The Top Reasons You Should Go Solar
At SolarTherm UK, we believe in letting the numbers speak for themselves. During the design phase, we’ll show you exactly how your custom-designed solar PV system will benefit your property — based on your energy usage, roof space, and long-term savings potential.
Before you even get to the design stage, you’re probably wondering: Why go solar in the first place? In this article, we’ll walk you through the top reasons we believe solar isn’t just a smart choice — it’s the future.
Cut Your Energy Bills – For Good
Solar gives you the power to generate your own electricity, reducing your reliance on the grid and in turn reducing your electricity bills. Most households that install solar see a dramatic decrease to their annual electricity bill, some even as high as 70% and with the rising prices of grid electricity, the savings are only set to increase over time.
Export Your Excess and Earn From Your Solar
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) was introduced in 2020, this ensures you are paid by your supplier for any electricity you export back to the grid. Octopus offers some great export tariffs for their existing customers, meaning you get value out of all the electricity your panels produce – even when not using it yourself.
Increase Your Savings and Independence with Battery Storage
When you add battery storage to your solar PV system, you can increase your savings by storing excess energy for use in the evenings or when your panels are generating less electricity like on cloudy days or in the winter months. Avoiding peak time grid electricity can save you even more money and some people choose to charge their batteries using a low off-peak tariff and export excess electricity back to the grid.
Shrink Your Carbon Footprint
Solar energy is 100% renewable and produces no harmful emissions — unlike fossil fuels. By switching to solar, you’re actively contributing to the UK’s race to Net Zero, helping to reduce greenhouse gases and lower your carbon footprint. It’s a simple but powerful way to protect the planet for future generations.
Add Value To Your Property
More UK home-buyers are prioritising energy efficiency when searching for their new property. Having solar installed increases the EPC rating of your home and also gives potential buyers cheaper electricity bills making the home more attractive. This can increase your home’s value if you are looking to sell.
Future-Proof Against Rising Costs
With the energy price cap set to rise again in September 2025, and energy prices in general remaining volatile, solar gives you long-term price security. Solar is an investment for your future, while the initial investment can be high depending on the system you have installed, return on investment can be in as little as 5 years, but the savings on your energy bills can offset the initial outlay.
Low Maintenance, Long Lifespan
Solar panels require very little upkeep. You can monitor your inverter app to ensure generation remains consistent and optimised, any consistent decrease in generation should be investigated to limit down-time. Occasional cleaning to remove any dust or debris is usually all the maintenance that is required. Solar panels have a lifespan in excess of 30 years, at SolarTherm UK we install Bovill.tech panels which come with a 99 year manufacturer warranty.
Tailored to Your Home and Lifestyle
Solar is not one size fits all, at SolarTherm UK we design a system based on your property, energy usage and your electricity needs. We can even help you plan for the future. Our quotes are checked by the independent assessor EPVS – who ensure we are giving you real figures and predictions and not overselling you the dream.
Solar isn’t just a trend, it’s a smarter, cleaner and more affordable way to power your home. To find out your solar figures, contact SolarTherm UK today for a free bespoke design and quote – no hard-sell, just honest, expert advice – the figures speak for themselves.
