Solar PV is incredibly attractive to a lot of UK households. As soon as someone hears “it saves you money on electricity bills” people are quick to ring up their closest installer. However when people see the price of them they quickly shy away. When is the right time to go solar and how will it benefit you if you did?
Do you need solar PV?
There are many factors when it comes to solar energy installation that people need to consider. There is no doubt that solar PV is beneficial and helps reduce carbon levels in the UK. However think about your personal situation before shelling out money. If you need to maximise energy generation immediately then the best time to get Solar PV installed would be summer time when the days are longer and there is more sunlight. If you have more of a relaxed approach then potentially think about installing in the winter time as this will also potentially net you a better price.
Location
It seems like an obvious thing to say but if you live somewhere which typically doesn’t get much sunlight then potentially solar PV isn’t for you. The direction your house faces also makes a big difference as if the sun doesn’t hit your roof for a long period of time, you’re likely not going to see a return on investment. However if you do live in a very sunny place then good news to you: installing Solar PV can save you up to 80% a year when coupled with battery storage! Considering Solar PV can cost roughly £7,000 you can get that money back in 15 years or less.
Energy Consumption
It goes without saying but the fewer solar panels you have installed, the less energy you’ll be absorbing. If you are a 2 bedroom house and a smaller family, then having a few solar panels will save you considerably more than a large warehouse which has to run computers, machinery and appliances. Think about how much energy you use in a day, then a week and then a month and see if having solar PV would help you out.
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