What Homeowners Need To Know About Solar Power On The Rise!

There has been a large rise in solar power experiences worldwide. Solar power, a form of renewable energy, is currently known to be the fastest growing energy source. However, while there are more solar panels currently being installed on homes now, there are still many homeowners that don’t know much about them.

The benefits of going solar

Solar power is a renewable energy source that can help reduce your carbon footprint. Additionally, solar panels can help you save money on your energy bill, and in some cases, you may even be able to sell excess power back to the grid. Solar power is also low maintenance, meaning after having your solar panels installed, they should last between 25-30 years.

Solar panels eventually offset their cost through the savings on electricity. Once your panels are installed, you will be able to save money on your electricity bill by utilizing the generated solar power during daylight hours.

How much power is generated from your solar panels?

There are multiple factors in regards to how much power will be generated from your solar panels. This includes the positioning of the sun, the type of solar panel, and the efficiency of the panel. Generally, solar panels can generate between 10 and 20 percent of your home’s power needs.

To allow optimum efficiency of your panel, you should have your panels cleaned each year. As part of the maintenance process, you should arrange for professional services to clean your solar panels to maximise their efficiency. It’s recommended to have them cleaned at least once a year.

Finance

Prices of the installation will vary depending on the number of solar panels and system required to get the desired output. A free quotation can be given by our team.

On average, solar panel systems can last up to 40 years, meaning you don’t need to think about the replacement costs of this long-term investments often.

Over time, you can also earn money from having solar panels installed, as you can sell any unused energy back to the grid. In addition to this, by having solar panels installed to your home, it can increase the value of your property when you go to sell it.

As well as lowering your carbon footprint, solar panels can save over £1,200 annually on your electricity bill, when using a battery system*.

You can also invest in solar battery storage to store excess energy generated by your solar panels. Solar battery storage has been proven to reduce costs even more making your solar panels even more financially and environmentally suitable for homeowners.

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*figures are based on standard MCS calculations for a south-facing 12-panel solar array with no shading, and annual electricity usage of 4,800kWh.