Sunday, October 19, 2014

Solar panel buying options:How much do Solar Panels cost?

How much do Solar Panels cost?
Solar Panel Costs: What You Need To Know

Of course, one of the main things people want to know is the cost of their new solar panel system. The average installation will set you back between £3,000 and £8,000 depending on the size of your roof, the efficiency of your system and the core components used. You need to add into this that your solar panels system is actually an investment which can save you money on energy bills and make you extra cash from the government’s Feed in Tariff.
The Cost of Solar Panels Has Come Down.

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Like most new technologies, the more development and investment there is, the more the price starts to come down. A 4kWh system that would have cost you around £10-12,000 a few years ago will more likely set you back just £7,000 today. How much the price is set to decrease in the future will depend on a number of factors, of course, including:

    The supply and demand of solar panels.
    Improved installation processes.
    Greater innovations and more cost effective manufacturing processes.

As with most building and construction work, having a shop round is the best advice for the getting the right price and, more importantly, the right solar panel system for your home or business.
Solar Panel Cost Case Studies

There are a lot of factors that go into calculating the cost and savings, including the size of the roof, the particular photovoltaic cells used and the number of panels needed to create a credible return on investment that provides an income from the Feed in Tariff (FiT) and reduces the fuel bill.

The following case study is for an average sized semi-detached house:

    House type: Semi-detached
    Solar panels: 2.45 kW
    Number of panels: 10
    Cost, including installation: £6,450
    Estimated annual output: 2060 kWh
    Estimated annual FiT each year: £892
    Estimated savings on fuel bills: £124

For bigger houses, the price of installation is obviously greater but the cost savings are also better. Here is an estimate for a large size detached house in Teeside that used the most efficient solar cells:

    House type: Detached
    Solar panels: 4 kW
    Number of panels: 16
    Cost, including installation: £8900
    Estimated annual FiT: £2,100
    Estimated annual output: 5,680 kWh
    Estimated saving on fuel bills: £180

Obviously, a lot depends on usage when it comes to savings. A large family are likely to devour more energy than a house with just a single occupant.

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