The lack of sunshine this summer may be making you question whether solar panels are worth having. A webinar run by ‘Building Sense’ the project run by Herefordshire Green Network discussed this question. Watch the webinar recording, discussing the pros and cons of investing in solar panels here
Future Ready Homes is a project covering Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford and Wrekin giving householders access to all the help and advice they need to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Read their article on Solar panels below:
Of course we love solar panels but with a domestic roof top system costing an average of £7,000, there are a few things you need to understand to work out if the sums add up. Find out what with MoneySavingExpert https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/free-solar-panels/
What about if you’re planning on moving house soon? Have a north facing roof or one that needs replacing, or don’t have £7,000 to spend? There are other ways to invest in solar.
Ripple enables you to buy part of a renewable energy project, guaranteeing your supply of the greenest electricity. Find out more https://rippleenergy.com
Big Solar Co-op are solarising commercial and community buildings all over the UK. It’s a not-for-profit, carbon-first and volunteer-led organisation based in Shrewsbury. You can buy community shares in their projects in return for a target annual interest rate of 5% (or 2% above Bank of England base rate at times when that’s higher). Find out more https://bigsolar.coop/invest/
Ground mounted solar is another option to consider. It will cost you more money up front than a roof mounted system but is likely to be more productive and efficient per panel – saving you money in the long run. They are set at the perfect angle to optimise energy production, and if you opt for a tracker, they’ll reposition with the sun throughout the day. Find out more https://www.renewableenergyhub.co.uk/main/solar-panels/ground-mounted-solar-panels
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