Community Solar & Storage Benefit Calculator: Explanation

What It Does

The Community Solar + Storage Benefit Calculator is an interactive tool designed to help developers and planners assess the financial and environmental benefits of installing a shared solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system across a UK housing development. It calculates key metrics such as annual savings, export revenue, CO2 reductions, payback period, and lifetime savings, providing a clear picture of the system's value over 25 years. By pooling solar energy from multiple homes into a centralized battery for evening use, it demonstrates how such a system can reduce energy costs, enhance sustainability, and appeal to eco-conscious buyers.

How It Works

The calculator takes user inputs about the housing development and system specifications, then applies realistic assumptions to model performance over time. Here’s the process:

Give the system a try by clicking here...