools
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| School name | Distance (miles) |
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Beechwood College
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Calc_Distance 51.46232 - 51.4017 - -3.28681 - -3.239974.7 |
| Pupil age range | 16 - 25 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Number of Pupils | |
| Boys / Girls | (/) |
| Website | www.beechwoodcollege.co.uk |
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