Plug-in solar in Gosforth
Gosforth has a bit of everything: terraces either side of the High Street, 1930s semis with long back gardens, and bigger houses towards the Great North Road. That means most of our kits suit somewhere here.
Which kit for which Gosforth home
| Your home | Usual space | Kits worth a look |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace with a back yard | A yard a few metres deep | Compact 460W ground, or Compact 515W hybrid |
| 1930s semi | A patio and a long lawn | Duo 890W ground or hybrid |
| Larger detached | An open lawn | Plus 1030W or Max 1260W hybrid |
A guide, not a rule. Measure your spot against each kit's space figure.
Things to check in Gosforth
Pick the sunniest spot. Most Gosforth gardens have a sunny patch that gets the sun from late morning to evening. That's where the kit goes, and the long summer days do the rest.
Conservation areas. Parts of Gosforth are conservation areas. A kit on a stand in your back garden is usually straightforward, but check with Newcastle City Council before fixing anything to a wall that faces the street.
Older fuse boxes. If your fuse box is original to a 1930s house or hasn't been updated, check it has modern RCD protection before you plug a kit in.
Know before you buy
Find your sunniest spot
Look for the part of the garden that gets the sun from late morning to mid afternoon. Most Gosforth gardens have one. Site checks are coming soon: sign up to hear when they launch.
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Will a kit on my lawn need planning permission?
A kit on a stand in a back garden usually doesn't, but rules depend on your home and whether you're in a conservation area. If you're unsure, ask Newcastle City Council before you set it up.
My garden faces east. Is it worth it?
You'll make less than a south-facing spot, mostly in the morning. Our estimate is for south-facing spots, so treat it as an upper figure.