{"id":1341,"date":"2013-05-29T08:55:41","date_gmt":"2013-05-29T08:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2013-05-29T08:55:41","modified_gmt":"2013-05-29T08:55:41","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-from-your-solar-panels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/eco-homes\/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-solar-panels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most from your solar panels"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want cheaper energy bills and an opportunity to earn a Government-backed income, then solar panels are probably something you\u2019ve given good thought to.<\/p>\n

But once installed, how can you get the most out of your new system? Make sure you read through the following section and take onboard expert tips to benefit from the fantastic opportunities solar panels<\/a> offer.<\/p>\n

One of the best ways to get the most from your solar panels is by using more of the electricity you generate at home, rather than exporting it to the grid. This makes financial sense as grid electricity costs around 15.32p\/kWh, compared to selling power for 4.5p\/kWh with the export tariff.<\/p>\n

You have to be careful in how you make the most of your electricity usage though, because the last thing you want is to increase your bills.
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\nThis means your first step to successfully utilising solar is to reduce electricity demand. Essentially this is done by improving energy efficiency and the Energy Saving Trust suggest three ways to do this:<\/p>\n