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Reduce your Monthly Electricity Bills with Solar Panels and Battery Storage
Are you looking at installing home PV panels? Cut through the confusion with straight-to-the-point advice on costs, installation, and benefits tailored for your home.
Solar panels have become increasingly popular as a sustainable and cost-effective way to generate electricity.
By harnessing the power of the sun, homeowners and businesses can reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources, lower their electricity bills, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
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Assessing Your Home For Solar PV Panels
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Identifying Your Solar System Needs
Before embarking on the solar panel installation adventure, assessing your home’s suitability is crucial. The ideal scenario?
A south-facing roof, basking in the sun’s glory, with the best angle for solar panels of 30° to 40°—a perfect recipe for maximum solar gain. However, not all roofs are created equal, and you can also install solar panels on a flat roof.
East or west-facing orientations can still harness solar power effectively, albeit with slightly reduced energy production. Those with north-facing roofs might face challenges due to lower sunlight exposure, requiring more strategic panel placement.
In this solar quest, every patch of shade is your adversary, potentially diminishing the performance of your solar panels. Moreover, your roof must be structurally sound, ready to shoulder the weight of your new solar companions.
A thorough assessment will ensure that when your panels are finally basking in the sunlight, they are as efficient as possible, turning your home into a beacon of renewable energy.
Understanding Your Roof Type and Home’s Age
The success of your solar panel installation hinges on the expertise of your chosen installer. It’s not just about strapping panels to your roof; it’s about integrating a sophisticated energy system into the fabric of your home.
To ensure this is done correctly, select a solar panel installer accredited by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) and the Home Insulation and Energy Systems (HIES). These credentials guarantee:
- A high standard of workmanship
- Compliance with regulations
- Access to warranties and maintenance services that will keep your system at peak performance for years to come.
An accredited installer becomes a partner in your solar journey, offering expert advice and ensuring that every component of your solar package—from the panels to the inverter—works harmoniously.
This partnership is a cornerstone of your transition to renewable energy, providing peace of mind that your investment is secure and your home is a step closer to energy independence.
Assessing Your Property Type for Installation
Professional installers will evaluate your home’s typology and energy needs to tailor a system that aligns with your consumption habits, which is why choosing the best solar installers or company is key to getting the best savings and long-term benefits.
Once your plan is in place, the installation process unfolds in a series of steps, including:
- Erecting scaffolding
- Removing and disposing of old solar panels if required
- Mounting the solar panels on the roof
- Installing the inverter and other electrical components
- Connecting the panels to the electrical system
- Conducting a final, crucial testing of your new solar array
This process, often completed within a swift two days, propels your household into the future of energy.
Optimising Solar Panel Performance with Battery Storage
As the sun sets on a day of abundant energy generation, a solar battery storage unit stands ready to take the helm, ensuring that the power your solar panels produce doesn’t go to waste.
The benefits of having a system in place that can store surplus solar energy during peak hours and discharge it when needed, whether that’s during a grid outage or after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
Integrating one of our best solar battery storage systems into your solar panel system can lead to:
- Dramatic reductions in electricity bills, potentially saving homeowners up to 60% off their costs. (Actual savings will vary depending on system size, energy generation, annual usage, and electricity costs)
- Enhanced energy independence
- Ensuring that the clean energy your panels capture is utilised to its fullest extent
Solar Panels & Battery Storage
- Store your sola energy for later
- Store cheap off-peak energy
- Monitor your savings
- Protect yourself from power-cuts
- Sizes to suit you from 5kWh to 13.5kWh
- Industry leading brands including Tesla
- 10-year product warranty
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Custom designed solutions if you have full sunlight or shading on your roof
- Top of the range efficient panels
- Save on energy bills during the day
- Monitor your savings & usage
DEciding Factors
Property with Solar Panels vs Solar Panels & Battery Storage
With Solar Panel System Only
- Solar panels alone are less expensive upfront compared to systems with batteries.
