Category: Solar
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Solar Panel Costs in the UK
The average cost of solar panels in the UK in 2025 is £7,167*. That equates to £100-£200 a month on finance. Panels cost less than half what they did 10 years ago. It explains why people are rushing to get solar: 2024 was a record year for installs with nearly 200,000 homes getting solar panels….
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Solar Panel Grants in the UK
Solar panels are now so cost-effective that most grants have been removed by the UK government. However, there are still some benefits available. In the old days there were generous Feed-in tariff schemes. People could make a lot of money from selling their energy back to the grid. On the flip side, panels were much…
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How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?
When calculating how many solar panels you need, the general rule of thumb is: These are the averages you’ll see on roofs around the UK. But it’s not a cast-iron rule. See our detailed explainers below: As with any construction job, the specifics will vary depending on the particular property. But how many solar panels…
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Can You Take Solar Panels When You Move House in The UK?
Yes, you are allowed to take solar panels with you when moving house. But it’s not worth it. That is: it’s not worth it in the vast majority of cases. I’ve run through some of the calculations below. But first, let me explain why. Why should you not take solar panels when moving house? It…
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Why a Solar Battery Might Not Be Worth it in the UK
Solar panels aren’t perfect. They have a big, ugly flaw. Namely: they only work when the sun is shining. This is hardly their fault. After all, they do have ‘solar’ in the name. But it does present an obstacle to people who would really like to generate all their household electricity themselves, but who find…
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Where to Get Solar Panels on Finance in the UK
If you’re looking to get solar panels, one thing won’t have escaped you. They are expensive. Roughly £8,000 on average (see the details on my post here). The thing is, they save you money too. So you could either wait and save up, paying those greedy energy companies as you do. Or… Can you get…
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Black or Blue Solar Panels: What’s the Difference?
Black solar panels are the modern, more efficient technology. Blue panels are less advanced, and less efficient at turning sunlight into electricity. It’s like when Astroturf changed from sand into those tiny bits of rubber. Nowadays, installers generally offer black panels. You’ll only really get blue panels if you buy a house with them already…
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Solar Panel Costs in the UK by Installation Size
The average cost of a solar panel installation in the UK is £7,819, as of September 2024. This is according to the MCS data dashboard. Costs have been dropping since a high point of £10,428 in April 2023. However, the cost per install varies dramatically. Getting solar panels is really a bespoke construction job, and…
