Save Money and Help The Environment With Solar Electric Panels

Why choose solar panels?

If youre a home owner wanting to reduce the cost of your energy bills, solar electricity is the ideal solution. Solar electricity is a reliable, safe and environmentally friendly technology. PV solar panels use the suns energy by utilising photovoltaic cells to convert light into electricity. By getting solar panels installed on your roof you could also earn tax free money for the next 25 years with the governments feed in tariff system.

A couple of years ago the government created grants for people who invest in solar electricity. It means your energy supplier will pay you for every unit of electricity you produce. Rates vary considerably, however. With a south facing roof you could earn up to £1,500 a year and save money from cutting down the cost of your energy bills. To find out how much money you could earn with a solar panel installation contact your local supplier.

Is your roof ready for solar panels?

Although solar panels guarantee huge benefits for a wide number of home owners, not all roofs are eligible for a solar panel installation. Listed buildings and those houses in conservation areas will need planning permission before you can arrange a solar panel installation. If you have a north facing roof or your house is completely in the shade, solar electricity may not be the right source of energy for your home. Roofs that are in a poor state of repair or are physically unable to support solar panels are also often turned down for installation. However, certain specialist solar companies offer roof maintenance support and repair services to help make such buildings suitable for solar panel installation.

What do I need to do once my solar panels are installed?

Solar panels have no moving parts and require very little maintenance, allowing you to sit back and start making money with your new source of energy. Solar panels can also add value to your home; the savings that can be made with solar electricity make a home with solar panels appealing to nearly all house hunters.

How do I get solar panels installed?

Its advisable to contact a well established specialist solar panel company for a reliable and efficient solar panel installation. Its also a good idea to ensure your solar panel installers have experience of the building and electrical industry, as this should mean they are able to repair any problems you may have with your roof and offer advice on how get the most out of your solar panels. Contact your local solar panel company and start making money and reducing your carbon footprint today.