A lot of homeowners ask us: “Does North London get enough sunlight for solar panels to work well?”
The answer is yes — absolutely.
Even though we don’t get tropical sunshine, solar panels work on daylight, not direct heat, meaning they generate power even on cloudy days.
Here’s how sunlight affects solar panel performance in North London 👇
☀️ How Solar Panels Generate Power
Solar panels use photovoltaic (PV) cells to convert daylight into electricity.
So even when it’s cloudy or raining, they’re still producing energy — just at a slightly lower rate.
Typical solar panels in North London generate around 850–1,000 kWh per kW installed each year.
That means a 4.5kW system can produce roughly 4,000–4,500 kWh annually — enough to power an average family home.
📊 Seasonal Performance
- Spring/Summer: Peak generation – long daylight hours mean 60–70% of annual output.
- Autumn/Winter: Lower output, but still effective — around 30–40% of annual generation.
- Add a battery to store extra summer energy and use it in the evenings or winter months.
🏡 Real Case Study – Palmers Green, North London
- System: 12 panels (4.8kW) + 10.2kWh battery
- Annual Generation: 4,350 kWh
- Annual Savings: ~£950
- Grid Reliance: Only 20%
Even during cloudy London days, the customer’s solar system powers their home and stores excess for night-time use.
💡 Quick Facts: Solar and Sunlight in North London
- North London averages 1,400–1,500 daylight hours per year
- That’s more than enough to run an efficient solar system
- Solar panels perform best in cool, bright conditions — not extreme heat
✅ Why Choose Keenan Solar
When you choose solar panels in North London, you get:
- Tailored system design for your roof and orientation
- MCS & NICEIC certified installation
- Free scaffolding & bird proofing
- 25-year panel warranties
- 15-year inverter & battery warranties
- Lifetime aftercare & system monitoring
📍 Areas We Cover
We install solar panels across North London, including Enfield, Barnet, Finchley, Highgate, Camden, Palmers Green, Southgate, and Winchmore Hill.
☀️ The Bottom Line
North London gets more than enough sunlight for solar to be efficient, reliable, and cost-effective — even on cloudy days.
📞 Call: 020 8133 8704
🌐 keenan-solar.co.uk
📍 North London’s trusted solar installer