Energy Report
EH1 1AA
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Area Energy Performance
EPC data for properties in EH1 1AA
Average Energy Performance
Based on 24 properties in EH1 1AA
Current Cost
£1,320
per year
Potential Cost
£750
per year
Potential Savings
£570
per year
Costs are modelled estimates from EPC certificates using standardised fuel prices and assumptions. Actual costs will vary based on current energy prices, usage patterns, and property characteristics.
Property Types in Area
Semi-Detached
8 properties
Flat
12 properties
Terraced
4 properties
Sold Prices
Sold price data is not available for Scotland. This data covers England and Wales only.
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Renewable Energy Potential
Solar energy potential for EH1 1AA
Solar Energy Potential
Assessment for your postcode area*
Typical System Size
10 panels (4.0 kWp system)
Based on typical 400W panels
Score
6.5/10
Annual Irradiance
925
kWh/m²/year
Peak Sun Hours
2.5
hours/day
4.0kWp Solar System (10 panels)
Annual Generation
3,400
kWh/year
Annual Savings
£527
per year
System Cost
£7,600
typical install
Payback Period
14.4
years
Cost estimates are indicative only. Actual prices vary by installer and location. Get quotes from MCS-certified installers for accurate pricing.
Scotland receives less direct sunlight than southern UK
Modern panels still generate significant power in cloudy conditions
Long summer days provide extended generation periods
Recommendations
Consider solar PV with battery storage for self-consumption
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Available Grants & Incentives
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
Earn money by exporting excess electricity to the grid. Rates vary by supplier (typically 3-15p/kWh). Your system must be ≤5MW and installed by an MCS-certified installer.
VAT Reduction
Reduced 0% VAT on installation of energy-saving materials (solar panels, heat pumps, insulation). Applies to residential properties until 2027.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
£7,500 grant for air source heat pumps, £7,500 for ground source heat pumps in England and Wales. Check eligibility at gov.uk/apply-boiler-upgrade-scheme
*Solar estimates are based on the postcode area centre point, not individual property coordinates. Actual solar potential may vary depending on local terrain, shading, and roof orientation.
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Grid Data
Seasonal carbon intensity and generation mix for EH1 1AA
Seasonal Grid Data
Average carbon intensity and generation mix for the last four completed seasons. Each season is based on data from one representative month in the middle of the season (January for Winter, April for Spring, July for Summer, October for Autumn).
Carbon Intensity by Season
Generation Mix by Season
Winter 2024
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
Autumn 2024
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Energy Costs
Typical energy costs and tariffs
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Live Data
Real-time energy and environmental data for EH1 1AA
Local Grid Information
South Scotland
SP Distribution
Current Carbon Intensity
moderate intensity
Current Generation Mix
Air Quality
Updated 14:35
Air Quality
Unknown
No data available
Air quality data is not available.
AQI Scale
Pollutant Concentrations
Fine particles from combustion and industrial processes
Ground-level ozone formed by sunlight and pollutants
Coarse dust particles from roads and construction
Nitrogen dioxide from vehicle and industrial emissions
Sulfur dioxide from burning fossil fuels
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