There’s a smarter way to reduce your energy bills and it starts with your roof.
Believe it or not, days filled with sunshine are set to return. But what if the summer sun could actually save you money later on in the year?
Spoiler: it can - and it starts with solar panels. But not the kind of set up you may be picturing, today's solar storage systems are cheaper, smarter and tailored to everyday homes.
You don't need to live in Spain to make solar work
Think the UK is too cloudy for solar? Think again.
The UK summer sun is just as efficient, with longer daylight hours and higher sun intensity allowing your home to generate plenty of clean electricity – enough to lower your energy bills significantly.
So, how does it actually work?
Here's the simple version:
Daylight hits your solar panels → panels create electricity → you power your home, charge your EV, and reduce your reliance on the grid.
Want the extended version? Find out exactly how solar panels work.
There's a lot of misinformation surrounding solar panel installation and the benefits they provide.
Check out this solar panel myth-busting guide to see if you're up to speed with what solar can (and can't) do.
Why is solar worth it?
- It can increase the value of your home.
- It's good for the environment.
- The payback period for solar panels is getting shorter year-on-year with the increase in energy prices.
- You can lower your electricity bills by up to 90%.
- It's only getting more popular.
Why Egg solar panels stand out
Egg's been powering homes with clean energy for 10+ years. Here’s what makes their service different:
1. You can spread the cost from just £51/month
- Egg lets you spread the cost of a full solar and battery storage system over 5, 10, or even 15 years.
- Finance options start from £51 a month for a solar installation of £4,500*.
*Finance is subject to eligibility, affordability, and terms and conditions. Click here for more information.
2. Take charge of your energy
- Want to monitor and manage your solar energy? Egg has an app for that.
- Have an electric car and an EV charger installed? Even better. You can charge your car with the power from your solar panels.
- Producing more energy than you need? You can sell excess energy back to the grid.
3. It's no fuss
- Scaffolding and installation takes only four days on average.
- Include a battery so you can store unused energy for those cloudy days, long nights, and those emergency situations when the power goes out!
4. Built on trust
- Egg is MSC-certified and approved by several trusted organisations such as NICEIC, CHAS, TrustMark, and more.
- They are also registered with Tenders4U and are a SkyBlue listed partner.
Is your home solar ready?
Even if you've got some shade or a smaller roof you're home is likely suitable for solar!
Want to double check? Egg has a very easy-to-follow FAQ to see whether you're home is suitable.
They even offer solar solutions for sunny homes or shaded homes, optimising panels for either.
Curious? Egg’s free solar check tool will tell you in seconds if your home could qualify.
Ready to Let the Sun Pay Your Bills?
Don’t wait for energy prices to climb again. Get your free solar quote from Egg and find out how much your roof could save you.
👉 Click here to get started with Egg
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