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• The size of your home.

• The size of your solar panels.

• Whether your house is a new build or an existing home.

• If you need any additional equipment, like a solar battery.

Depending on these factors, solar panels range from £2,500 to £13,000. For example, for a three-bedroom semi-detached home in York, the panels would cost around £5000-£6000.

(Based on July 2024 costs).

Solar panels create emissions when they're made, which are quickly cancelled out once you start using them. Solar power generates lower emissions overall than coal or natural gas, for example. The emissions are around 20 times lower than coal and 12 times lower than natural gas. Once set up, solar panels play an important role in lowering your carbon footprint.

Solar panels sit on your roof and absorb the sunlight, turning it into electricity for your home. The panels have cells made of a material called silicon, which absorbs the sunlight. When sunlight hits these cells, it creates an electric current. This electricity can then power your lights, appliances, and much more. If your panels produce more electricity than you use, it can sell it back to the grid and earn money.

The running costs of solar panels will depend on how much energy you use and the energy system you are replacing. Here’s how much money you could save with solar panels:

(Data based on the national average household energy consumption, February 2024).

Our advisors can make sure your solar panels run efficiently by conducting a free home assessment. This includes checking the condition of your roof, how much sunlight would hit your panels, and your current electrical setup. By fixing any issues, you can improve the performance of the solar panels and save more money.