A guide to solar panels
Imagine powering your home with clean, free energy from the sun – reducing your reliance on the grid, cutting your bills, and even adding value to your property.
Our homes are responsible for around a quarter of CO2 emissions. With renewable energy, you can take control of your electricity use while helping to reduce carbon emissions.
Solar panels with battery storage
Solar panels with battery storage allow you to store excess energy to use when the sun isn’t shining. This could be a good option if you’d like to reduce your reliance on the grid in the evenings.
Solar panels without battery storage
Solar panels without battery storage are ideal for homeowners who use most of their electricity during the day. The power generated by the panels can be used instantly.
Selling your electricity
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme that enables you to be paid for any renewable electricity you export to the grid.
To get started, you’ll need to apply to a SEG tariff provider. Ofgem lists the energy suppliers currently offering SEG tariffs on its website.
Your SEG tariff provider doesn’t have to be the same as your energy supplier, so it’s a good idea to look around at different tariffs. They will vary in rates of payment, for example, some will have peak and off-peak rates.
“We hardly use the grid during peak hours at all now and our electricity bills have substantially reduced.”
A Hampshire homeowner
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Sections include:
☀️ Solar panels with and without a battery
☀️ How to get the most out of solar panels
☀️ Things to be aware of
☀️ Group-buying schemes
☀️ Selling electricity
☀️ Myth-busting
Could solar panels be right for you?
Let’s find out!
We’re here to help you learn what’s possible for your unique home and circumstances. Our free, impartial advice is available to residents across Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Some residents may be eligible for grant funding to cover all or part of the cost of installing solar panels. Whatever your circumstances, we’ll guide you through your options to help you apply for funding, find installers and get your questions answered.
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