Killhope

Durham

- Durham
DL131AR

Location Details

Address:Killhope
Coordinates:-2.27376 : 54.78325
Grid reference:NY824431
Elevation:477m (4th in the UK)
Local council:County Durham
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Because Killhope 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):25.8°
Solar panel tilt (winter):78.3°

How good are solar panels in Killhope

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:4,779 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (954 kWh sold):£143 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,176 / year
Estimated Payback:6.8 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:Killhope
Lat:54.78325
Lng:-2.27376
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Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Wearhead Primary School Calc_Distance 54.78325 - 54.7513 - -2.27376 - -2.222633.0
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils20
Boys / Girls(8/12)
Websitewww.wearhead.durham.sch.uk/
Nenthead Primary School Calc_Distance 54.78325 - 54.7897 - -2.27376 - -2.345592.9
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils24
Boys / Girls(14/10)
Websitehttp://www.alstonmoorfederation.org.uk

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Killhope is a locality in Durham, perched at 477m above sea level, making it one of the higher settlements in Durham. The area falls under County Durham.

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