Solar help

How many solar panels will I need for my home?

Here’s a rough guide to how many solar panels you might need:

  • A 1-bedroom house will need around 6 panels and a 2.1 kWh system 

  • A 3-bedroom house will need around 10 panels and a 3.5 kWh system

  • A 5-bedroom house will need around 14 panels and a 4.9 kWh system.

Use our handy online calculator to find out more. Just answer 2 questions and get an estimate for your home. From there, you can book a remote solar survey with one of our team.

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