Solar energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources in the UK. By converting sunlight into usable energy, solar technology helps homeowners and businesses reduce their reliance on expensive National Grid electricity and cut rising energy bills.
While the UK is not known for its year-round sunshine, modern solar panels are designed to efficiently convert daylight into electricity year round, so even on cloudy days, your solar panels can effectively generate electricity to reduce your imported energy.
At SolarTherm UK, we specialise in designing and installing solar PV systems tailored to your property, helping homeowners and businesses across Essex, Kent and the wider South East, generate free electricity and take back control of their power.
The UK’s Solar Energy Challenges
Large-scale solar farms are becoming more common in Britain, however, they are often met with mixed opinions and surrounded in controversy. Concerns over loss of agricultural land, environmental concerns and limitations mean solar farms are often opposed by local communities. As understanding and technology developments improve, these concerns are easier to overcome, with agrivoltaics making solar farms more sustainable and allowing land to still be used for agriculture as well as generating electricity.
That said, installing solar panels at home or on your business premises provides a direct and cost-effective way to benefit from renewable energy without the controversies of large solar farms. By generating your own free electricity, you gain energy independence and protection from ever-increasing energy prices.
Importing Solar Power into the UK
In addition to developing domestic solar energy, the UK has been exploring options to import solar energy from regions with higher sunshine levels. Projects like TuNur aim to deliver renewable energy from North Africa to Europe via undersea cables.
Supporters claim this could provide more UK homes with cheaper, cleaner power and accelerate transition away from fossil fuels. Critics highlight concerns about energy security, political instability and imported electricity being used as a bargaining chip.
While these projects remain an option for the future, the most reliable and secure way for UK homeowners to benefit from solar energy is to invest in solar PV locally. Even with projects to increase cheaper renewable energy into the UK via imports, you will still be relying on energy suppliers and expensive National Grid electricity, rather than producing your own free electricity.
The Benefits of Solar Panels in Essex, Kent and the Wider South East
- Lower energy bills – generate your own free electricity, drastically reducing your energy bills by up to 70%.
- Government incentives – benefit from schemes such as the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) where you get paid to export surplus energy back to the grid. You can maximise your payments by signing up to time of day tariffs that optimise your payments according to demand, such as Octopus Flux.
- Increased property value – homes with solar panels are often more attractive to buyers, selling for up to 14% higher than similar properties without solar.
- Reduce your carbon footprint – play your part in creating a greener, more sustainable future, helping the UK hit their Net Zero goals.
At SolarTherm UK we help homeowners and businesses across Essex, Kent and the wider South East unlock these benefits and more with high-quality bespoke solar solutions.
Start Your Solar Journey Today
While importing solar energy may play a role in the UK’s long-term future to reduce fossil fuel reliance and create a more sustainable future, you don’t need to wait to take advantage of the benefits of free electricity with a solar PV system. By installing solar panels today, you can start saving money, reduce your carbon footprint and increase your energy independence.
Call SolarTherm UK today for a free no obligation quote and design, tailored to your property, usage and future energy needs. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice.
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