Did you know that 2013 has been a record breaking year for the UK\u2019s solar industry? In fact, Britain has pulled itself into the top six countries in the world for solar power production over the last 12 months. <\/p>\n
And with installation prices for solar panels at their lowest ever, now is the perfect time to invest in your own renewable system. Even though the winter months are looming, installing before January 1 will guarantee better incentives for you over two decades. <\/p>\n
Solar panels are rarely far from the media spotlight and this year has been no different. Even IKEA are now offering flat pack systems for your home, and with energy prices on the rise, more homeowners than ever before are expected to turn to renewable sources. <\/p>\n
Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer at the Energy Saving Trust said: \u201cIn the past few years the prices of solar panels have dropped, so it\u2019s a really good price now. It\u2019s the right time to go for the consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n
But why should you consider solar panels for your home?<\/strong><\/p>\n Solar panels are fitted to your roof and generate electricity by capturing natural daylight throughout the year. This is why they work so efficiently, because despite common misconception, they don\u2019t need direct sunlight. <\/p>\n There is no maintenance involved either and solar panels are seen as a fit and forget technology. Essentially, so long as the panels aren\u2019t in shade they\u2019ll work optimally for 25 years and even more. <\/p>\n But what if I move before 25 years? This is highly likely but you shouldn\u2019t worry about it. In fact, research shows that solar panels are the most desirable non-essential for potential home buyers. This is because of the excellent financial incentives they reward you with. <\/p>\n So what are these incentives?<\/strong><\/p>\n Solar panels use natural daylight to generate electricity so you\u2019ll be using less National Grid energy. As such, you won\u2019t be spending as much on your bills and as prices increase over the years, you\u2019ll make an even greater saving.<\/p>\n\n