Solar PV (Photovoltaic) systems are becoming ever more affordable for most households, with prices starting from £4,500 for a basic Solar PV installation. A typical UK household can be powered from a 4KW on roof system, this installation will also pay for itself within 5 years through reduced energy bills, meaning substantial savings can be made throughout the 30 year lifespan of the product. 

Solar PV systems are a great way to minimise your energy bills while reducing your CO2 emissions at the same time, before deciding to go ahead with a solar installation it’s important to consider what options are best suited to you. As Solar PV systems work primarily during the day when power requirements are low, you are likely to generate surplus power, whereby you have the option to sell this back to the grid to reduce your energy bills. However, you may decide you want to use any surplus power generated, in this scenario a combined Solar PV with Battery Storage (Hyrid) System would be most suited to your needs. This would allow you to store all the power you generated during the day and use it at night to power your home or charge your electric car.