If you’ve made an investment in solar panels then you’ll want them to be working optimally all year round. After all, the more efficient they are, the more money you’ll save and earn with this renewable power.
To get the most out of solar there are a few things you can do. First of all, solar energy is available during the day when the sun’s out. This means you should be looking to run your electric appliance during the day, rather than in the evening.
It’s important to be proactive with this, so set timers for your washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher. Essentially, the more electricity you use during the day, the more money you’ll save.
Unfortunately solar panels will become less efficient as time goes on, but fortunately degradation is only around 1% every year. The biggest jump you’ll see is in the first few years, but you’ll still save and earn hundreds of pounds on a yearly basis.
One way to ensure the efficiency of your solar panels is to keep them clean. The angle they’re installed at should help rainwater to naturally clean them, but once a year it would be worth giving them a wipe over to remove any dirt and debris build-up.
You’ll also want to make sure your solar panels aren’t cast in shadow at any point during the day. This would limit their effectiveness and see you with lesser earnings. Of course, if this is the case you probably wouldn’t have installed them anyway, but keep an eye on trees that might overhang in the future.
Solar panels are designed to save you a small fortune on your bills and with the right maintenance you can be sure they’ll serve you well for years. Fortunately, solar panels don’t require a great deal of upkeep and you can enjoy your savings for over two decades.
Facts & Figures You’ll Love To Share
- [tweetable alt=””]With solar PV you’ll generate free electricity whilst earning a lucrative earning with the Government’s feed-in tariff.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]Solar thermal panels help to heat hot water and benefit from the Renewable Heat Incentive payment for seven years.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]Solar panels will last for 25 years and more, providing decades of savings and earnings and helping to avoid the National Grid rates.[/tweetable]
- [tweetable alt=””]Energy prices have doubled since 2004 and solar panels offer an escape from the clutches of the UK’s large energy suppliers.[/tweetable]