Tag: solar
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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…
