Energy prices are subject to fluctuations and are predicted to rise over time. By generating your own solar electricity, you insulate yourself from these price increases, providing stability and predictability in your energy costs for years to come.
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which can power other electrical loads. When the solar panels absorb the energy produced by sunlight, they enter the electrical field generated by the solar cells. The free electrons pull into a current and are then ready to be used to power your home: this is called the Photovoltaic Effect!
The more solar panels you have installed, the more energy they’ll be able to generate for your home. The number of solar panels you’ll need will depend on your energy usage, the number of people in your home and the size of your property.
The cost of a solar panel system will vary depending on several factors, such as how many panels are needed, so it’s tough to give an exact price but on the whole, solar panels are around 70% cheaper than they were in 2010. With an average range between £9,000 to £13,000
As well as helping to combat climate change, renewable products like solar panels also help to reduce air pollution, which is one of the biggest challenges we’re facing globally.