*VAT scrapped on solar panels
Examples and case studies are below. Why do some solar panel installs cost more than others?
* 07/03/2022 update: Prices of quality inverters, solar panels and roof mounting components have risen by 20%+ so far in 2022 as demand exceeds supply.
| Size of property | Electricity usage per year | No. of solar panels | Average cost of solar & battery storage | Average cost of electricity without solar over 25 years | Average cost of electricity with solar over 25 years | Savings with solar panels & battery storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 bedroom terraced house | 3500 | 10 | £5500 | £25,521 | £7656 | £17,865 |
| 2/3 bedroom semi detached | 3800 | 12 | £6250 | £27,709 | £8312 | £19,397 |
| 2/3 bedroom detached house | 4100 | 14 | £7500 | £29,896 | £8968 | £20,928 |
| 4/5 bedroom detached house | 5000 | 16 | £8500 | £36,459 | £10,937 | £25,521 |
| Heavy usage | 6600 | 22 | £9200 | £48,126 | £14,437 | £33,688 |
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Solar installation costs and savings can vary greatly between different projects. Examples below.
We aim to be the best value for money by using software to design the most productive system for your property, choosing the most productive combination of components for your roof to maximise ROI.
We take into account the space available, your electricity usage, the use of optimisers to limit the effect of shade and calculating whether adding a solar battery would be worth the added cost.
Large south-facing array. Huge yearly savings. Produces 163% of their annual electricity usage
Huge yearly savings. 13.7% return. Produces enough electricity to provide half their annual usage. Equivalent to charging a car for 22,964 miles.
Huawei battery ready hybrid inverter - add a battery at a later date. Produces more electricity than they currently use.
Mid-sized south-facing array. Huge yearly savings. Produces 94%% of their annual electricity usage
Mid-sized south-facing array. Great return. Produces 94% of their annual electricity usage
Takes full advantage of an East/West facing roof. £1099 yearly savings. Produces 123% of their annual electricity usage
By owning their energy supply this customer took control of their bills.
Savings will exceed £1500 per year from April 2022 onwards.
(Electricity prices rose 23% in 2021 and are expected to rise by 40-60% in 2022)
Produces all of their energy needs from March until mid-October.
Increased self-sufficiency.
Reduced bills by 89%
Approximately £5500 + 5% VAT. For average usage, you can expect savings of £5-600+ per year.
To find out how much solar would cost to install on your home specifically and to estimate your savings, you would need to request a free solar design.
Approximately £6250 + 5% VAT. For average usage, you can expect savings of £600-750+ per year.
To find out how much solar would cost to install on your home specifically and to estimate your savings, you would need to request a free solar design.
Approximately £7500 + 5% VAT. For average electricity usage, you can expect savings of £750+ per year.
To find out how much solar would cost to install on your home specifically and to estimate your savings, you would need to request a free solar design.
£8500+ plus 5% VAT. Depending on your usage. You could expect savings of £900+ per year.
To find out how much solar would cost to install on your home specifically and to estimate your savings, you would need to request a free solar design.
There are a number of factors that make up the cost of a solar installation.
From the more obvious - the number and quality of the solar panels, the type and quality of the inverter. To the less obvious - how complex/how much scaffolding would be needed? Do the roof tiles need added protection from potential damage? Is there a free space in the consumer unit? Will a new small dedicated circuit board have to be installed? How far/complex is the cable route from the panels to the inverter to the consumer unit and meter?
Whether a battery is added/how many batteries. Our free design will give you options with/without a solar battery so you can see the difference it would make and decide if a solar battery is worth it.
To the type of roof covering - slate roofs tend to be £400 more expensive than concrete tiles for example.
Yes.
You will pay for electricity anyway, why not generate the energy yourself instead?
You'll be making a financial return, tax-free, which will exceed all comparable alternatives such as an annuity or fixed-term savings account. It will increase the value of your home - now proven. You'll protect against further energy price increases.
And if that's not enough, you'll also offset a significant amount of your carbon emissions - playing a small part in tackling the climate crisis.
