Solar panels in Glasgow City and nearby areas
Figures updated 15 November 2026
A 4 kWp system facing south makes about 3,332 kWh a year here. For a gas-heated semi that saves £591 a year and pays back in 12.0 years, on Octopus Flux Import.
Output by roof direction
| 4 kWp at 35°, facing | kWh a year |
|---|---|
| South | 3,332 |
| South-east or south-west | 3,148 |
| East or west | 2,676 |
Electricity prices in South Scotland
| Price cap unit rate | 26.1p per kWh |
| Price cap standing charge | 61.4p a day |
| Outgoing Octopus export | 12.0p per kWh |
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Areas covered
Clackmannanshire, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire.
MCS solar zone 14 (Glasgow), electricity region South Scotland. Example: a semi using 2,673 kWh of electricity a year, roof facing south at 35° with no shade; savings at electricity prices from April 2027, when VAT is due to return. Every district listed has at least 95% of its postcodes in this zone and region. Areas from the ONS National Statistics Postcode Lookup; electricity regions supported by National Energy SO Open Data. Sources