The benefits of solar panels

As solar panels continue to grow in popularity around the UK, many people will be wondering whether solar is the right option for their home. 

With this in mind, we thought we’d take a look at some of the key benefits of solar panels, so that you can make a decision on whether they are an ideal option for you.

Financial savings

The primary benefit for many homes will be that of making a financial saving through reducing your annual energy bill. This is understandable at any time, but particularly at the present moment, when there is so much financial uncertainty and energy bills also continue to rise.

While there is an initial outlay for the purchase of your solar panels - as the free schemes which saw outside installers offering free solar panel installation in return for controlling your energy supply are largely gone - this outlay can often be spread over flexible payment terms. 

Spreading the cost of solar panels allows you to make savings immediately, which can then be used to offset the monthly payments, then once the solar panels are paid for, you continue to make savings for many years.

Environmental contribution

In addition to the financial benefit of reducing your energy bills, they can also provide you with the satisfaction of knowing you are making a positive environmental contribution. This may not have been in the minds of many homeowners until recently, but with an increasing focus on factors such as climate change, any move to reduce your fossil-fuel intake and usage is a positive one.

The ability for solar panels to provide cleaner, low-cost energy that also allows you to feel good about what you are doing whilst making financial savings, is an attractive proposition for many.

Greater control

One additional element that is often overlooked, is that of no longer being fully reliant on the Grid, which means you essentially have no control over your home energy. 

If you were to add solar panels, particularly in combination with a solar battery, it would allow you to generate your own energy, or in the case of a solar battery, store your energy. This is done in a way that gives you freedom from the Grid and the ability to access energy as you desire, even in a power cut or energy shortage.