Live prototype

Solar PV Tool

This tool will help users explore the practical case for solar PV, test assumptions, and understand the trade-offs around generation, usage, export, and battery storage.

Inputs

Tool inputs
Roof orientation
To be added
Roof pitch
To be added
Approximate roof area
To be added
Household electricity use
To be added
Battery option
To be added

Results

Tool output
Estimated annual generation
— kWh
Estimated annual bill benefit
£—
Export estimate
— kWh
Indicative self-use
—%

Planned development

  • • Basic roof and household input form
  • • Simple generation assumptions for UK homes
  • • Export and self-consumption logic
  • • Optional battery scenario testing
  • • Future saved results for logged-in users