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Observed arrival · 2026-09-13

Aperture Solar Shows What a Roof Actually Earns

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Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A sourced solar calculator estimates panel output, household value, export income, and whether a battery makes financial sense.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-13 issue.

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The model uses PVGIS SARAH2 yield data averaged across 2005–2020 and selects among named locations, from Glasgow and Dublin to Denver and San Francisco. Its London example assigns a 4 kWp south-facing roof an expected 3,974 kWh annual output, while also showing a 151 kWh weather allowance. The calculation then applies household usage, local currency, electricity rates, and export payments; the site says its battery assessment can reject a purchase when the warranty-period payback does not work.

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