Solar Blog

Domestic solar panel technology is advancing all the time; more so than any other home renewable energy solution. Strengthening the industry further, a recent development has seen mass production commence on significantly smaller panels than has been available previously.

The news is one that many young environmentally conscious homeowners have been waiting for. Opening up the possibility for solar energy to power more homes than ever before, those living in bungalows, cottages and new builds could start to benefit.

On full sized solar panel installations, savings of up to £1000 pa can be seen through reduced energy bills and contributions received through the Government’s Feed in Tariff (FiT). These smaller systems could save households somewhere in the region of £600 in much the same way.

The size of income generated by the installation of solar panels will naturally vary from home to home, dependent on a number of factors such as personal use and surplus generated. On average though, it is expected that the installation should have paid for itself in a decade.

The cost of installation is high, but for many the thought of very cheap or even free electricity bills for themselves plus an on-going income means it is worth it. For those considering solar panel suppliers, choose one that does not use high-pressure selling tactics.

Developments in PV do not stop here though. With new technologies allowing energy to be produced on lightly overcast days too, the viability of such systems is beginning to extend to more and more parts of the British Isles.