Installing solar panels can help reduce your reliance on grid electricity and lower your energy bills. A typical UK home with a small 2.8 kWp solar PV system can generate over 2,000 kWh of clean electricity each year, helping to cut electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions. Actual savings vary depending on household usage, system size, and export tariff.
What are solar panels?
Solar panels are a clean renewable energy source that use daylight to provide electricity for your home. Installing solar panels in your home, allows you to generate your own renewable energy reducing your carbon footprint.
The electricity generated from solar can be used to power any electrical appliances in your home, typically saving you up to 25% off your monthly electricity bill.
How does solar work?
Solar systems consist of many ‘solar cells’ that are made from layers of ‘semi-conducting’ material (traditionally silicone) between layers of glass that turn sunlight into electricity for your home.
Solar cells do not need direct sunlight to work and can work from daylight, even on cloudy days. However, more electricity is generated with accordance to the strength of the sunshine.
Why go solar?
In addition to saving you money, choosing to go solar is a far more environmentally friendly option.
Unlike traditional fossil fuels solar power is a clean source of energy that does not lead directly to pollutants being released into the atmosphere. This positively impacts the environment by greatly reducing carbon dioxide emissions and greenhouse gases.
What funding is available?
The latest government grants can cover energy saving measures up to a cost of £45,000 to treat your property and reduce your energy consumption. It’s easy to apply if you receive qualifying benefits, but you may be eligible to receive help even if you don’t.
