Benefits of Solar Panels
- Could earn you money on the electricity you produce and export
- Could help you to save money on your annual electricity bills
- Will lower your carbon footprint by generating clean, green energy
- Allows you to invest in the future and become less reliant on the National Grid
- Could potentially help you save money, if electricity prices continue to rise.
How much can you save with Solar?
Like other energy saving products, the savings you’re likely to make all depend on your individual circumstances. Things like where you live, how much electricity you use and the amount you spend on Solar Panels could affect what you make or save each year.
The Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation, committed to helping everyone in the UK become more energy efficient. They’ve published the following example of potential savings you can expect to make, from installing a new Solar Panel system in different parts of the country. This also includes the FiT payment.
| Location | Feed-in-Tariff payment (£/year) | Export tariff payment (£/year) | Electricity bill savings (£/year) | Carbon dioxide savings (kgCO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London, South England | £495 | £90 | £135 | 1,870 kg |
| Aberystwyth, Wales | £460 | £85 | £125 | 1,750 kg |
| Manchester, North England | £435 | £80 | £120 | 1,650 kg |
| Stirling, Scotland | £410 | £75 | £110 | 1,560 kg |
All examples are based on a system size of 4kWP
Source: Energy Saving Trust
What are people saying about Solar?
Cleaner, Greener Energy
We all understand the importance of becoming more environmentally friendly and reducing our overall carbon footprint. So it’s no wonder why homes and businesses across Europe have recognised the significance of Solar Panels, as a sustainable source of cleaner, greener energy.
Why? Well Solar Panels are considered to be one of the most eco-friendly ways of generating renewable energy, simply because it produces little or no chemical waste (including carbon dioxide), which has a harmful impact on the environment.
Finally, did you know that every day the sun provides us with 6,000 times the amount of energy used by humans worldwide? So by harnessing some of this free energy to power your home, will give you a sustainable source of renewable energy for many years to come.
Next: The truth about Solar Panels
This is subject to a successful application to the Feed in Tariff scheme.
Close dialog windowAnnual savings are based on a 4kWp in London as calculated by the Energy Saving Trust (figures valid between 1st July and 30th September 2015).
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Based on LG’s 12 year panel warranty. Length of panel warranty is dependent on brand of panels chosen. Manufacturer’s terms and conditions and exclusions shall apply. The customer shall be responsible for registering any warranty provided by the manufacturer. Please refer to the manufacturer for further details.
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