Location Details
| Address: | Northtown |
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| Coordinates: | -2.9043 : 58.86515 |
| Grid reference: | ND479978 |
| Elevation: | 32m (38105th in the UK) |
| Local council: | Orkney Islands |
| Crime rate: | Low (0) |
Solar Information
Because Northtown 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.
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| Solar panel tilt (summer): | 29.5° |
| Solar panel tilt (winter): | 82.0° |
How good are solar panels in Northtown
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| Assumed System: | 14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery |
| Estimated Generation: | 4,782 kWh / year |
| Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used): | £1,033 / year |
| Grid Export (957 kWh sold): | £144 / 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: | Northtown |
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| Lat: | 58.86515 |
| Lng: | -2.9043 |
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| Total crimes: | 0 |
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