Why Now Is The Perfect Time to Invest In Solar Power For Your Home in Sussex
April 7, 2023
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It’s never been a better time to invest in a bespoke solar installation for your home or business in Sussex. Ever-increasing energy prices, technology that continues to improve and a need to reduce our emissions make solar a perfect choice for 2025. What’s more, there’s currently a huge surplus of high-quality solar panels on the market, making them incredibly good value.
This blog post outlines why 2025 is the perfect year to make the transition to solar power for your home or business.
Why Choose Solar in Sussex in 2025?
Cheap Solar Panels (But Not For Long)
There’s currently a surplus of solar panels on the global market. So much so that if you act quickly, we can secure your panels for around £50 per unit. However, we don’t think this will last long, with prices set to increase in the summer as supply dwindles.
This means that if you’re planning on installing a solar PV system or upgrading your existing panels, there is no better time to do it. Not only are modern solar panels more efficient and reliable, but their current low cost and 30-year warranty means you’ll pay your investment back even quicker.
If you’re looking to upgrade or install a bespoke solar system to take advantage of these current low prices, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Rising Energy Prices
Energy price increases show no sign of slowing down. As fossil fuels run out and become more expensive, investing in renewables for your home will become even more of a no-brainer.
As it stands, the average 3-4 bed house in Sussex, with fairly average electricity usage, could expect to pay their investment back in around 6-8 years. However, if you install a solar battery at the same time this will be much quicker as you’ll use 100% of the energy you generate.
Not only that, solar panels also add value to your home should you choose to sell in the future.
Increased Property Value
That’s right, you don’t just have to consider the money you’re saving on your energy bills when you invest in solar, but also the value added to the property. In fact, when you factor in the cost of installation, value added to the property and money saved on bills, a solar PV system is one of the best green tech investments you can make.
According to the above data by The Independent, a solar PV system with a battery would cost around the same amount as triple-glazed windows or an air source heat pump, add more value to your home and save more money on your bills.
Reduced Emissions
Not only are fossil fuels expensive, they’re also doing untold damage to the environment. Climate change is already happening and we all need to do our bit to reduce CO2 emissions. One of the best ways we can do this is by switching to renewable energy generation via technology like solar panels, wind turbines and heat pumps.
Of these, a solar PV system is by far the most reliable and cost-effective. They still produce plenty of energy, even on those short and overcast winter days, and they can be installed on virtually any property. When paired with a battery, solar water heater or even an EV charger, you can use excess energy generated during the day at night for maximum efficiency.
By comparison, wind turbines only really work in reliably windy locations and need to be quite large to produce enough power for your needs. That doesn’t often work for most homes which is why wind energy generation is much better suited to large-scale on and offshore wind farms.
Likewise, heat pumps are very effective in the UK, even during the depths of winter, but your home needs to be designed with them in mind for maximum benefit. Properties need to be incredibly well insulated and ideally have underfloor heating to get the best results. If you install a heat pump on one of the UK’s (many) very old properties, you probably won’t see much return on your investment.
In both cases, you’ll probably need to resort to electricity from the grid or gas for your boiler.
Invest in Solar in Sussex Today
Investing in a bespoke solar PV system for your home or business in Sussex is a great way to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. As solar panels are currently so cheap, there’s no better time than now to do so. Contact us today for a free quote and we can almost certainly get your system up and running ready for summer!