Have you been worryingly eyeing your energy bills recently? If so you’re not alone, because as gas and electricity rates stand at a record high, homeowners up and down the country are left with less disposable income.
The average annual household energy bill is nearing £1,500, doubling since 2004 and threatening to double again by 2020.
But with the arrival of the warm weather in recent weeks there is something you can do to beat the energy companies and stay on top of your bills; invest in solar panels.
If you’re instantly thinking about how expensive this may be, then have no fear. There are so many brilliant ways you can finance solar panels, from rent-a-roof schemes to the Government’s Green Deal. On many occasions there are no upfront payments and huge savings to be made. See our Solar Panel Cost Guide for detailed information on how much solar panels are likely to cost you.
Solar has become a renewable force in Britain since 2011, when the feed-in tariff scheme was launched. This is a Government-backed scheme paying you for the renewable heat your solar panels produce. There are no ifs or buts about it; there’s big money to be earned.
On top of this scheme there’s also the fantastic savings you’ll make on energy bills and with the hot summer weather, you can expect greater savings as your solar panels produce more electricity.
One thing a lot of potential buyers query is the effect solar panels have on the saleability of their home, but in fact, solar aids in helping to sell. That’s because they’re the most desirable non-essential.
Essentially, home buyers are keen to reduce their energy bills in any possible way, and solar panels are a brilliant way of doing just that.
With solar panels you can:
- Save hundreds of pounds every year on your electricity bill
- Earn over £500 every year with the feed-in tariff scheme
- Avoid the expensive National Grid energy rates
- Sell excess electricity back to the grid
- Reduce your home’s carbon emissions and create a green home.