Installing solar panels can help reduce your electricity bills, lower your carbon footprint and make your home or business less reliant on energy from the grid.
Solar panels (also known as photovoltaic or PV panels) generate electricity from daylight, helping to reduce your electricity bills and lower your home's carbon emissions.
Whether solar panels are right for you depends on factors such as the direction and condition of your roof, how much electricity your household uses during the day, whether your property is shaded, and whether you live in a listed building or conservation area.
While they are a significant investment, a range of organisations offer independent advice, funding and support to help you understand whether solar panels are right for you and what financial assistance may be available.
This section signposts trusted sources of impartial advice, funding opportunities and comparison tools to help you make an informed decision before choosing a solar panel installer.
Before installing we would also always recommend you check our free planning enquiry tool to see if you need planning permission to install solar panels or another renewable energy system - whether you need planning permission depends on factors such as the type of property, the size and location of the installation, and whether your home is listed, has restricted permitted development rights or is affected by an Article 4 Direction.
