Swathwaite Head

Cumbria

- Cumbria
CA40PQ

Location Details

Address:Swathwaite Head
Coordinates:-2.90058 : 54.78448
Grid reference:NY421436
Elevation:141m (9766th in the UK)
Local council:Westmorland and Furness
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

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

How good are solar panels in Swathwaite Head

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,278 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,453 kWh sold):£218 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,251 / year
Estimated Payback:6.4 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:Swathwaite Head
Lat:54.78448
Lng:-2.90058
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Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Lime House School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.818 - -2.90058 - -2.978053.9
Pupil age range7 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils157
Boys / Girls(83/74)
Websitewww.limehouseschool.co.uk
Primary
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.8008 - -2.90058 - -2.965562.8
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils50
Boys / Girls(25/25)
Websitehttp://www.raughtonhead.cumbria.sch.uk
Calthwaite CofE School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.7538 - -2.90058 - -2.826323.6
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils66
Boys / Girls(36/30)
Websitewww.calthwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/
Ivegill CofE School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.7803 - -2.90058 - -2.904490.3
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils74
Boys / Girls(41/33)
Websitewww.ivegill.cumbria.sch.uk/
Wreay Church of England Primary School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.8333 - -2.90058 - -2.877773.5
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils110
Boys / Girls(58/52)
Websitewww.wreayschool.co.uk/
Skelton School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.7105 - -2.90058 - -2.875055.2
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils81
Boys / Girls(42/39)
Websitehttp://www.skelton.cumbria.sch.uk
Stoneraise School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.8378 - -2.90058 - -2.930363.9
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils143
Boys / Girls(68/75)
Websitewww.stoneraise.co.uk
Secondary
Caldew School Calc_Distance 54.78448 - 54.8453 - -2.90058 - -2.9795.2
Pupil age range11 - 18
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils938
Boys / Girls(487/451)
Websitehttp://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/

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Swathwaite Head is a locality in Cumbria, situated at an elevation of 141m. The area falls under Westmorland and Furness.

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