Solar Power First

As you consider whether or not to purchase solar panels and a solar battery for your home, it may be worth finding out a little bit more with regards to the mechanics of a solar battery and how it works, in order to give you a better understanding of how much benefit the addition of a solar battery could provide to you. Most people are now fairly familiar with solar panels and how they go about taking in sunlight and converting it into solar energy for use in the home, but many people are perhaps less aware of how solar batteries work. Solar batteries are much newer on the scene in terms of being used regularly in homes, but they have gained popularity in recent years and with good reason when you see the benefits they can offer. In essence, where the solar battery offers the most advantage is in being able to store the solar energy generated by your solar panels and keep hold of it for the exact time that you need to use it in the home. This would most usually be seen in your solar ba...

Throughout the UK, there has been a surge in interest over recent years in solar panel and solar battery options. If you are one of the interested parties, one of the main considerations and questions you will likely have will concern solar battery cost . So, how much do solar batteries cost? This guide has been put together to explore that question and provide you with some of the key information you will need in relation to solar battery storage costs. Solar batteries have become a viable option for many households in the UK in recent years, allowing a homeowner to make significant cost savings related to their home energy use , cutting their carbon footprint and adding real monetary value to their property. As you look in more detail at solar battery cost levels, we believe that when you consider the range of benefits, the overall solar battery storage system cost is no longer an obstacle for many. We appreciate that understanding your solar battery costs is a key concern for many ...

As many people in the UK consider whether or not they should get solar panels fitted at their homes, one of the biggest questions that is often posed is whether solar panels are able to work effectively in the UK.  This is a somewhat understandable question, given that most places in the UK are not exactly known for the amount of sunlight that we receive for the majority of the year! In reality, the situation is quite different with regards to how solar energy is generated and how that impacts the effectiveness of solar panels in the UK, so we are pleased to be able to break some of these misconceptions down for you here as you make a decision on solar panels for yourself. The fundamental misunderstanding in this area is that solar panels require a sunny day to generate solar energy. While of course a sustained period of sunshine would be highly conducive to generating a good amount of solar energy, in reality all the solar panel needs is daylight in order to be able to convert sol...

Solar energy generation works with the technology of utilising photovoltaic (PV) cells within solar panels to take in the sun’s rays – which are there during daylight whether it feels sunny or not – converting sunlight directly into electricity.  The solar energy generated by the solar panels can be used directly towards powering your home during the daylight hours. That said, once the sun has gone down at night you’ll obviously no longer have access to new electricity being created if all you have is solar panels. That’s where the addition of a solar battery as part of the installation is a key consideration. But does every solar supplier offer this option? Do Many Solar Panel Suppliers Offer Battery Storage? From our research, not many solar panel suppliers in the UK offer combined solar panel and solar battery storage. This is not ideal, as for anyone who wants control over the carbon footprint of your home, reducing your reliance on traditional electricity suppliers and lowerin...

  As more and more households around the UK add solar panels to their homes in pursuit of both the financial savings and environmental benefits of solar energy, now could be the time to look at whether solar panels are right for you. With this in mind, we thought we’d take a short look at some of the key features of solar panels to help inform you on whether they could be the right option for your home. Energy generation The first, and in many ways most important, feature of solar panels is in their ability to generate solar energy. There are often misunderstandings in this area with regards to how and when the solar panels can generate energy for use in your home, for example many people think that it is only in direct bright sunlight that such energy can be generated. This is by no means true, as solar panels only really need daylight to generate solar energy. While it is true that in the summer months solar panels will tend to generate more energy, this is just as much down to t...

How much do solar panels cost to install? It’s a great question, one that any homeowner interested in purchasing solar panels will see as a key factor in their decision. In the last couple of decades, there has been a shift from a position in the UK where the sight of solar panels on a domestic rooftop was unusual, to a position where they have become increasingly popular. If you own a property, the installation of solar panels and a solar battery could provide your home with a range of economic and environmental benefits. But how much does installation cost? The price of the solar panels themselves will vary significantly depending on the number you need and the brand you opt for, but when you purchase solar panels, you should know many solar suppliers will include standard installation for free.  If you require a non-standard installation due to a factor such as the gradient or positioning of your roof, there may be an additional cost, but you should definitely always check with...

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 us...

Solar batteries offer a range of benefits when installed at a domestic property. Here, we have put together a short guide to offer you all the key information at your fingertips before choosing the right domestic solar battery storage option for your home, including the solar panel cost. As solar panels have become more effective in generating energy for homes, and solar panel cost has come down, solar panels have become a more popular option. Adding even more benefit is the ability of a domestic solar battery to be able to store the surplus solar energy produced. This allows homeowners to use stored energy that is generated during the day , to power a home at night. By adding a solar battery to your solar panels, you will have a larger initial outlay, but you can see much more benefit in reducing your energy bills and lowering your carbon footprint.  What does a solar panel and battery system do? Most people are familiar with solar panels, with a huge increase in the number of in...

Each solar energy user will have different energy requirements, so it is important to find the perfect system size to match their lifestyle and needs.  Solar energy savings can help first-time homeowners, families looking at ways to cut household bills, property developers maximising value before selling a home, and those looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Many companies offer a minimum 10-year guarantee backing up the performance of their solar batteries . Additionally, by seeking solar panel and solar battery cost options on flexible payment terms, many customers can gain instant access to energy savings while spreading the associated costs over more manageable payment arrangements. Do the savings match the cost? With electricity prices taking a significant chunk out of the monthly budget of many homes, the solar panel battery has become an ideal alternative. Solar energy users who install a solar battery alongside their solar panels can experience up to 50% in annual ener...