Sharing our thoughts about solar energy and a sustainable future

Solar panels cost around £7,000 on average, but this can go up to £11,000 or thereabouts depending on your needs. That’s a lot of money to spend in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis in which people are having to be more conscious of where their money is going. Solar panels, though, can be great tools in shrinking your monthly energy bill by up to 70%, so if you can’t quite afford the upfront cost, you might be wondering if there’s any help available. 

The southeast county of Berkshire is increasing its solar panel installations year after year, with an impressive 17,063 households now generating clean, solar-powered electricity (MCS Dashboard, 2024). That means thousands of Berkshire residents are benefiting from lower energy bills, smaller carbon emissions, and less reliance on the grid for their energy. 

The county of Surrey has been increasing the number of solar panels, with around 25,631 installations across all of Surrey’s districts (MCS Dashboard, 2024). This means that 5.33% of households in Surrey are using the sun's power to generate clean electricity.

Solar panels are changing the energy landscape of London, with over 54,000 London homes now using solar panels to generate clean electricity (MCS Dashboard, 2024), and reduce their energy bills.

Solar panels in Somerset are definitely worth it, as they are throughout all of the UK. With a solar panel system, you’ll cut your energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and benefit from less reliance on the grid.

Thinking of switching to solar power? Right now is the best time to adopt solar panels — since 2010, the cost for solar panels has dropped by 82% (data from the International Renewable Agency).

Not sure how many solar panels your home needs? This article will break down the amount of panels you need, the costs of solar panels and the benefits solar panels can offer.