- The installation process is simpler without the need for battery integration.
- Better SEG benefits you can sell excess power back to the grid, receiving credits or payments.
- Solar panels require minimal maintenance, mainly cleaning and occasional checks.
- Without battery storage, your solar system will not function during a grid power outage.
- You rely on the grid for power at night or during cloudy weather.
With Solar PV & Battery Storage System
- Long-term savings on electricity bills
- Environmental stewardship and reducing your carbon footprint
- Increasing the value of your property
- Access to government incentives and rebates
- Energy independence and protection against rising energy costs
- SEG benefits but as high as just with panels
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Save Money, and the Planet While You’re at It
Simple, clean energy: Cut your carbon footprint by powering your home with renewable solar energy
Cheaper electricity bills: Reduce your electricity costs by as much as 90%
Day and night: Add a battery storage to your solar panel system and use solar electricity even at night
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How Long Do Solar Panels Last in the UK?
In the UK, solar panels typically come with a warranty of 25 to 30 years, promising at least 80% of their initial power output. Given the UK’s climate, which includes both sunny and cloudy days, solar panels can still perform well and last up to 40 years or more with proper installation and maintenance.
Are Solar Panels a Good Investment for UK Homes?
The investment in solar panels for a UK home depends on several factors including your location within the UK, the orientation and angle of your roof, and the current energy price. The UK’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) also allows you to earn money by exporting excess electricity back to the grid. However, the return on investment can vary based on local sunlight hours, energy costs, and whether you’re adding battery storage.
Can I Install Solar Panels on My Home if I Live in a Flat or Have Limited Roof Space?
Absolutely, even if you live in a flat or have limited roof space, there are solutions for solar power. In these situations we consider:
High Efficiency Panels: Opting for panels with higher efficiency means you can produce more power with less space. These panels might cost more but are worth it for space-constrained setups.
Strategic Installation: Panels can sometimes be installed on alternative areas like garages, sheds, or even ground-mounted systems if there’s available garden space.
Battery Storage FAQs
What are the Benefits of Having Battery Storage with Solar Panels?
Battery storage allows you to store excess electricity generated by your solar panels during the day for use when the sun isn’t shining, like at night or during cloudy weather. This increases self-consumption of solar power, reduces reliance on the grid, can lower your electricity bills, and provides a backup power source during outages. Additionally, you can benefit from time-of-use tariffs by storing energy when rates are low and using it when rates are high
Can I Install Battery Storage Without Solar Panels?
Yes, you can have battery storage without solar panels. This setup is useful for those on time-of-use tariffs where you can charge the battery with cheaper off-peak electricity from the grid and use it during peak hours to save on electricity costs. However, the economic case might not be as strong without the synergy of solar generation, as you’re essentially storing grid electricity rather than free solar energy. Costs are higher for standalone systems since you’re not sharing the inverter and installation expenses with a solar system
How Long Do Home Battery Storage Systems Last?
Most domestic battery storage systems come with warranties ranging from 5 to 10 years, with a typical usable life expectancy of around 10 to 15 years. The longevity depends on factors like the number of charge/discharge cycles, the quality of the battery, and how it’s used. Lithium-ion batteries, which are common in home storage, degrade over time with use, but advancements in technology are gradually improving their lifespan. It’s important to consider the replacement cost as part of your long-term investment plan
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Recently had solar panels fitted by Green Central and I can’t speak highly enough of the team. The whole experience has been trouble free and would recommend them to anyone thinking about having solar panels installed – 10/10!
Rob Schofield
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Our installation is now complete! 8 solar panels fitted and the journey from initial consultation through to the end product has been seamless. Hats off Green central, Credit where it’s due. Will definitely spread the word!
Sam
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Recently had six solar panels fitted on my house by Green Central and I couldn’t have asked for a better service. I have to highlight the exceptional communications through out, the over all smooth running process and completely stress free experience, all down to Green Central.
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