Calculate Your Impact
Based on UK average solar generation of 900 kWh per kW per year.
Annual Generation
3,600 kWh
Lifetime Generation
90,000 kWh
Lifetime CO2 Saved
18.6
tonnes
Annual CO2 savings: 745 kg
109,588
car miles offset
34
trees equivalent
180k
litres water saved
0.4M
LED bulb hours
Your Impact in Perspective
1.0
average UK homes' electricity usage each year
300k
smartphone charges per year
1.9
UK residents' average annual CO2 footprint
Why Solar Energy Matters
Zero Emissions During Operation
Unlike fossil fuels, solar panels produce electricity without releasing any CO2, particulates, or other pollutants during operation. The only emissions are from manufacturing, which are offset within 1-3 years of operation.
Water Conservation
Traditional power plants use enormous amounts of water for cooling. Solar panels require no water to generate electricity, helping conserve this precious resource.
Grid Decarbonisation
Every kilowatt-hour of solar energy generated reduces demand on the national grid, displacing electricity that would otherwise come from fossil fuel sources during peak periods.
Reduced Air Pollution
By reducing reliance on coal and gas power plants, solar energy helps decrease local air pollution, improving air quality and public health in surrounding communities.